The HSE Dublin and Midlands wishes to advise that all acute hospitals within this region are experiencing a high number of patients with respiratory viral illnesses, such as Influenza, RSV and COVID-19.

DEFEATED Laois general election candidate Maria McCormack has been selected by Sinn Féin to contest the elections to Seanad Éireann. The party this morning nominated six candidates to contest the upcoming Senate elections in January.

AN appeal has been launched for a missing midlands woman, amid serious concern for her well-being.

David Chambers, Whitefield, Mountrath and formerly of Clonee, Fenagh, Co. Carlow passed away peacefully at his home in the loving care of his wife and son on Sunday 29 December. David was the much loved husband of Betty and father of Richard.

Sharon Scully, Salem House, Clara Road, Tullamore, Offaly and formerly of Glasgow, Scotland and Portlaoise died on Saturday 28 December at Saint Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

"They’ll brake and slow down for a while until they realise it’s only a mark on the road," said one councillor. 

A MAN who broke into a garda station and broke into a house in Durrow was ordered to undergo a probation report with a view to carrying out a community service order.

Michael McManus, 19 The Garden Village, Portlaoise and previously of 36 Thomond Road, Ballyfermot and Henrietta Place, Bolton Street, Dublin passed away peacefully at home surround by his loving family on Saturday 28 December.

Mary Campion (née Loughman), Knockiel House, Rathdowney, Laois Mary Campion (née Loughman) , Knockiel House, Rathdowney, Laois died peacefully on 29 December, in the presence of her loving family.

Larry Dunne, Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois Larry Dunne. Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise passed away peacefully at home on 28 December, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Frances and dearly loved father to Alan, Karol, Joan and Sarah.

Jeremiah (Jerry) Ryan, Castletown, Laois/ Bansha, Tipperary Jeremiah (Jerry) Ryan, Cuddagh, Castletown, Laois and formerly Bansha, Co.

Felix Bennett, Glendowns, Portlaoise, Laois Felix passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at St James’s Hospital on 24 December. Son of the late Felix and Catherine Bennett. Brother to Noel and Richard.

Sharon Scully (née Blackie), Portlaoise, Laois/ Salem House, Clara Road, Tullamore, Offaly  Sharon died on 28 December at St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. She is formerly of Glasgow, Scotland and Portlaoise, Laois.

Michael (Henry) McDonald, Farnans, Wolfhill, Laois/Ballylinan, Laois/ Athy, Kildare Henry passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his family, in Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore on 27 December.

Frederick McGLINN, Portlaoise, Laois/ Killiney, Dublin Frederick Joseph (Derrick) McGlinn (Killiney, Co. Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise) died on 27 December, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. (late of RTÉ).

Michael McManus 19 Garden Village, Portlaoise, Laois/ Ballyfermot, Dublin Michael McManus, 19 Garden Village, Portlaoise and previously 36 Thomond Road, Ballyfermot and Henrietta Place, Bolton Street, Dublin died peacefully at home on 28 December, ...

YOUTHREACH Portlaoise has raised an amazing €8,765 through its recent Christmas market to help brave toddler Robyn Neville-Quinn (18 months), who is awaiting a bone marrow transplant in a London hospital.

A MAN who was detected soaking wet after trying to gain illegal access to this year's Electric Picnic by crossing a local river came before Portlaoise District Court on public order offences.Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said that at 8.30pm on 17 August, ...

Annie Connolly of Upper Rossmore and formerly of Clogrennane, Bilboa passed away peacefully on Friday 27 December at her home. She will be sadly missed by her loving cousins, relatives, good neighbours, carers and friends.

THE Portlaoise Group, accompanied by a spiritual director is organising a Pilgrimage to Lourdes beginning on Tuesday 9 September. The cost of the Pilgrimage is €735 per person, but if paid in full before Friday 10 January the cost will be €635.