A MAN who “drank his head off” after sneaking into last year’s Electric Picnic in Stradbally ended up before Judge Andrew Cody in Portlaoise District Court last week on a public order offence. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby told the court that at 8.

ANOTHER uninsured driver bit the dust after an encounter with gardaí in Portlaoise today. The car was seized and towed away from the scene, after gardaí received an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) alert for no insurance.

A PORTLAOISE school said today that staff and students are devastated at the death of pupil Aaron Hussain (5) from Kilminchy, who died in a road collision near his home on Saturday.

FUNERAL arrangements have been announced for a beloved five-year-old boy, who died in a road collision near his home in Portlaoise. Aaron Hussain suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by a car in Kilminchy on Saturday afternoon.

John Kennedy, Boleybeg, Spink, Abbeyleix died at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on Monday 24 February. John is predeceased by his wife Mary and son Jimmy. He lived for many years in Manchester.

FUNERAL arrangements have been announced for a popular Laois man, who died in a traffic collision outside his home on Sunday night. Paddy Mulhall from Crannagh, Stradbally sadly lost his life when he was struck by a car at about 10. 45pm.

'The pop up Don Phalaistin was a way we could have shown our support through our own Irish culture towards what’s going in in Palestine and in Gaza' - Cllr Tommy Mulligan.

PORTLAOISE College has reaffirmed its status as a volleyball powerhouse, securing the u-16 Division A all-Ireland title for the second time in three years.

LAOIS CO Council has announced the acquisition of six acres at the former Avon site at Canal Road, Portarlington.

A LAOIS woman has been reunited with a precious diamond from her engagement ring, after it fell when her hand got caught in a vent on the train she was travelling on.

HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a well-known Laois man, who died in a traffic collision outside his home last night. Paddy Mulhall from Crannagh, Stradbally lost his life when he was struck by a car at about 10. 45pm.

SHOCKED residents left homeless after a fire ripped through their apartment block have been given a temporary lifeline but their long-term future is bleak.

A LARGE number of people had to be evacuated from the waiting area in Portlaoise hospital’s A&E department due to the unruly behavior of a woman.

LOCAL Enterprise Week takes place in Laois from Monday to Friday 3-7 March. Throughout the five-day event, small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample 14 events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business.

Bridie O'Rourke (née Dillon), Durrow, Laois/ Lusk, Dublin Late of Lusk and formerly of Durrow, Co Laois, Bridie died peacefully on 23 February at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Marie McCraith (née Daly), 2 The Limekiln, Clough, Laois/ Portarlington, Laois Marie McCraith (née Daly), 2 The Limekiln, Clough, Laois and formerly Conoboro Rd, Rathdowney and Foxcroft St.

The local area is in shock

FOUR community projects in Laois will share almost €310,000 in funding announced this week. A primary school and a playground are among the projects that will share €308,465 to support rural regeneration and local communities.

GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N80 at Crannagh, Stradbally last night, Sunday 23 February. The collision involving a pedestrian and a car occurred at approximately 10. 45pm.

The N80 is closed due to a road traffic incident at Crannagh, Stradbally.Local diversions are in place.Road users are asked to take alternative routes if possible.