Christy O'Brien, Chapel Street, Mountmellick and formerly O'Moore Place, Portlaoise died peacefully on 23 October at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

THE Last Irish Wolf, written by Carlow-based author John MacKenna and illustrated by artist Faye Tucker, was launched at Carlow library on 14 October.

A MOTORIST caught driving a dangerously defective car was described as a ‘limbo’ contestant by gardaí. The car’s suspension was so low that it was hitting the tarmac and sending out sparks, before it was pulled in today by Laois gardaí.

Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, the HSE Midlands wants to remind Laois people of their treatment options before attending the Emergency Department (ED) at the hospital.

A HEROIC Laois garda has received a Scott Medal for bravery, after he and a colleague rescued a woman from a house fire.

LAOIS has won an amazing three gold medals at the national 2025 Tidy Towns awards ceremony. The glittering hat-trick was scored in Croke Park today by Portlaoise, Durrow and former Ireland's Tidiest Town title winner Abbeyleix.

Christy O'Brien, Chapel Street, Mountmellick and formerly O'Moore Place, Portlaoise died peacefully on 23 October at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Fifteen people have appeared before Dublin District Court on public order charges in connection with disturbances on Wednesday night in Saggart, Co Dublin. A sixteenth appeared on a charge of violent disorder in the same area.

A FOMER pupil of The Rock NS has turned her passion into an inspiring educational project with the launch of her first children’s book he World is in our Hands.

A DEFENDANT who had 100 previous convictions and who is already serving a prison sentence had his term extended when he pleaded guilty last week in Carlow District Court to stealing from a local branch of Boots Pharmacy.

A LAOIS man who allegedly assaulted his partner of 15 years was granted bail at Portlaoise Family Law Court this week.

Bernadette (Bernie) Tynan (née Carroll), Fr O'Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Bernadette (Bernie) Tynan, Fr O’Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois, on 23 October.

Evelyn O'Rourke (née O'Keeffe), Bonton Villa, Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois passed away peacefully on 23 October, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Seamus and loving mother to Eamonn (Archie), Geraldine, Anne, Claire and Gillian.

Joey Tuohy, London, England and formerly Lakeglen and Marian Ave. , Portlaoise, Laois, passed away peacefully on 17 October in the care of the North London Hospice.

A MAN who broke into an army camp and stole several items, including socks, was last week handed a suspended sentence when he appeared before Carlow District Court.

A POPULAR picnic area in beautiful Laois woodlands could be set for a spruce-up, following an appeal by a local councillor.

A 37-year-old man was brought before today’s (23 October) sitting of Portlaoise District Court charged with robbery.

THE Ballinakill Vintage & Classic Owners Club is gearing up to host the annual Indoor Motor Show in Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise on Sunday 26 October.

UGLY overhead wires on two central streets in Portarlington will remain for the foreseeable future, despite repeated appeals since last year.

A WOMAN was knocked off a bicycle on a busy road in Portarlington, which many motorists wrongly believe is a fully one-way route.