William (Liam) Kirwan, Capard, Rosenallis, Laois passed away peacefully at home on 26 July in his 90th year, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Maura O’Donnell (Dublin).

A COURT sitting in October will be crunch time for a teenager, who is accused of stealing a box of Pringles crisps from a supermarket. The 15-year-old, who cannot be identified due to his age, is charged with theft of a tub of Pringles worth €3.

Seán Ronayne - ‘Nature Boy’ - is a wildlife sound-recordist, award-winning author and environmental activist.

May Pat rest in peace.

TIME and seasons come and go. So far, 2025 seems to have moved very quickly. It's hard to believe this week we begin the month of August. Traditionally, August is associated with harvest and thanksgiving.

A FAMILY-RUN bakery and café in Portlaoise thanked loyal customers, as the doors sadly closed after only six months in business.

OUTGOING Dunamaise Arts Centre director Michelle de Forge was treated to a well-planned surprise lunch by colleagues, when she arrived back to an unexpected but delightful gathering at the Portlaoise venue to wish her well in her future endeavours.

The local TD said that over-reliance on agency staff is concerning.

Looking for EP tickets? This is your chance to win two weekend tickets for this year’s Electric Picnic and support the Community Hub Build in Durrow. The draw takes place on Monday 11th August at 11am, one entry is €5 and three entries are €10.

THE Laois based Cara Rescue Dogs voluntary organisation is holding a Dog Fest on Sunday 3 August from noon to 2pm at Emo Park (R32 C44V).

The judge was not pleased the teen had not turned up in court.

Florence (Florrie) Foley (née Cassidy), Rathdowney and 6 Ceannt Fort, Dublin 8, died peacefully on 25 July at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington, Co Laois, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Frank.

Six libraries around Laois held robotic workshops.

May Mary rest in peace.

A PUBLIC information evening is taking place in Durrow for those opposed to plans that have been submitted to Laois County Council to convert two premises in the town to accommodate asylum seekers.

The man told the court: "I scrapped the truck since."

A LEGENDARY locksmith in Portlaoise will celebrate a big move this week, after more than 40 years in the town.

Anna Marie was wearing a vintage Karen Millen suit that was in her wardrobe for the last 15 years,

"It's like an unfinished jigsaw"

From 11pm to 4am  Friday to Sunday, the Mother stage will be transformed into a high-octane queer dance party