1 – Weekend Read: ‘Salud’ says Stapo Brown as Lanzarote bar venture shines
“It’s a home away from home,” says Liam ‘Stapo’ Brown of his pub in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
‘Stapo’s’ Kazbar’ is a magnet for many Laois people on holidays – every since it first opened its doors last October.
2 – Minister for Health urged to intervene to help resolve ‘very strange’ situation in Laois town
Laois County Council have been urged to make contact with Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to address “a very strange” situation in the County.
Fianna Fáil Cllr Paschal McEvoy is looking for Minister Donnelly to intervene in the hopes of restoring the GP services to Ballylinan Health Centre.
3 – Well-known Laois property sells for over half a million euro – one year after going on the market
A well-known Laois property has sold for over half a million euro, more than a year after it first went on the market.
Bed and Breakfast, Delaney’s Roadhouse in Ballintogher, Ballybrittas was recently aquired for €550,000.
4 – Laois County Councill urged to purchase plot of land with ‘huge potential for future development’ in Portarlington
A Laois County Councillor has urged the Local Authority to purchase a plot of land with “huge potential for future development.”
Fine Gael Cllr PJ Kelly proposed that the Council “consider the purchase of 4.75 acres of land in the townland of Cooltedery for the purpose of supplying car parking.”
5 – Full list of properties sold in Laois during April, as average house-price remains below quarter of a million euro
There were 80 residential properties sold in Laois in April according to the Property Price Register, a marginal decrease on the 2023 figure.
It is the fourth consecutive monthly decline in Laois property sales, with the first quarter of the year suffering a significant a drop-off in activity.
6 – 2024 Local Elections: The candidates that missed out in the past but are back to challenge once again
Putting yourself up for election, at any time and in any contest, is a brave thing to do. While the general population can go for a job interview, it is largely their own business how they get on.
While the winners in elections get to experience the thrill, elation and subsequent celebrations, for the losers it is a very public loss.
7 – Sadness in Killeshin following the passing of ‘cherished’ member of the community
There is deep sadness in Killeshin following the passing of Declan McDermott – a ‘cherished’ member of the community.
Mr McDermott, who passed away on Sunday, is survived by his wife Rebekah and children Jeff, David, Mark and Emer.
8 – Three Laois establishments recognised at All-Ireland final of the Irish Restaurant Awards
The All Ireland of Irish restaurants awards took place recently where various Laois entities brought home numerous awards.
The event was held in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, on Monday night where almost 1,200 of the Irish hospitality industry’s owners, chefs, managers and staff gathered to crown the best establishments from across the country.
9 – In Pictures: Rathdowney-Errill host another successful annual golf classic
Rathdowney-Errill hosted their eighth annual ‘Rathdowney Pharmacy’ golf classic in Rathdowney Golf Club.
Since its inaugural year it has been a huge success with both members of the community and players of Rathdowney-Errill GAA.
10 – Planning Permission granted for new residential development in Portarlington
Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to Kingscroft Developments Ltd for a residential development in Cooltederry, Portarlington.
The development is to comprise of 67 homes of two and three storeys in height, on a three-hectare site in the town.
