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 for vocations to the diocesan priesthood.
Fr Paddy reflects on what he calls a crisis of vocations.
2 – In Pictures: Serious style as St Joseph’s celebrate 50th anniversary of first championship win
A fantastic selection of pictures from Ballintubbert House, where St Joseph’s celebrated the 50th anniversary of the club’s first senior championship.
Family, friends, and the surviving members of the squad gathered for what was a very special occasion.
3 – Millers Home and Garden reappointed exclusive Husqvarna dealer for Portlaoise
Millers Home and Garden on the Dublin Road has been reappointed as the exclusive dealer for Husqvarna in Portlaoise.
Patrick Miller said the announcement is the culmination of five years work since re-establishing the Millers brand at the location.
4 – Laois County Council sells greenfield site worth €170,000 to garage company
Oliver Stanley Motors Ltd, currently a Texaco filling station on the Cork Road in Durrow, recently acquired greenfield site from Laois County Council.
The land in question is zoned for development and located on The Swan Road behind the village’s fire station, off the Abbeyleix road.
5 – Laois man spotted on a Dublin Bus as he has become the new face of the Leap Card
Portlaoise comedian, Jimmy Kavanagh – actor and writer comedy troop, Club Valentine – has become the new face of the TFI Leap Card.
It is the latest in a long line of achievements for both Jimmy and the Kavanagh family.
6 – The fascinating story of Michael Scully, renowned photographer who has been practising his craft in Laois for more than half a century
For more than half a century, photographer Michael Scully has been capturing special moments in Laois.
This week he sat down with LaoisToday’s Love Laois podcast and explained how photography was a hobby of his from an early age.
7 – Portarlington woman is Laois ambassador for Marie Keating foundation
Portarlington-based mother of two, Natasha Whelehan, is the Laois ambassador for the ‘100k in 30 Days’ happening in June.
The event will raise funds for the Marie Keating Foundation.
8 – A Laois teenager has been crowned 2023 European Taekwondo champion in Romania
Laois teenager, Shane Allison has been crowned champion at the 2023 European Taekwon-Do Championship last weekend.
Shane, from Ballybrittas, recently turned 17 and what a way this was to celebrate his birthday.
9 – Very confusing entrance to Portlaoise estate raises the ire of local councillors
The entrance and exit routes to a Portlaoise housing estate was described as “very confusing” at a recent meeting in Laois County Council.
Rinuccini, the estate in question, is a development of approximately 170 homes on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise,
10 – Death occurs of Cormac Lally, former Bank of Ireland manager in Abbeyleix
Everyone was saddened by the recent passing of Abbeyleix man, Cormac Lally.
He was a hugely respected man in community, sporting, business and charity circles.
