A NOTORIOUS junction where a driver died is still awaiting road safety measures, more than 15 years after the tragedy.

PPNs from around the country met in Leinster House for pre-budget talks with deputies and senators.

Stephanie Nolan, (Hartstown, Dublin and formerly of Mountrath, Co. Laois) September 29th 2024 peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved mother of Siobhan.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of Brookhaven nursing home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her sister Nancy and brother John.

Jack Brennan (17) who was missing from Mountmellick, Co. Laois since Monday 23rd September, 2024 has been located safe and well.An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public  for their assistance.

A HOTEL manager from Durrow is set to run a marathon with Hollywood star Colin Farrell, as they join forces to support an amazing Abbeyleix woman and friend.

Dear Editor We are all familiar with the announcement on airplanes before take-off to put on your oxygen mask first before tending to others. The same is true when looking after someone with a brain tumour.

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Jack Brennan who is missing from Mountmellick, Co. Laois since the afternoon of Monday 23rd September, 2024.

Last night's Lotto draw proved to be a memorable event for five players across Ireland including a player from Laois, with two jackpot winners and three more major prize recipients—making it an epic night of wins!A player from Co.

CLÚID HOUSING in Mountmellick is to receive funding under the Housing Finance Agency awards. The funding is for a garden and children’s play area at the Cullenbeg Park community centre.

Pat Scully, Millbrook, Portlaoise Co. Laois. Died September 26th 2024. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. (Retired Prison Officer). Predeceased by his wife Margaret and son Mark.

A SPEED ramp and pedestrian crossing are urgently needed outside a local secondary school, which has 950 students and is located near a busy filling station.

A MOTHER and daughter shoplifting team “with issues” will retire after only one outing, and neither left court with a conviction.

Edith Doyle (nee Deffew) St Brigids Place Portlaoise. September 26th 2024 . Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Patrick and son Paul.

A €5. 8m windfall has been announced for sports and leisure clubs in Laois, the largest amount the county has ever received under the sports capital and equipment programme.

Tragic news

RESIDENTS near a local railway station are “living in fear” because of constant speeding outside their homes, according to a county councillor.

The book will help children understand the changes in their loved ones

CONCERN has been expressed about the ‘ongoing delays’ in providing a new fire station for Monasterevin.

THE Laois ICA marquee was a hive of activity during the recent Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska.