It is the state’s case that Dylan McCarthy (29) died following an incident in which he received both punches and “a vicious kick” to the head from Calvin Dunne (24)

Patrick Conlon, formerly of Crumlin Dublin and late of Mountmellick died peacefully on Tuesday 4 January surrounded by his loving family at Tullamore Hospital, following a short illness borne with outstanding strength and courage.

Seminar will offer expert advice on congenital heart disease

REMEMBER IF IN DOUBT KEEP THEM OUT.

Andrew (Andy) Whelan, McDonagh Avenue, Cloughjordan and formerly of Moanfin, Kilruane and Slatt, Wolfhill passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday 4 February in the care of the staff at University Hospital, Limerick.

AS part of their studies in European art history fifth year and Leaving Cert Applied art students from Portlaoise College visited Paris recently. They were accompanied by their teachers Mr. Hennessy, Ms. O’Grady, and Mr. Petkovic.

THERE was standing room only in Scoil Mhuire NS, Abbeyleix last Wednesday as the school welcomed special guests from the community to celebrate Grandparents’ Day.

WHILE carrying out a search of a house in Portarlington, gardaí uncovered a white powdery substance. When tested, it was found to be cocaine with a street value of €2,240.

Sylvia Cooke (née Whiteford), Oakfield, Boherard, Clough, Ballacolla and Newpark, The Commons, Thurles, Co.

A further €1.3 million of cocaine along with €25,000 in cash was also seized.

The intelligence-led operation has taken down the main supply network for cocaine and crack cocaine into West Dublin, said Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary

Seán Quinn Blandsford, Ballyroan passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family at The Residence, Portlaoise on Tuesday 4 February. Seán was predeceased by his sister Betty (McWey). Cherished and much loved husband of Marie.

“Very sick patients are being placed on trolleys not just in clinically inappropriate spaces such as infection control wards, but also unsafe spaces such as in front of fire points and fire exits," said the INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha.

The closing date for submission of completed applications is Friday 28 February.

THE man accused of the fatal hit and run of a Kildare teenager in November finally got bail at a cost of €20,000 last week (28 January) after a judge accepted the bona fides of the accused’s cousin and his business partner to underwrite the amount.

ANOTHER successful year was reviewed at the annual general meeting of People First Credit Union.

Sweet Inniscarra was promoted as an Irish romance film depicting the habits, customs and mannerisms of the natives besides revealing many Irish beauty spots to the silver screen for the first time.

"It is great that common sense has prevailed and that Dáil rules have been upheld." - Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley

The court was told the 33-year-old defendant had not got the compensation with him in court.

Kathleen Lee (née Kennedy) - Gallows Hill, Ennis, Co. Clare and formerly of Rossmore, Errill passed away peacefully on Sunday 2 February in the loving care of the staff in University Hospital, Limerick. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Dr.