1 – WATCH: Laois owner’s brilliant reaction as 80/1 shot finishes second in Cheltenham
The 2024 Cheltenham Races had a Laois owner smiling this week, following his horse’s heroics on Tuesday.
The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle was won by Lark In The Mornin with Eagles Reign finishing just behind at odds of 80/1, owned by Mountmellick man Tommy Ward.
2 – Stradbally the biggest accommodation centre for Ukrainians as new rule come into place on Thursday
Stradbally is the biggest of five Designated Accommodation Centres to provide 90 days of accommodation for new arrivals from Ukraine.
New rules governing how Ireland deals with people who enter the country from Ukraine will come into force on March 14.
3 – ‘The best business in town’ is up for sale and attracting ‘heaps of interest’
A Portlaoise business that has been described “the best business in town” is attracting “heaps of interest” LaoisToday has learned.
CBPM Real Estate will be managing the sale of Roll n Bowl in Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise was coming on to the market.
4 – Laois owned horse bidding for glory as 2024 Cheltenham Races get underway today
It is Christmas time for horse racing enthusiasts and casual punters alike for the Cheltenham Races with plenty of Laois interest.
The Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys’ Novices’ Chase included Salvador Ziggy, owned by a husband and wife duo from Vicarstown.
5 – Internationally renowned chef’s new restaurant and guesthouse given green light in Laois
Laois County Council have approved planning permission for Millbrook House, Abbeyleix to be converted from residential use to guest house accommodation.
It was announced in January that internationally renowned chef, Cúán Greene was planning to open a restaurant and guesthouse at the former De Vesci Estate in Abbeyleix.
6 – In Pictures: All smiles as Stradbally Parish Gaels gather to celebrate 2023 Minor football success
There were great celebrations last week as players, parents and supporters of Stradbally Parish Gaels gathered.
The Gaels, made up of Stradbally, Timahoe and Annanough, claimed minor A glory in October of last year.
7 – In Pictures: Laois students crowned All-Ireland champions at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition
There was huge excitement in Timahoe as two students were crowned All-Ireland champions at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition.
Scoil Mhuire Fatima students Emma Burke and Tomás Ramsbottom, who are in 5th Class, claimed glory on Monday.
8 – Planning permission granted for 99 new houses and créche in Laois village
Planning permission has been granted to construct a 99-house housing development and a creche in Ballylinan.
JC Brenco Developments Ltd has been awarded planning permission by Laois County Council to construct a 99-property development in the south-east of the county.
9 – Laois-native’s luxury clothing line recognised at SETU’s entrepreneurship showcase
Hollianne Phelan, from Portlaoise is the founder of Cotone Collection, a wellness and lifestyle brand focused on creating high-comfort, high-quality sleepwear from natural fabrics.
Hollianne pitched her company to a host of potential investors at the inaugural Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Showcase 2023 this week at South East Technological University’s (SETU) campus in Carlow.
10 – Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium opens its new store in old Bank of Ireland building in Durrow
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium has opened their new store in Durrow last Friday.
Mary and Jenny Miller – the mother and daughter duo who own and manage the business – orginally opened for business in July 2019 on The Square in Durrow.
