Charter Bar & Eatery at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise, Co Laois, has been named Hotel Bar Of The Year at the Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards.

Cecelia Marshall (née Healion), Kilfoylan, Moate, Offaly and formerly Mountmellick, Laois died on 11 November, in the loving care of the staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.

A THIRD man arrested in Laois as part of an ongoing cross-border terrorism investigation has been released without charge.

The prisoners were working in the horticultural area of the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise

Denis Cullinane, Newlands, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly Mountrath, Laois, retired Garda Superintendent, passed away at home on 13 November, surrounded by his family. Dearly beloved and loving husband of 64 years of Ita (O’Neill).

FIVE beautiful community parks in Laois have been awarded Green Flags for their well-managed sustainable spaces.

The defendant was before the court charged with knowingly having in “his possession an explosive substance” at O’Moore Place, Portlaoise, Co Laois on Tuesday 4 November

Margaret Lynch, 23 Derrywood, Durrow, Laois and formerly Aharney, Lisdowney, Co Kilkenny, retired night matron of Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, passed away peacefully in her 94th year on 13 November, surrounded by her loving family, while ...

He said the defendant had allegedly followed the woman up the road and allegedly charged at her with the wooden plank

TWO courageous Laois firefighters were honoured with awards today for their sterling service and dedication. John Clooney from Durrow Fire Station received his long service award, marking 20 years with Laois County Fire & Rescue Service.

Cecelia Marshall (née Healion), Kilfoylan, Moate, Offaly and formerly Mountmellick, Laois died on 11 November, in the loving care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore.

Elizabeth (Betty) Harvey (née Carter), Tullyroe, Abbeyleix, Laois died peacefully on 12 November at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Arthur and sisters Vera, Effie and Violet.

FEAR is rising in Mountmellick this morning as flood waters seep through vulnerable sections of the town. Manor Road and Irishtown are among the areas hit by flooding and are on high alert, as county council staff work to pump away rising water.

This is a very important event for Portlaoise town at Christmas time

THE man whose turkey farm in County Carlow was struck by bird flu last week has described the forced destruction of 5,000 turkeys as “heartbreaking”.

A THIRD man has been arrested in Laois as part of the ongoing cross-border terrorism investigation. Gardaí confirmed shortly after 10pm tonight that a third male was arrested this afternoon and has been detained for questioning.

AN OLD post office looks set to enjoy a new lease of life, with plans to convert the long-vacant building into a large café/restaurant.

MORE than 80 adults who have returned to education shared their inspirational stories at a gathering in Portlaoise this week.

WORK is about to start on a €95,000 makeover for one of the largest public playgrounds in Laois.

Pauline Conroy (née Crossan), Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully on 11 November, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Stephen. Dearly loved mother to John, Gerry, Mary, Tina, Stephen, Paula, Michael and Martin .