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PROPERTY WATCH: Expressions of interest sought for derelict Midlands mansion

Laois County Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for the acquisition of this Millbrook House, Oldtown, Abbeyleix. Power Property, which has been retained to handle the Private Treaty sale, outlined the opportunity to buy this landmark ...

01 Aug 2021 at 12:34

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Luxurious Midlands mansion bought by Irish billionaire for incredible sum

A millionaire British banker has sold the landmark Abbey Leix House mansion in Laois to a young Irish tech billionaire. The co-founder of Stripe, John Collison, has reportedly paid a massive asking price of €20 million to buy the house and ...

30 Jun 2021 at 19:20

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Newbridge priest dies in Laois in tragic car accident

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Newbridge native and priest in Abbeyleix today in what appears to have been a tragic freak accident at his home. Read also: Tributes paid to Kildare priest who died in ...

30 Jan 2019 at 20:57

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Traffic and parking arrangements for Abbeyleix funeral of Newbridge priest Fr John Cummins

The Abbeyleix committee coordinating the funeral of the town's late Parish Priest Fr John Cummins, a native of Newbridge, asks the public to observe and be aware of special traffic and parking arrangements in the town. The committee ...

01 Feb 2019 at 18:25

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Patching up Laois primary school waste of money Minister for Education told

Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix is literally patched together according to the principal of the building which is now ten years past its intended lifespan. Mr Aidan McEvoy led the delegation of staff, parents, pupils and management ...

02 Apr 2021 at 19:22

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'Rock solid' case made for Abbeyleix school overhaul to Education Minister

The Minister for Education has been left in no doubt about the 'terrible' condition of the main primary school in Abbeyleix, acccording to Brian Stanley TD. The Laois Offaly Sinn Féin TD was among a number of politicians who ...

26 Mar 2021 at 14:27

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Education Minister commits two options to address dire conditions at Laois primary school

The Minister for Education has committed to two options that could end the dire situation faced by children and staff of the main primary school in Abbeyleix. Minister Norma Foley met virtually on Thursday, March 25 with ...

25 Mar 2021 at 20:01

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Colin Farrell to run marathon to support friend with rare skin condition

Actor Colin Farrell has paid a moving tribute to a close friend marking her “miracle” 40th birthday – and revealed he will be running a marathon with her. Emma Fogarty is Ireland’s longest-surviving person battling the ...

24 Jul 2024 at 06:00

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Irish school went into lockdown following reports of 'sinister and dangerous' male in the area

A Laois school has confirmed that they have lifted a lockdown instated this morning. Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix went into lockdown following reports of a male in the area, who has allegedly shared threats online. The ...

28 May 2025 at 15:08

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'She is no good to me' - Man accused of 'slicing babies' threat makes drastic comment in court

A man who is accused of issuing threats on TikTok has decided to represent himself in court, a Laois judge has been told. Petre Beniamin (50) of No Fixed Abode, is accused of publishing a grossly offensive ...

07 Jun 2025 at 09:13

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LIVE: 'I have nothing to say' - Man in Laois court over social media threats against 'babies'

A man appeared before a special sitting of Portlaoise District Court this morning charged under new hate laws. Beniamin Petre (50) of No Fixed Abode is accused of publishing a grossly offensive ...

29 May 2025 at 11:31

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Great news as Naas Farmers' Market receives agri-tourism funding

A whopping €300,000 has been awarded for 22 local agri-food tourism projects across the country. Naas Farmers Market in Kildare received €17,650. An Abbeyleix business has received the third ...

02 Jun 2025 at 08:08

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