May Jim rest in peace.

The local authority has no dedicated funding available, a council official said.

Madeline Casey (née Graham) of Glendalough House, Stradbrook Lawn, Blackrock, Co. Dublin and Glendalough Hotel, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Tolerton, Co.

A DRIVER who hogged a disabled parking space in Laois had a sign declaring 'I HATE PEOPLE' displayed on the rear window. The culprit was enjoying an ice cream just a few feet away when gardaí stopped at the scene in Durrow.

"It would make more sense for the government to actually invest in and increase capacity in public hospitals rather than paying private entities to accommodate public patients,” said the TD.

A HAIRDRESSER was found guilty of assaulting a female garda who called to her house, after receiving a report of a row between a couple.

A PORTLAOISE band is to feature on the final series of RTÉ’s hugely popular An Ghig Mhór. The TV series follows young bands as they plan and organise their first big hometown gig.

Richard Brophy, Upper Sconce, Ballyfin/Mountrath, Laois died suddenly at his home on 9 July, surrounded by his loving family and neighbours. Predeceased by his granddaughter Georgia Levi.

FUNERAL arrangements have been announced for a young motorcyclist who died in a road crash in Laois on Tuesday night.

THE chips were down for a learner driver who encountered Laois gardaí on the M7 motorway. The driver tested positive for cocaine and there was a stash of cannabis in the glove compartment, while gardaí also uncovered a series of traffic offences.

SHOPS in Portlaoise, Portarlington and in Mountmellick were signalled out for special attention at this year’s SPAR 365 Retailing Standards awards.

Patrick Mahon, Lower Meelick, Rosenallis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 9 July. Patrick was predeceased by his parents Michael and Catherine (Nyra, Rosenallis).

May Liam rest in peace.

GARDAÍ investigating a fatal crash in Laois last night are particularly seeking information from two drivers. The motorcycle crash in Abbeyleix claimed the life of Dawid ‘Davy’ Kluz from Westmeath, who was aged in his 20s.

A FAMILY-RUN bakery and café in Portlaoise is to close down, after only six months in business. R32 Artisan Bakery and Coffee Shop, on the ground floor of Dunamaise Arts Centre, opened in early January with a strong focus on local produce.

Richard’s funeral arrangements are to be announced later.

A YOUNG motorcyclist who died in a horrific crash in Laois last night has been named locally as Dawid ‘Davy’ Kluz from Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath.

“These families were told they’d be in by January or February of this year," said the Senator.

The  scholarships are valued at up to €1,100 and include a range of benefits.

A MAN who has over 130 previous convictions and who is currently in prison got a three-month jail sentence, after he pleaded guilty to stealing a bicycle.