1 – In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images as the sun shines brightly on Electric Picnic
And as upwards of 70,000 people descended on the Little Town of Stradbally for the weekend, the sun shone brightly on the latest Electric Picnic festival.
Its popularity shows no sign of waning and the glorious weekend sunshine just added to the occasion.
2 – ‘Another Love’ – Tom Odell dedicates hit song at Electric Picnic to young Laois man who tragically died in Greece
Electric Picnic is a rollercoaster of a emotions at the best of times – and thousands who were gathered at the Main Stage on Saturday witnessed a touching moment last weekend.
British singer Tom Odell, who entertained a huge crowd from 7.30pm, dedicated his hit song ‘Another Love’ in memory of the late Rory Deegan.
3 – 2024 Electric Picnic switch is temporary as festival director chats farming and Stradbally being their ‘forever’ home
The earlier Electric Picnic date for 2024 is a temporary one with it set to revert to its traditional slot in 2025, according to festival director Melvin Benn, who was speaking to media this afternoon.
And he said that Electric Picnic is committed to Stradbally “forever” despite conceding that a different location for 2024 was considered if the earlier date didn’t work.
4 – Fr Paddy – September, a time to harvest
Imagine that you had to employ a gardener. You ask around among your friends and neighbours, and eventually you hear of two gardeners who are available.
From people who have employed them, you are able to draw up the following profiles of the two.
5 – Two Laois students set to receive All-Ireland JP McManus Scholarships for academic excellence
Two students from Laois have been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.
The 2022 leaving certificate students; Aidan Goodson and Cormac Kirby-Ó’Colmáin will be honoured at the All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony 2023 on September 16 in University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.
6 – Explained: Nine questions and answers as 750 Ukrainian refugees to arrive in Stradbally this week
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has released a statement outlining the details for the housing of Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally from this week.
According to the Department, the need to use the site of Electric Picnic has also come from the fact that students are returning to colleges across the country.
7 – Vicarstown artist draws on family farm for inspiration
A Laois artist has captured her experience of living and growing up on a sheep farm in the county.
Emily Miller from Vicarstown, currently has an exhibition of her work ‘My Eyes Were Formed There’ at the Kevin Kavanagh Gallery in Chancery Lane, Dublin 8.
8 – Popular Laois gift shop announces closure following nine years in business
A popular Laois gift shop has announced that it will close its doors for this final time this Saturday – September 9.
Breda’s Gift Shop in Mountmellick, which also has a store in Kilkenny, has traded for the last nine years.
9 – The Ranch Cabin – unique accommodation with beautiful Slieve Bloom mountain views
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, this week caught up with Iveta Melgaile and Patrick Bowe, owners of The Ranch Cabin, located near Errill.
10 – Planning permission sought for new residential development in Portlaoise
Bircrest Limited have applied to Laois County Council for planning permission at a site in Summerhill, Portlaoise.
The site is generally bound to the north by the Portlaoise Southern Circular Road, to the east by Holy Family School Road, and to the west and south by undeveloped agricultural lands.
