THE notorious Stoney Road in Laois is living up to its name, causing a litany of damage to cars. The busy but rocky route to Camross GAA Club was highlighted at a council meeting this week, when there was an urgent appeal for resurfacing.

A NURSING home in Co. Laois has been criticised by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) in a new report. Droimnín Nursing Home in Stradbally, Laois, has come under scrutiny for providing inadequate services to those under its care.

William (Billy) Kelly, Graiguecullen, Laois/Carlow and formerly Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom died peacefully on 14 January at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny with his close friends Duck and M. J. at his side. Loving father, uncle and grandfather.

A MAN who was allegedly seen masturbating in the skateboard area of a children’s playground in Portlaoise was brought before last week’s sitting of the local district court.

David Brown, Forest View, Tonafarna, Vicarstown, Laois passed away peacefully at his residence on 14 January in his 84th year, in the company of his loving family.

A HISTORIC cross that was saved by chance when a Laois convent was demolished is coming home, after lying in a shed for over 30 years.

TO many, chess is more than a game – it is an art with a rich history, one that stretches back centuries, or a science based in logic, with a vast expanse of moves and methods to best your opponent.

Catherine O'Shaughnessy (née Lambe), Ealing, London and formerly of The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois died at Northwick Park Hospital on 10 January, with her children by her side.

FÁILTE Ireland has announced that a further 17 projects, worth over €5. 5 million, have secured funding through the EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.

TWO men who were allegedly planning a terrorist attack on a mosque and who were allegedly part of a right-wing extremist group were back before Portlaoise District Court last week.

Marie Corcoran (née Brophy), Coolagh, Clonaslee, Laois /Tullamore, Offaly passed away peacefully in her home on 13 January, surrounded by her devoted family.

Anne Kehoe (née Murphy), Boughlone, Portlaoise, Laois and formerly Leinster Crescent, Carlow died suddenly at her residence on 12 January. Beloved wife of the late David.

PORTLAOISE Community First Responders (PCFR) will host their first open training session at Portlaoise Library on Thursday 22 January from 6. 30pm - 7. 30pm.

A STUNNING exhibition of almost 30 vibrant paintings by local artist and retired vice-principal of Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix, Frances Tobin, is currently on display in Abbeyleix library for the month of January.

A MAN who was drunk and caused a nuisance in the A&E at Portlaoise hospital was fined €200 when he appeared at the local district court.

FOUR schools in Laois have received the go-ahead to provide additional classes for children with special needs. Three primary schools and one secondary school in the county will have new special classes when the next school year starts in September.

A BELOVED 105-year-old great-grandmother passed away at her home in Laois on Monday, with her family by her side. Bridget (Brin) Fitzpatrick (née Loughman) from Park, Ballacolla died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, in her 106th year.

The death occurred on Tuesday 13 January of Margaret Brown (née Lalor), Fieldbrook, Portlaoise, Laois. Retired nursing staff of St Fintan's Hospital, Portlaoise. Beloved wife of Eddie.

A DISQUALIFIED driver who tested positive for cocaine has been arrested in Portlaoise, after allegedly giving false details to gardaí.

A VERY special charity event, Stories  with Miriam O’Callaghan, will take place on Wednesday 21 January in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, bringing together sport, music, humour and personal stories.