John passed away peacefully at his home in Loughteague on Friday morning 18 October. John was the beloved husband of Mary (Kerr) and loving father to Brigid (Quigley), Anna (Malone) and Siobhán.

TWO students from Laois were awarded €24,000 each from the Naughton Foundation Scholarship. Sarah Daly and Ella McNulty are formers student of Scoil Chríost Rí in Portlaoise.

A huge array of vintage vehicles including tractors and motorcycles are expected to take part in the event

Bracken’s Gala is once again celebrating, as the Portlaoise store was announced as the overall winner of Best Bakers Corner at the Gala Retail Group’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

“A PERSON’S mental health and looking after it is key to dealing with physical illness,” said a woman who has dealt with two brain tumours and is keen to highlight how important social interaction can be.

It's expected the new bus service for around the town will be operational in January

The reason handrails weren’t put up previously was that by installing a handrail, it would further restrict the width of the footpath at the location.

LAOIS has been named as one of the top counties for Deposit Return Scheme recycling as Lidl Ireland reaches 100 million DRS returns across its 180 stores throughout Ireland.

'A lot of people spend a lot of time in graveyards reflecting and visiting their loved ones' - cllr Barry Walsh

A MAN has denied two dangerous driving charges following a crash during the St Patrick’s Day parade in Stradbally last March.

The judge described the defendant’s behaviour was “inexcusable”

John Abbott, High Ridge, Ballyhemmon, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, formerly Pike of Rushall, Co. Laois John passed away peacefully on 16th October 2024 at Castlecomer District Hospital, Co. Kilkenny.

James (Jim) O’Rourke. Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Jim passed away peacefully on the 17th October 2024, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Beloved husband of Margaret, and dear father to Carmel (Fitzpatrick) Dysart, Michael and John.

Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital.

A NEW bus service for Portlaoise should be operational by the start of the New Year.

Formerly of Tallaght Dublin and Kinnitty County Offaly Peacefully surrounded by Avril, Susan, Michelle, Lorraine and Connor at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her partner David, mother Kathleen, brothers and sisters.

A MAN has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a Laois student journalist in a hit-and-run last year.

Abbeyleix Gardai recently seized a small quantity of Fireworks in the area. Gardaí would like to remind you that not only are fireworks illegal but also highly dangerous.

TWO new designated Dementia friendly areas have recently been opened in Portlaoise Hospital.

A public meeting is taking place in Bloom HQ Mountrath tonight Thursday 17 October regarding plans for the development of a quarry at an existing quarry at the townlands of Mounthall and Cummer in Camross.