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A Midlands man who received a double lung transplant in 2017 is competing in the European Transplant Games. Victor Conroy from Leish shares his journey with cystic fibrosis and...
A woman in her 80s was found dead at a home near Yall Bridge, with a man in his 30s arrested in connection. Gardaí are appealing for information from the local area.
Residents of Storkstown continue holding post-mass peace prayers every Sunday since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reflecting on global unity and spiritual resolve. A local priest...
Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Applicant — Clonygowan , Ballyfin , Co. Laois. construct a dwelling house, wastewater treatment area, bored well, new splayed entrance and all associated site works
Applicant — 5 The Glebe , Rathdowney , Co. Laois. construct a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing detached dwelling, not exceeding the height of the existing dwelling, comprising an enlarged open-plan kitchen, dining and living area together with all associated internal alterations, site works and...
Applicant — Dunnes Hardware , New Row , Abbeyleix Co. Laois. The development will consist of amendments to the residential development previously permitted under Laois County Council Planning Reg. Ref. 24/60769, as upheld by An Coimisiún Pleanála under ACP Case No. 323593. The permitted development provided for the...
Applicant — 5 The Glebe , Rathdowney , Co. Laois. construct a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing detached dwelling, not exceeding the height of the existing dwelling, comprising an enlarged open-plan kitchen, dining and living area together with all associated internal alterations, site works and...
Applicant — Anneville , Shrule , Carlow Co. Laois.. change of use of an existing adjoining domestic garage to use as a habitable part of my dwelling and all associated site works
Applicant — Bellair , Clonaslee , Co. Laois. retain (1) amendments to front and side elevations, (2) attic conversion (3) the domestic garage and (4) all associated site works.
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.