Laois nationalist

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The Laois Nationalist – Your County – Your Paper.

With strong ties to the local community, the Laois Nationalist offers an unbeatable package of local news, sport, features, comment and photographs.

Mirroring the changing face of the county the Laois Nationalist reflects the vibrant, growing community that is Laois today, tackling the issues that concern our readers, including the many new residents who live in the commuter belt.

With three sections and vibrant colour printing throughout, the Laois Nationalist is a modern newspaper that has maintained traditional readers down through its history as well as the new generation with excellent sports coverage, lifestyle issues and pictures from Laois’ vibrant nightlife.

Circulation: Laois Nationalist: 3,500 (Publishers Statement)


 

Business News

Motor trade sees retail sales up 1%

The volume of retail sales increased by 1% last month compared to June 2009.

FTSE up more than 1%

London's FTSE 100 Index slumped more than 1% today after US figures showed weaker-than-expected growth in the second quarter.

Little change for European markets

PARIS: the Cac-40 index closed up 1.8 at 3653.7.

Jewellery sales hike a gem for retailers

The decline in retail sales eased to 5%in the second quarter of the year compared with the same time last year, according to Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) which represents 8,500 stores nationwide.

Irish consumer confidence at highest point for three years

Consumer confidence in Ireland has reached its highest point in three years.