Laois fashionistas put their best stilettos forward when ii came to the fashion stakes at last week's Punchestown Racing Festival.

Pat (Patricia) Delaney (née Kehoe), Demesne, Roscrea and formerly of the Highway Inn, Ballaghmore and Athy, Co. Kildare passed away peacefully at the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit, Roscrea surrounded by her loving family on Saturday 3 May.

The green field site for the new courthouse is located on lands behind the Aldi store, off James Fintan Lalor Avenue.

THE first of the Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions took place in Dunamaise Arts Centre recently.

LAOIS is fast becoming the go-to county for music festivals.  With the headliners already announced for both the Electric Picnic and Forest Fest, now comes the headline acts for the annual Folly in Cullohill.

Kathleen Bracken. (née O’Rourke), Dun Masc, Portlaoise and formerly Athy and London passed away peacefully on Saturday 3 May at Saint James’s Hospital, Dublin. Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late Fionan.

Margaret passed away peacefully on 4th May 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her brother Jim. Beloved wife of Michael, and dear mother to Julie, David and Anita.

Eilish (Lil) Coogan, Lower Main St, Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally. In her 100th year. Former Public Health Nurse.  Predeceased by her parents Denis and Elizabeth and siblings, Maureen, Jack, Rose, and Denis.

INFORMATION has been sought from the HSE following a recent report by the Land Development Agency that identified lands adjoining Saint Fintan’s Hospital in Portlaoise, that has the potential to realise up to 960 homes.

Francis McNally, 5 St. Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise died on Saturday 3 May in the company of his loving family at Naas General Hospital. Francis was the beloved husband of the late Betty and dear father of Deirdre, Imelda, Frank and Tom.

CELEBRATING 20 years since its initial release, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith has returned to cinemas for a limited time, inviting audiences on a nostalgic trip back to that galaxy far, far away.

GARDAÍ failed to provide a defendant with any or all evidence relating to an alleged drink-driving charge because “they were tied up with administrative duties”.

AS I WRITE this article looking out of my window, the month of May begins in splendid sunshine. Birds singing loudly and leaves on the trees suggest a new season, a new time. In this Easter season, Christ’s resurrection continues to inspire hope.

Mary Woods (née Cuddy), Seafield Lawns, Avenue Road, Dundalk/Camross passed away peacefully in the dedicated care of the staff of St. Peter’s Nursing Home, Castlebellingham.

MEMBERS from Laois Comhairle na nÓg along with Laois Sports Partnership are organising a sports taster day for second year students in which is to be held on Saturday 17 May at Portlaoise Leisure Centre.

Such ramps are only located in urban areas where’s there public street lighting said the council official.

Sydney Harvey, Derrycarrow, Camross passed away peacefully on Thursday 1 surrounded by his loving family and in the loving care of nurses and staff of Saint Vincent’s Nursing Unit, Mountmellick.

Paddy Lowry, Kiln Lane, Mountrath, a former employee of Bord Na Mona, died peacefully on Friday 2 May at Beaumont Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family after an illness bravely borne. Paddy was predeceased by son Jason (died in infancy).

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is reminding the public to consider all care options, including local Injury Units, GPs, pharmacists, and GP out-of-hours services before attending the emergency department (ED).

Marie Murphy (née Delaney), Clonadacasey, Mountrath passed away peacefully on Thursday 1 May at home surrounded by her loving family. Marie was predeceased by her husband Ned and son Brian.