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Laois couple expecting first baby after winning IVF following 8-year struggle
Real Life
Denise and Syl Sexton had tried for a baby for eight years before winning IVF from First IVF Ireland on Midlands 103, as they now await the arrival of their May 2024 baby
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Punters get soaked and make their way through huge puddles at the National Ploughing Championships
Laois
See all the pictures and videos from the village of Ratheniska in County Laois as people in attendance dealt with the huge puddles and drizzles on the site today
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Gardai issue last minute warning ahead Ploughing Championship as 300,000 are to attend
An Garda Siochana
The 2023 National Ploughing Championships are going ahead this week, with around 300,000 people expected to descend on Ratheniska in Stradbally, County Laois, from tomorrow
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Toddler who sadly died in road tragedy while playing near Portlaoise home named locally
Laois
It has been reported that the tragic youngster had been in a garden but is believed to have run out the gate before she was hit by a vehicle yesterday afternoon
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Laois solicitor accomplishes dream of creating ‘hassle-free’ music festival for older people
Real Life
Philip Meagher works as a solicitor in County Laois, but always had the dream of putting together a hassle-free and convenient music festival for people between 30 and 80
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Best things to do in County Laois: Solas ECO Garden Centre, Rathdowney Playground and Barrow Way
Laois
If you are looking for a day trip while the kids are off school or nice Sunday escape, make sure you visit the Emo Court and Gardens and Rock of Dunamase in County Laois
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Met Eireann warn of flooding, thunderstorms and power outages with status orange warning for 3 counties
Weather
Met Eireann has warned parts of the country are at risk of thunderstorms, flash flooding, very difficult travelling conditions with reduced visibility and power outages tonight
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Laois woman finds the perfect fake tan that leaves no streaks or smell - it's ideal for party season
Laois
Finding the perfect tan can be tricky, but AyuGlo's Self-Tanning Tinted Liquid couldn't be easier to use, leaves no streaks and doesn't have that typical tan smell
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Ploughing Championship's Anna May and Anna Marie McHugh on family, planning, finance and home life
Celebs
The queens of the ploughing open up about the logistics of bringing the event together, their mother and daughter bond and Anna May reveals that she has no plans to retire anytime soon
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Laois mum Sinead Bride transforms family home into airy beach-style oasis
interiors
The 22 year-old home is open and bright, which gives Sinead's space a feel good factor as she shares the history behind their home extension and how she used her interior design background
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Laois return to senior ranks after beating Wexford in LGFA Intermediate final
Laois
Mo Nerney scored 1-5, but it was a superb defensive display that helped Laois claim the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship for the first time since 2000
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Ireland AM presenter Ger Treacy welcomes baby girl with husband Bernard O'Toole
Ireland AM
"Named after my amazing Nanny Kitty Connolly, she arrived 3 weeks early, weighing 5 pounds 10 ounces. Daddy Bernard O'Toole and I are madly in love with our little Kitty."
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Laois Ladies Football star Jane Moore: Standout moment, toughest opponent and life away from sport
LGFA
Speaking to RSVP Live, Jane revealed Laois’ biggest competition at the moment: “At the minute it’s Louth, your biggest competition is always who you’re playing next.”
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Electric Picnic 2021 will go ahead as normal as festival boss confirms plans
Electric Picnic
"I can see no reason why the Irish Government wouldn’t be saying we can be back to normal by August or in August," says EP boss Melvin Benn, sharing his hopes that the festival will be "remarkably similar" to pre-Covid events
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Staycation like a celeb: All the spots Anna Daly, Rosanna Davison, Alan Hughes and more are holidaying at across Ireland
holidays in Ireland
From Anna Daly, Rosanna Davison and Greg O'Shea, to Alan Hughes and Roz Purcell - here's where you can expect to find all your favourite celebs.
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'It felt like the bottom falling out of our world' - Laois mother Assumpta Ryan on finding out that her twin babies were born deaf
Life
The triplets were born early at 32 weeks but they were a good weight and size and had no health issues that would be an initial cause for concern
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Gardai appeal for help after 16-year-old Laois girl goes missing with older man
Irish News
Leanne Cawley went missing from Portarlington at around 2pm on Monday and is believed to be heading to Northern Ireland with an older man
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Electric Picnic: Fears that weather could dampen spirits this weekend
Electric Picnic
Don't forget your wellies and raincoat folks, we're in for a wet one
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Stage times for Electric Picnic 2019 with Hozier, Florence and The Machine and The 1975 have been announced
Electric Picnic
It's going to be an amazing weekend down in Laois
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Laois woman Lola Adebiyi tells of how she turned her life around and wrote a book following heart transplant
Real Life
Lola Adebiyi is now embracing life and has written a book after she suffered a stroke and lost the ability to walk and talk, as well as undergoing a gruelling heart transplant
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Body & Soul announces amazing line-up for Electric Picnic 2019
Electric Picnic
You haven't lined until you have tried the wonderful boutique touring Bosca Beatha Sauna, indigenous seaweed bath or wood-fired hot tub
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Laois punter scoops €1m in Ireland Only Raffle and Munster Lotto player wins €500k in Euromillions
Irish News
There was no winner of the Euromillions jackpt
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A man’s best friend: Loyal, lovable dog doesn’t leave his owners side after accident
Laois
The dog stayed beside his injured owner until help came
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Chloe McEvoy aims to become first Down Syndrome contestant in the Rose of Tralee festival in Laois selection
Life
"She loves the limelight and she loves the attention"- Chloe is aiming to win the Laois Rose on Friday
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