1 – Laois Integration Network appeal for supplies and help as Ukrainian refugees begin second week in Stradbally
Laois Integration Network appealed for help and assistance as a number of Ukrainian refugees began their second week in tented accommodation in Stradbally.
Around 25 people initially moved onto the site of Electric Picnic and more have arrived as the days have gone on.
2 – Fr Paddy – Never Give Up
“This month of September, has begun with bright, warm sunshine. We all respond positively to light and warmth, its energy helps us to grow and blossom.
“I was particularly inspired, by Pope Francis, recent visit to Mongolia. This vast country, sandwiched between Russia and China, is 20 times bigger than our island. It has a tiny Catholic population of almost 2000 people.”
3 – In Pictures: Laois Councillor hits out at facilities for Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at the facilities that the Ukrainian refugees who are living in Stradbally are using.
Independent Councillor Aisling Moran, who attended a meeting in Stradbally last week, brought the matter up at the end of the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal Meeting.
4 – Francie Gorman: ‘There are enough people outside rural Ireland prepared to knock farming and if we’re not pulling together … we are losing out.’
The Laois man that is seeking to become the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) says that the biggest challenge he will face if elected is to unify the farming community across the broad range of sectors.
Francie Gorman from Spink is officially launching his campaign in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel this evening and is set to go head-to-head with Matt Stapleton from Limerick in November’s election.
5 – Chance to restore lost railway station as Greenway from Abbeyleix to Kilkenny City proposed
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to carry out a feasibility study on the possibility of a Greenway from Abbeyleix Railway Station to Kilkenny City.
Cllr Ollie Clooney was speaking at the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District meeting last week.
6 – 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.
7 – Laois Premier IHC: Controversy over the score as Clonaslee-St Manman’s and Rathdowney-Errill clash in quarter finals
There was controversy abound this week as Clonaslee-St Manman’s and Rathdowney-Errill faced off in O’Moore Park.
Read the full match report from this Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship quarter-final.
8 – Young men ‘savagely beaten’ and ‘individual running around with a machete’ – Troubling scenes outlined in Portlaoise
A meeting of the Joint Policing Committee has heard a frightening account of some of the happenings in Portlaoise in recent weeks.
Sinn Fein Councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley outlined how vicious attacks and someone running around in broad daylight carrying a machete have been reported to her.
9 – Established Laois business set to close its doors today after almost 50 years of trading
Long-established Portlaoise business The Office Centre is set to close its retail shop on Main Street in the town today.
The decision brings to an end an association with Portlaoise that stretches back 49 years to 1974 when its first shop was opened by Jimmy Finn in the town.
10 – Record investment in confirmed for Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The latest figures show Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise now has a record high of 900 whole-time equivalent staff working in the hospital.
There are now 103 doctors, 26 consultants, and 360 nurse in the facilityl.
