Tag: Top stories of the week

1 - Fr Paddy: Our model of church, as we know it, is dying rapidly The Irish Bishop’s conference has initiated a year of prayer...

1 - ‘Be warned – we are coming’ – Top Garda issues warning to those engaging in illegal activity at popular Laois tourist spot A...

1 - Sadness as young Laois man dies tragically in New Zealand A young Laois man has lost his life tragically in a freak accident...

1 - Sadness and shock at death of former IFA president Padraig Walshe The death has occurred of Padraig Walshe, the Laois man who was...

1 - Laois footballer trying to make it in American Football has become internet sensation Killeshin and former Laois U-20 footballer, Ross Bolger, is trying...

1 - Laois GAA unveil new sponsor and naming rights for O’Moore Park Laois GAA have announced that they have a brand new sponsor and...

1 - Friends and family rally around Laois man in Maynooth as family go through unimaginable grief A fundraising night was held in Maynooth last...

1 - Fundraiser launched for daughters of Laois father following aggressive Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis A GoFundMe has been launched for Jonathan McCowen, a Portarlington...

1 - 120-acre residential farm in Laois sold by online auction for €1.34 million A 120-acre residential farm in Laois netted a cool €1.34 million...

1 - Laois Gardai appeal for information following St Patrick’s weekend assault Gardai in Laois are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault...

1 - Three Laois Gardaí among new recruits as 70 further members sworn in Three young Laois men were among the 70 new recruits sworn...

1 - Teenager arrested after man slashed in the face following early evening attack in Portlaoise town centre A teenager was arrested following a frightening...

1 - 21 fresh faces on football panel as new-look Laois gear up for 2022 season New Laois manager Billy Sheehan has added 21 players...

1 - Gardai appeal for information following series of burglaries in Laois Gardai are appealing for information following a series of burglaries which took place...

1 - Man arrested and charged following robbery in Laois town A man has been arrested and subsequently charged with burglary following an incident in...

1 - Laois mam crowned Woman’s Way and Beko Mum of the Year for 2021 A Laois mammy has been crowned the Woman’s Way and...

1 - Young Laois woman to feature on new RTE singing game show A talented young Laois woman will feature on RTE this Saturday as...

1 - Laois secondary school introduces new subject for Leaving Cert The introduction of a brand new subject at a Laois secondary school has been...

1 - WATCH: Four young Laois travellers behind documentary making waves in London Four young Laois travellers are behind a documentary which is making a...

1 - In Pictures: ‘Ceremony in extraordinary times’ as hundreds of children confirmed in O’Moore Park O’Moore Park has seen a lot over the years...

1 - Sale confirmed of old Parochial House and prime site in Portlaoise The sale of the old Parochial House and adjoining grounds in Portlaoise...

1 - Shaws to close its first Laois store – but flagship Portlaoise outlet to remain open Shaws are to close to their Mountmellick store,...

1 - Laois Abroad: Meet the brothers who traded The Heath for Bulgaria to follow their dreams The fifth instalment of our Laois Abroad series...

1 - Tragic news as Gardai end search for missing Laois man There was a tragic end to a search for a missing Laois man...

1 - Laois owners of Copper Face Jacks receive €21.69 million dividend – and announce plans to step back The Laois owners of Ireland’s most...

1 - Laois Abroad: The Abbeyleix girl who headed Down Under and changed her life Abbeyleix native Zoe Killeen packed up her life shortly after...

1 - 15 Laois families that we think could win Ireland’s Fittest Families We love Ireland's Fittest Family and we love to get invested in...

1 - Laois Gardai make four arrests following chase after ‘suspicious activity’ Gardai in Laois made four arrests last Friday after pursuing a stolen car. Gardai...

1 - Gardai charge man following multiple car thefts in Laois town Gardai charged a man following a number of thefts from cars in Mountmellick. Gardai...

1 - Colm Parkinson issues apology to Eddie Brennan and Laois GAA over off the record interview Joe.ie GAA Hour host Colm Parkinson has issued...