A PROPOSITION to scrap the long-held tradition of saying a prayer before the start of council meetings in Laois was roundly defeated when it came before the February meeting of Laois County Council.

LAOIS County Council recently held a civic reception for an 11-year-old World Irish Dance Champion, making him one of the youngest recipients of the prestigious accolade.

You can bring clothes, that are not going to be recycled or resold, to the SVP shop in Stradbally said one councillor.