Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her loving husband Leo and her infant daughter Kathleen.

THE spine-chilling tale of a haunted bridge in Laois features in a new book of ghost stories from every county in Ireland.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) released their official 242 new vehicle registrations statistics for September 2024.1388 new cars have been registered in Laois since January of this year, a 4.68% increase when compared to the same ...

MINISTER of state Seán Fleming joined pupils at Portlaoise Educate Together National School to launch the 2025 Our World Awards.

ALMOST a quarter-of-a-million people visited Emo Court and Parklands last year, as it remains by far the top tourist attraction in Laois.

Stradbally's Charm In Laois' heart, where rolling hills reside, A town named Stradbally, where memories abide. The Bauteogue river flows through its land, Its beauty shines, a work of nature's hand.

A FAMILIAR and very popular figure is expected to take the reins at Laois County Council.

LAOIS County Council has approved an increase in the Local Property Tax which increases to 15 percent.

The funeral arrangements have been announced for Ciaran (Bobo) Lawal. Ciaran passed away, suddenly and peacefully at home. Deeply missed by his mum Prisca and his dad Nuru Lawal. Adored brother of Kuda, sisters Colletta and Latoya.

PORTLAOISE College opened its doors to parents and prospective students on the evenings of the 25 and 26 September for its annual open nights. Both evenings began with a welcome address by principal Noel Daly.

Suddenly & peacefully at home. Deeply missed by his mum Prisca and his dad Nuru Lawal. Adored brother of Kuda, sisters Colletta and Latoya. Deeply missed by his nieces and nephews, extended family and his many friends.

Spink Comhaltas celebrated Culture Night 2024 with a wonderful evening of music in Aylward’s Rural Museum in Durrow. The night was also held in tandem with the group’s annual awards evening.

Fifteen energetic and enthusiastic employees from the Laois based Fingleton White engineering company recently donned gardening gloves and boots to reduce Rhododendron ponticum, an invasive plant species growing wild in Abbeyleix Bog.

A YOUNG mother-of-four with lung cancer has appealed to the government to recognise the desperate financial struggles faced by many people with serious illnesses.

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.