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The death has occurred of Thomas Sheridan, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Thomas Sheridan, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Thomas (Tom) Sheridan. Ferndale, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, May 25th 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home.  Beloved husband of Anne, and loving father of Tom, Anne Marie Kavanagh and Christina Troy.
The death has occurred of Brendan Michael Hartnett, Annamoe, Portarlington

The death has occurred of Brendan Michael Hartnett, Annamoe, Portarlington

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Michael passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family in Ofalia House, Edenderry, Co Offaly. Predeceased by his brother Bernard.
Wife slapped woman over affair with husband

Wife slapped woman over affair with husband

Sun, 25 May, 2025

A WOMAN who slapped another female across the face because she believed she was sleeping with her husband left court without a conviction. The defendant stood beside solicitor Jacqui McManus last week in Athy District Court.
Laois man sent forward to circuit court for assaulting garda sergeant

Laois man sent forward to circuit court for assaulting garda sergeant

Sun, 25 May, 2025

A GRAIGUECULLEN man was last week served a book of evidence in Carlow District Court and will now face a charge in the circuit court of assaulting a garda sergeant, causing him harm.
Laois schoolboy praised for 'stunning' attendance record

Laois schoolboy praised for 'stunning' attendance record

Sat, 24 May, 2025

A LAOIS schoolboy has been praised for a remarkable attendance record, having missed only five days during eight years of primary school.
Laois death notice: Mary Dorgan (née Feehan), Durrow

Laois death notice: Mary Dorgan (née Feehan), Durrow

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Mary Dorgan (née Feehan), Violet Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 and formerly Durrow, Co Laois died peacefully on 23 May in the Mater Hospital, after a short illness bravely borne.
Laois death notice: Eileen Fitzsimons (née Darcy), Portlaoise

Laois death notice: Eileen Fitzsimons (née Darcy), Portlaoise

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Eileen Fitzsimons, (née Darcy), Monadreen, Thurles, Co Tipperary and formerly Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois died peacefully on 23 May after a short illness, in the wonderful care of the staff of Tipperary University Hospital.
Update: Laois road reopens after single-vehicle crash 

Update: Laois road reopens after single-vehicle crash 

Sat, 24 May, 2025

The Stradbally to Portlaoise road has reopened after a single-vehicle crash, earlier this afternoon.
Laois death notice: Ellen (Nell) O'Reilly (née O'Meara), Portlaoise

Laois death notice: Ellen (Nell) O'Reilly (née O'Meara), Portlaoise

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Ellen (Nell) O'Reilly (née O'Meara), Glenageary, Co Dublin and late of Templemore and Portlaoise died peacefully at home on 23 May. Beloved wife of Martin and loving mother of Michael, Jim and Geraldine.
Accident on Stradbally to Portlaoise road causing major traffic disruption 

Accident on Stradbally to Portlaoise road causing major traffic disruption 

Sat, 24 May, 2025

A traffic accident on the Strradbally to Portlaoise Road is causing major traffic upset this afternoon after reports that a car has overturned into the ditch at Fingleton's Cross, Grange.
Dogs attacked girl (13) and bit her dad

Dogs attacked girl (13) and bit her dad

Sat, 24 May, 2025

A DOG owner whose dogs attacked a 13-year-old girl has paid a donation to a canine charity and is willing to pay compensation to the victims.
Laois pensioner’s drink-driving ban will take effect in November

Laois pensioner’s drink-driving ban will take effect in November

Sat, 24 May, 2025

A PENSIONER had a driving ban postponed until the end of the summer when his case came before Portlaoise District Court last week.
Laois death notice: Vera Donohue (née Conroy), Stradbally

Laois death notice: Vera Donohue (née Conroy), Stradbally

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Vera Donohue (née Conroy), Main Street, Stradbally, Laois and formerly Clonad, Portlaoise passed away suddenly but peacefully in Portlaoise Hospital on 22 May.
Anger over 'missing' €200k for Laois village

Anger over 'missing' €200k for Laois village

Fri, 23 May, 2025

A SENIOR county council official has agreed to investigate the ‘disappearance’ of €200k, which was granted for a Laois village footpath and cycle lane.
Laois musicians give Coldplay's classic a lash at ‘Fiddle Fiesta’ workshop

Laois musicians give Coldplay's classic a lash at ‘Fiddle Fiesta’ workshop

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Over 60 musicians from Laois travelled to TUS Athlone on Friday 16 May, to take part in a violin workshop day called 'Fiddle Fiesta'.55 violin players from Scoil Bhríde Rathdowney, and 11 violin players from Scoil Mhuire Fatima Timahoe, joined with ...
Tributes to Portlaoise man after brave cancer battle

Tributes to Portlaoise man after brave cancer battle

Fri, 23 May, 2025

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Portlaoise resident who inspired people with his openness and honesty about his battle with cancer.
Laois teacher to cycle 1,000km for hospitals that saved his twins’ lives

Laois teacher to cycle 1,000km for hospitals that saved his twins’ lives

Fri, 23 May, 2025

A LAOIS teacher is set to cycle 1,000km in June, to raise money for two hospitals that saved his premature twins’ lives.
Laois art exhibition will take you on a trip through the ages

Laois art exhibition will take you on a trip through the ages

Fri, 23 May, 2025

A STUNNING exhibition of paintings titled ‘Emerald Reflections’ was recently launched by Roksana Rohovskyi in Mountmellick Library. The Portlaoise-based artist, who is originally from Lviv in Ukraine, focuses on local nature and landmarks.
Laois students showcased their end-of year-projects at SETU Waterford 

Laois students showcased their end-of year-projects at SETU Waterford 

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Students from Heywood Community School were among 500 students from 22 schools across Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, and Laois, who gathered at the SETU Arena in Waterford to showcase their inspiring social justice projects.
 A great day for Portlaoise pupils making their First Holy Communion

 A great day for Portlaoise pupils making their First Holy Communion

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Pupils from Holy Family School NS, Portlaoise made their First Holy Communion in St Peter and Paul's Parish Church, Portlaoise, last weekend.

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