1 – Major shock as Electric Picnic is set to move to a different Laois venue
The biggest story of the week by fa broke on Tuesday, April 1.
After 20 years in Stradbally, Electric Picnic is set to move to a new Laois location.
2 – Shock and sadness as young Rosenallis man passes away suddenly
There is shock and sadness in Rosenallis and throughout Laois following the passing of Enda McEvoy.
Aged in his mid-30s and an electrician by trade, Enda passed away on Tuesday in St James’ Hospital in Dublin surrounded by his loving family.
3 – Laois mother on the brink of being made homeless is ‘asking for help’
A Laois mother is asking for help as she and her family find themselves on the brink of being made homeless.
Denise Malone, from Ballyfin, and her three children have lived in private rental accommodation in Portlaoise since 2020.
However, the property is being repossessed from their landlord, and on Saturday, May 10, the family will be evicted from their home.
4 – REVEALED: Electric Picnic announce FIVE headline acts for 2025 festival
Electric Picnic have announced the first five headline acts for the 2025 festival in Stradbally later this year.
Hozier and Chappell Roan have been announced for Friday, Sam Fender and Fatboy Slim are on Saturday, while Kings of Leon are named for Sunday.
5 – Young Laois teacher set to be remembered as friends prepare to embark on fundraising half-marathon
A young Laois teacher is set to be remembered as a group of his college friends are preparing to embark on a fundraising half-marathon in his memory.
In November 2024, the village of Emo was left numb by the passing of Ned Ryan.
6 – Laois man’s company announces acquisition by Grafton Group for €31.6 million
HSS Hire Group PLC have reached an agreement with Chadwicks Group whereby parent company Grafton Group plc will acquire HSS Hire Ireland.
HSS Hire Ireland is a leading tool and equipment hire company with nationwide coverage.
7 – Weekend Read: Food for thought – Bobby Miller on life as a tillage farmer and challenges ahead
There is a growing disconnect between consumers and farmers and it’s only when food is scarce that consumers appreciate what they have, according to tillage farmer, Bobby Miller who farms outside Stradbally.
Educating consumers is vital, said Bobby who owns 110 acres, renting another 80, growing winter barley, spring barley, winter gluten-free oats and winter oil seed rape.
8 – LoveLaois Podcast: Austin Stack on his new book ‘Justice for My Father’
The broad outline of the story of Brian Stack is widely known.
A Chief Prison Officer in Portlaoise Prison, he was shot by the IRA outside the National Boxing Stadium in March 1983 and died 18 months later, leaving behind his wife and three sons.
For many years now his family have sought information, and justice, for their late dad.
9 – Leinster U-20 FC: Dramatic comeback as Laois recover 12 point deficit to snatch draw with Wexford
Laois are still alive in the Leinster U-20 football championship after they came from 12 points down to draw with Wexford this week.
Kieran Kelly’s charges were facing elimination as they trailed 1-14 to 0-5 with 35 minutes of the game played.
10 – Laois owned horse rewards favourite backers with success in Downpatrick
There was Laois success in Downpatrick on Mother’s Day as Seskin Flash claimed glory.
The 5/2 favourite travelled smoothly on his way to victory in the Billie And Bertie FitzGerald Handicap Hurdle.
