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Cash backed start-up project

Entrepreneurs in Laois with an innovative business idea can now apply for New Frontiers 2013 commencing in July.

Bank of Ireland Junior Dragons Den. Pictured are Sean O'Sullivan, Jean Kennedy, Ramona Nicholas. Picture by Shane O'Neill / Fennell Photography Copyright 2013

Mountrath’s Jean’s dragons success with timetable pen

MOUNTRATH CS student Jean Kennedy has received a bursary from the dragons on Junior Dragons Den for her product which is a timetable pen.

Portlaoise’s car commuters

Almost One third of the working population in Portlaoise faced a commuting time in excess of 30 minutes.

Portlaoise should be prioritised for IDA investment

A Laois TD has called on the IDA to include Portlaoise has one of the priority towns for investment along with the Midlands towns of Athlone, Tullamore and Mullingar.

STILL HAVEN’T PAID THE PROPERTY TAX?

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HR3: Paul O'Kelly, conference chair; Pat Gallager, Offaly County Manager; Andy Kinsella, Mainstream Renewable Power; John Reilly, Bord na Mona.

Jobs promised by wind turbine firms

Windfarms in the midlands could lead to major job creation , according to several speakers at a wind energy conference in Tullamore last week.

Minister for the Environment and Local Government Phil Hogan with Laois County Manager Peter Carey. Pic: Lensmen Photographic Agency.

Laois County Council to draw up plan for jobs

County hall’s top official has pledged to launch a new action plan for jobs.

Everyone needs a personal plan

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SHATTERED GUIDE PRICE a RECOVERY SIGN

One of the best signs of a recovery in the local property market came in the Maldron Hotel recently when local auctioneer, Seamus Browne sold 11 acres of development lands for more than 50% more than it was guiding pre-auction.

Paying the property tax at 
kiosks

HOUSE HOLDERS in Laois now have the option of paying their property tax in weekly instalments through a nationwide network of kiosks.

Support needed on fodder crisis - Bryan

IFA President John Bryan has urged co-ops, merchants and banks to redouble their efforts over the coming days in supporting farmers who have built up significant bills arising from the fodder crisis.

Survey of debt shows older people need advice

There goes another myth.

New look Leinster Express next week

Founded in 1831, the Leinster Express has seen and experienced much history and change.

Launching the South Laois Tourism brochure at the John Murray Walk in Cullohill. From left: Dom Reddin, Laois Tourism Officer; Ned Moore, Anne Goodwin, Laois Partnership; Vincent O'Sullivan, Barbara Walsh, South Laois Tourism officer; Ger Alley, Michael G Phelan and Stephanie Phelan. Picture: Alf Harvey/HRPhoto.ie

Springboard for tourists

South Laois Tourism launched two brochures as part of the RTE John Murray Show Walk in Cullahill on Sunday 14th April.

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