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<p>Property prices in Laois have risen by €10,000 during the second three months of this year, according to a new report.</p>

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House prices in Laois continue to soar

“Whatever the outcome for housing completions in 2025, it will fall well short of the 50,000-60,000 units required," said the author of the report.

Great turnout for ‘Sunset Cycle’ during Laois Bike Week

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Great turnout for ‘Sunset Cycle’ during Laois Bike Week

ONE of the many events during Bike Week 2025 across towns and villages in Laois was the ‘Sunset Cycle’ in Vicarstown.

Laois team narrowly loses out in finals of indoor bowling league

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Laois team narrowly loses out in finals of indoor bowling league

INDOOR bowling is fast becoming a popular sport in Laois with a growing number of clubs and members joining. Last week saw the indoor league finals takes place in Vicarstown Hall, which were hosted by Vicarstown Indoor Bowling Club.

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Opposition to proposed large solar energy farm in Laois

Opposition to proposed large solar energy farm in Laois

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Change in funeral arrangements for Josephine (Josie) Flynn (née Lakes) - Vicarstown

Change in funeral arrangements for Josephine (Josie) Flynn (née Lakes) - Vicarstown

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Funeral arrangements for the late James Delaney – Mountmellick/Stradbally

Funeral arrangements for the late James Delaney – Mountmellick/Stradbally

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Death notice in Laois: Julia O’Connell (née Miller) - Vicarstown

Death notice in Laois: Julia O’Connell (née Miller) - Vicarstown

Staff from Laois stable are among the top 2024 HRI Irish Thoroughbred Welfare Council best-turned-out league

Staff from Laois stable are among the top 2024 HRI Irish Thoroughbred Welfare Council best-turned-out league

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

STAFF from the racing yards of James Fahey, Jim Bolger, Charles Byrnes, Gavin Cromwell, Gordon Elliott, Noel Meade and Ross O’Sullivan have topped Horse Racing Ireland’s (HRI) 2024 Irish Thoroughbred Welfare Council best-turned out league.

Death notice in Laois: Tess (Teresa) Marren (née O'Connell) - Vicarstown

Death notice in Laois: Tess (Teresa) Marren (née O'Connell) - Vicarstown

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Tess (Teresa) Marren (née O’Connell), Raheny, Dublin and formerly of Vicarstown passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday 15 November. Teresa was predeceased by her loving husband Peter.

Community Groups in Laois receive just under €230,000 in funding

Community Groups in Laois receive just under €230,000 in funding

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

The successful groups each received a share of the total funding of €229,213

Power cuts expected in Laois as ESB conduct upgrade works

Power cuts expected in Laois as ESB conduct upgrade works

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

The work involve the conversion of over 230km of the overhead network, in addition to timber cutting and the replacement of poles and transformers.

Inside this week's Laois Nationalist

Inside this week's Laois Nationalist

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

*Marathon triumph for Emma Fogarty and Colin Farrell. *Concerns in Crettyard over lack of small bird sightings. *Portlaoise First Responders demonstrate life-saving techniques. *Vicarstown Parkrun celebrate 10th anniversary.