A MAN whose scooter had broken down and took a chance on driving a car was stopped by gardaí and found to have no insurance on the vehicle.

Thomas Patrick (Tommy) Game, Portarlington, Laois and formerly of Surrey, England died peacefully on 7 October, surrounded by his loving family, at the Regional Hospital Tullamore.

A QUICK stop for some late night food in Portlaoise became very expensive, when gardaí served up a whopper of a fine. The chips were down at the Supermac’s drive thru, when a confused visitor drove in via an exit instead of an entrance.

A WHEELCHAIR user has made a video highlighting the dangers that he encounters on a daily basis as he tries to navigate around Graiguecullen and Carlow town.

Suzanne Conroy (née Garrett), Reary, Rosenallis, Laois and formerly of Naas, Co Kildare died on 6 October, in the wonderful care of the doctors and nurses at Tullamore Regional Hospital and the Mater Hospital.

A NEW public childcare facility in Laois will open its doors at the start of next year, thanks to a government grant of €329,000.

John Dooley, Rockview, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday 5 October. Predeceased by his beloved wife Betty, who passed away on 23 June 2025.

Joseph (Joe) Whyte, Deerpark, Portarlington, Laois died peacefully in his 92nd year, surrounded by his loving family, at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Julia, sisters Mollie and Josie.

WHILE it’s a long-held tradition for councillors to express votes of sympathies ahead of council meetings, several councillors at their September monthly meeting questioned the protocol around them.

Breda Griffin (née McDonnell), Terenure, Dublin and late of Shanahoe, Laois died peacefully at home on 6 October, with her daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Pádraig by her side. Predeceased by her husband Charlie and baby daughter Maria.

Chris (John) Carroll, Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly Stradbally Laois died unexpectedly on 30 September. Beloved husband of Fidelma and loving dad of Ronan, Alan, David and Ross. Predeceased by his brother Tony, sister Nora and brother-in-law Tony.

A SELF-EMPLOYED taxi driver who was detected driving without insurance was lucky to escape a driving disqualification when he appeared at last week’s sitting of the District Court in Portlaoise.

AS the rain gently tapped the windows of Kavanagh’s Bar, a warm and welcoming energy filled the upstairs room where Portlaoise Toastmasters gathered for their second meeting of the season.

WHILE hot school meals are a welcome addition to school going children not all can avail of them because of the lack of options available for those with different dietary needs.

A HOTEL supervisor was convicted of drug driving when she appeared at Portlaoise District Court last week.

FIVE Laois food producers took home gold, silver and bronze in their respective categories at this year’s Blas na hÉireann.

A MAN who was detected driving at a speed of 177km/h along the motorway in Laois with two children unrestrained in his car, was sentenced to four months imprisonment when his case came before last week’s sitting of the District Court in Portlaoise.

A NUMBER of Laois residents were among the guests at the Irish Kidney Association 40th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving.

NEXT YEAR’S National Ploughing Championships will again take place in Screggan, Tullamore from 15 to 17 September, marking its second consecutive year at the popular venue.

May Bridget (Bridie) rest in peace.