1 – ‘We bought a house in March and now we’re homeless’ – How a dream Laois home turned into a nightmare
People in Laois are being made ‘homeless, leading to stress, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts’.
That is according to one man who says of he and his partner: “We bought a house in March and now we’re homeless.”
2 – Full list of properties sold in Laois during December as month-on-month figure drops by almost 50%
There were 89 residential properties sold in Laois during December according to the Property Price Register, a remarkable decrease of almost 50% on the 2023 figure.
It brings to an end a poor run in 2024 where the month-on-moth figures did not compare favourably with 2023.
3 – Portlaoise appoint Carlow duo to manage senior footballers
Portlaoise have appointed Turlough O’Brien as their new senior football manager for the 2025 season.
The former Carlow manager and Eire Og club man will be joined by former Carlow footballer Simon Rea who will come on board as his coach.
4 – Zach Tuohy revealed as one of this season’s contestants on Australia’s ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get me out of Here’
If it’s a long way from Portlaoise to Geelong, it’s certainly a long way (metaphorically anyway) to a jungle in South Africa.
But that’s where Zach Tuohy currently is, having been unveiled this morning as a contestant on Australia’s version of I’m a Celebrity, Get me out of Here.
5 – In Pictures: Serious style and awards handed out as Laois camogie remembers 2024
There was a serious buzz in the Killeshin Hotel on Friday evening as the Laois Camogie awards for the 2024 season took place.
With brilliant style on show, camogie players, mentors, supporters and their family flocked to the Portlaoise hotel.
6 – Weekend Read: Vonnie Bolton – Children’s books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career
Vonnie Bolton is a fascinating person with a fascinating life story, encapsulating two children’s books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career.
Her debut book ‘Friends in Fairyland’ in 2023, followed by her second creation, ‘Today in Fairyland’, released in late 2024.
7 – Three new faces set to be added to the Laois GAA County Board for 2025
Laois GAA are set to add three new faces to the County Board for 2025 at a meeting on Monday evening.
Laois GAA Convention took place last year where the majority of the roles were filled.
8 – Great sadness in Mountmellick area following passing of beloved local nurse
There was great sadness in Mountmellick and the surrounding area this week following the passing of a beloved local nurse.
Trish Kelley (née Lawlor), aged in her late 60’s, passed away on Wednesday, January, 22, following an illness.
9 – 2nd Year Football: Blanc the hero as Connolly and McEvoy star for Mountmellick CS in South Leinster final
Mountmellick Community School were crowned 2nd Year South Leinster ‘D’ football champions this week following a mammoth encounter with Johnstown of Kilkenny.
In a game played on the astro in Heywood, this match required extra time to be settled.
10 – Laois senior footballers name team for Leitrim opener and 37-player panel for 2025 season
The Laois senior footballers have named their team for their National Football League Division 3 opener against Leitrim.
Justin McNulty’s team and panel shows a huge amount of change from the 2024 season.
