Tag: The Week that Was
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past...
1 - Outrage as Laois farmer has silage stolen from 18-acre field
A Laois farmer has been the victim of a rather bizarre yet sinister...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past...
1 - In Pictures: 15-bedroom Laois house valued at €1.8 million goes on the market
A stunning 15-bedroom house valued at €1.8 million has gone...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past...
1 - Parents of tragic young Laois man who died by suicide urge support for SOSAD Laois Online Variety Show
The parents of a young...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past...
1 - Two Laois GAA clubs caught up in Coronavirus situation after Carlow player tests positive
On Thursday, we broke the story that Killeshin and...
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1 - ‘Very sad day’ as tragic Laois brothers laid to rest
Fergus (42) and Philip (34) Brophy, from Lough, Portarlington, died on Sunday afternoon...
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1 - Donohers confirm ‘terrible news’ that little Dan will not be going to America for treatment
The ‘Do It For Dan’ committee confirmed the...
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1 - Deep shock and sadness following the sudden passing of popular Laois publican
Slieve Bloom native Tom, who owns Tom Delaney and Sons Pub...
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1 - Confirmed: Portlaoise Leisure Centre to close immediately with loss of 30 jobs
Portlaoise Leisure Centre is to close with immediate effect with the...
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1 - In Pictures: First mass celebrated as beautiful Laois church undergoes restoration
Bishop Denis Nulty was on hand to do the honours for a...
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1 - Laois woman thanks nurses, doctors, family and friends as she wins 49-day hospital battle with Covid-19
A Laois woman who spent 49 days...
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1 - ‘Cans at lunch’: Investigation underway as prison officers reported for drinking in car park
An investigation is underway after prison officers in the...
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1 - Sadness following the passing of a former Laois school teacher
There was deep sadness following the passing of a former Laois school teacher,...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past...
1 - In Pictures: Stunning Killenard property goes on the market for €1.1 million
A 4,500 square foot home on The Heritage resort in Killenard...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past...
1 - Deep sadness in Laois following tragic passing of Declan Doocey
Mr Doocey died following an accident in Mountrath Golf Club on Tuesday morning, May...
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1 - ‘Do It For Dan’ organisers believe they have almost reached €2.1 million goal
49 days after the Do It For Dan campaign was...
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1 - Dan, Niall, Aisling and Bobby Donoher make heartwarming appearance on RTE News
Mam Aisling and Dad Niall opened up on what it was...
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1 - Eight residents at Laois hospital die from Coronavirus over Easter weekend
A total of nine people died in the Maryborough Centre in St...
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1 - Portaoise Hospital ICU nurse calls on people to start wearing masks in public
An ICU nurse working in Portlaoise Hospital has called on...
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1 - Laois parents hail local Garda and Portlaoise Hospital as baby daughter comes home
A Laois Dad and Mam have praised the compassion and...
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1 - In Pictures: Second Coronavirus centre set to open in Laois
On Tuesday of last week, the Department of Health opened one in Emo...
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1 - BREAKING: Department of Health confirms Coronavirus is now in Laois
The Department of Health revealed that the Coronavirus was in Laois Thursday.
2 -...
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1 - Massive fundraiser launched for little boy with rare genetic neuromuscular disease
A massive fundraiser has been launched for baby Dan Donoher, son of...
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1 - In Pictures: Launch night for new Portlaoise Nightclub a big success
Mustangs Nightclub is the new addition to O’Loughlin’s Hotel on Main Street...
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1 - Four Laois Gardai among 201 new recruits to the force
Emo brothers Shane and Nigel Murphy, Rachel Murphy and Shauna Redmond were conferred...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past...
1 - Electric Picnic organiser confirms big changes to 2020 festival following meeting with Laois Councillors
Big changes are on the way to how the...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past...
1 - Outrage as ‘tyres, nappies and stale pizza’ dumped outside Laois village
There was a disgusting incident of dumping in Laois last weekend.
2 -...
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1 - Weather Warning as snow to hit Laois and most of the country next week
Weather charts are showing an icy blast to hit...
The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past...
1 - ‘There is going to be someone killed’ unless something is done
Paddy Bracken spelled it out in no uncertain terms.
2 - Laois church...
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1 - Laois priest launches blistering attack against planned RIC event
Fr Paddy has his say on plans to stage an event commemorating the RIC.
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1 - No more Body & Soul at Electric Picnic as company ends 16 years at festival
News broke that Body & Soul would not...