A PROPOSAL for a motorhome and caravan site beside a Laois heritage attraction aims to boost tourism across a wide rural area.

PORTLAOISE Order of Malta recently cut the ribbon on their brand new headquarters.

Patrick (Pat) Kavanagh, Derrymoyle, Laois/Carlow died peacefully at his home on 14 May, surrounded by his family. Beloved son of the late Margaret and Patrick and brother of the late Peter. Pre-deceased by his granddaughter Ruth.

A GARDA who attended a collision between a car and an articulated lorry found an open bottle of Powers Whiskey on the floor the car.

Martin Loughman, Cleaghmore, Ballinasloe, Galway/ Laois, formerly of Levalley, Galmoy, passed away peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe on 14 May in his 101st year.

THE SOSAD Ireland suicide prevention charity, which has an office in Portlaoise, is to introduce a charge for counselling services following a large fall in donations.

Helen Melia (née Maher), Treascon, Portarlington and formerly of Summerhill, Portlaoise passed away on Tuesday 13 May surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

John Wall formerly of Dr. Murphy Place, Portlaoise and of Coolock, Dublin 17 passed away peacefully on Tuesday 13 May in the loving care of the staff at Silvergrove Nursing Home, Clonee. John was the dear father of Gordon, Marie and Eamonn.

THREE talented Laois schoolgirls have won a coveted place in the 2025 Junk Kouture World Finals, with a stunning creation crafted from salt bags and metal packaging.

A YOUNG Laois man will appear before the next sitting of Carlow Circuit Court later this month on charges in connection with a high-speed garda chase.

A CAMPAIGN for a Regional Sports Complex in Portarlington has been launched by a community group, which contends that the town is a better location than Portlaoise for a major sporting facility.

Eucharia Meskill (née Kingston), Agoura House, Kileen, Stradbally and formerly California, USA and Rosetown, Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully in Saint Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin on Tuesday 13 May.

AND just when you thought Forest Fest, that takes place in Emo from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July, couldn’t get any better, the acts for Ibiza Rewind/Bora Bora Music Stage has just been announced and features an all-star cast of pioneering DJs and ...

THE Laois Business Awards 2025 hosted by Laois Chamber Alliance in partnership with Laois County Council returned in spectacular style on Friday evening.

The festival promoters said they expect the Laois band to be among the highlights at this year's festival.

The judge said that young male teenagers are terrorising not just parts of Dublin but also towns like Portlaoise and Portarlington.

Among the items seized during the Revenue operations were cannabis, tobacco, alcohol, counterfeit items and cash

A PROMINENT bar and restaurant in Portlaoise has suddenly shut down, after only 13 months in business. Nanny Kelly’s on Lower Main Street, once home to the long-standing Egan’s pub, has closed its doors to customers this week.

AN amazing 30-acre plot near Portlaoise where Brendan Guinan, owner of Fiorbhia Farm, works without the use chemical fertilisers, sprays or antibiotics to produce minimally processed nutrient-rich food that’s sold directly to local families.

Anastasia Campion (née Gleeson), Lisduff, Errill, Laois and formerly Newgrove House, Rathnavogue, Dunkerrin, Co Tipperary died peacefully on 12 May, surrounded by her loving family.