P. J. Keenan, Roundwood, Mountrath, Laois passed away suddenly at his home on 2 December. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Sheila, brother Tim, sister-in-law Helen and brother-in-law Paddy (Dowling).

The streets of Ballylinan are lit up this Christmas, adding a warm, festive atmosphere to the local community.

A MAN who was driving a tractor and trailer without insurance was disqualified from driving for six years when he appeared at last week’s sitting of Portlaoise District Court.

UPLIFTING music set the tone for a memorable visit to the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) service centre at St Fintan’s Hospital Campus, Portlaoise.

TWO special guests will light up the Mountmellick Christmas Tree this Friday, when a remarkable mother and son will spread festive cheer throughout the 'little town with the big heart’.

Teresa O’Sullivan (née Keenan), Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully at home on 1 December, surrounded by her loving family.

Francis Bates, Gort na nÓir, Abbeyleix, Laois and late of Cullahill, Laois and Ewell, Surrey, UK, died peacefully at his residence.

A PRESENTATION was given to Laois County Council by broadband officer Antoinette Brennan concerning the €2. 6 billion national broadband roll-out plan, at the recent monthly meeting.

The Portarlington Parent and Toddler Group recently held a heartwarming toy swap at the Portarlington Community Centre, bringing families together while easing the burden of holiday expenses.

Portlaoise Lions Club will hold their annual Christmas Tree Sale throughout the month of December in aid of Laois Hospice.

A MAN who stole a tube of Fixodent denture adhesive, a can of Pepsi Cola and a packet of cheese from Tesco was given until April next year to come up with the money to pay for the goods when he came before last week’s sitting of Portlaoise District ...

Nuala Moore (née Campion), Celbridge, Co Kildare and formerly Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully on 30 November at The Mater Private Hospital.

Paddy Connolly, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully at home on 1 December, surrounded by his loving children. Beloved husband of the late Lena. Loving father to Martin, Eugene, Dolores, Veronica, Jody and Patricia.

STAFF and children at Scoil Mhuire Fatima in Timahoe were in celebratory mood, as they gathered for the official opening of their newly constructed basketball court and walkway.

FREE parking on Saturdays will be available in Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Portarlington in the run-up to Christmas, at least for up to two hours.

A Portlaoise College student has earned national recognition after winning the ‘Young Engineer of the Year’ award from the ETTA Mikolaj Bielecki was presented with the award in recognition of his leaving cert engineering project which he completed ...

Electric Picnic has revealed the first nine acts for next year’s festival in Stradbally, which will run from 28-30 August. Fontaines D. C.

WHEN gardaí responded to a report of an alleged assault in the Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise they saw a man lying on the ground with blood coming from the back of his head and mouth.

OLDER people in Laois are urged to prepare for harsh winter weather, with the launch of a new guide containing helpful advice and warnings.

A FLEET of emergency service vehicles will dazzle Portlaoise for ‘Blue Lights and Christmas Lights’ next weekend.