Laois

You simply couldn’t write it. Everyone knows that when it comes to raffles in rural Ireland, the stakes are incredibly high. You could win a house in Donegal. You could win a car. And, if you’re a terrier named Toby, you could win a tractor worth €100k. A brand new John Deere tractor was the […]

This is taking treacherous roads to a whole new level. A Laois councillor has said that locals are used to a “whirr” sound as airborne cars fly over a bridge near Emo. According to Leinster Express, Cllr PJ Kelly likened a wall near the bridge to a “jigsaw puzzle” as there’s been so much crash […]

Sad news for anyone who spends their time teeing off at The Heritage. After nearly two years in business, Seve’s Restaurant of luxury Laois golf resort The Heritage, has made the difficult decision to close. They took to Instagram to share the news with their loyal customers, stating: “After a very challenging year with […]

“I hope good karma is with you always”. If you’ve been to Electric Picnic you’ll know that once you’ve lost something there, you’re best off accepting the fact that you’ll never see it again and allowing it to be absolved into the Stradballian ether, where it will exist forever along with all the other lost […]

Sorry, I of course meant to say FINE-apple. Appropriate title for this fruity, flavourful sambo. Hikers & Bikers, the dotey green food truck that’s been keeping the good people of Clonaslee fed and watered since this summer has just come up with the toastie of our dreams. If you’re an anti-pineapple on pizza type, now […]

If you’re planning a hike, stroll or cycle followed by a coffee this weekend, Bunlacken Brú at the foot of Cullahill Mountain in Laois is the perfect shout. These guys just opened up last weekend and couldn’t be in a more ideal location for anyone looking to soak up a bit of nature while enjoying […]