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Last Post sounds for Timahoe post office?

BY JOE BARRETT
THE future of the post office service in Timahoe hangs in the balance this week.

Goats to battle ivy at Rock of Dunamaise

04 February 2010

BY MICHAEL TRACEY
BRING in Billy to take on ivy. That’s the proposal from Laois Heritage Society which wants to introduce goats, not just any old ordinary goats, but feral ones, on the Rock of Dunamaise to take on the ivy which is threatening the castle remnants.

Burglaries on the rise in Portlaoise

04 February 2010

BY MICHAEL TRACEY
GARDAI are advising homeowners to exercise caution as burglaries have been on the rise in Portlaoise in recent weeks.

Sport

Laois lose their way in extra time

04 February 2010

By Pat Delaney
GALWAY 4-24 LAOIS 2-17 (aet)
FIVE years ago Ger Farragher hit a goal and eleven points in the championship to inflict defeat upon Laois at Portlaoise.

Portlaoise get Towns Cup campaign off to a winning start

04 February 2010

By Denis J. Croke
PORTLAOISE 25 EDENDERRY 15
Portlaoise put their poor league form behind them on Sunday to put in a determined display to secure a place in the second round of the Provincial Towns Cup.