John Meehan, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully on 3 March, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity, surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Jimmy and Mollie Meehan, The Courthouse Portlaoise. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary.

WHEN gardaí stopped a man in Portlaoise and searched him, they allegedly found crack cocaine and diamorphine in his possession.

THE sudden death of an extremely popular and dedicated Portlaoise hospital nurse has caused immense shock and grief, particularly among nursing management and staff.

"What you did was something a five year old would do"

Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick, Killarles, Geashill, Offaly and formerly of Barkmills, Mountmellick, Laois died peacefully on 2 March, surrounded by his loving family, at the Regional Hospital Tullamore.

Joe Dunne, Rossmore, Ballyfin, Laois died suddenly on Monday 2 March. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Anne and mother-in-law Breda Quigley.

Tony Walsh, Church Street, Ballinakill, Laois died peacefully on 2 March, in the exceptional care of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise, aged 80 years. Formerly of Lisbigney, Ballinakill.

LAOIS Scout member Keelin O’Brien (15) is recovering following her journey to Iceland for the 2026 Crean Challenge. The Crean Challenge is an annual event inspired by Irish explorer Tom Crean.

A LAOIS business owner has hit out at US trade barriers after his products were returned for the third time on what he calls “dubious grounds”.

A short snippet of CCTV footage showed an incident involving two people on the footpath

A ROAD Safety Authority employee was among five motorists who appeared before Carlow District Court for speeding offences detected by a fixed camera on the N80 at Graiguenaspiddoge.

THE now dilapidated Savoy Cinema, with an address at Market Square, is being eyed by the Portarlington Enterprise Centre team for a potential redevelopment in collaboration with Laois Co Council.

A PROTEST by special needs assistants (SNAs) attracted strong support in Portlaoise, as deep concern remains over potential cuts in local schools.

Breda Mullany (née O'Sullivan), Portarlington, Laois and formerly of Portlaoise and Tipperary died peacefully at her home on 28 February, in the loving care of her sons. Beloved wife of the late Paddy and devoted mum to her sons Tim and Conor.

Paddy McRedmond, Castletown, Kinnitty, Offaly and formerly Clonabeg, Clonaslee, Laois died peacefully on 1 March in the excellent care of the Arden Ward, Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, after a short illness.

Naeem Iqbal ran for Fianna Fáil in the 2024 local elections

KILCOTTON near Borris-in-Ossory is home to artist, art tutor and musician Billy Dollard and the townland is also where his amazing gem of an art gallery named The Teapot Studio and Gallery is situated.

Two of the people in the car, both men in their late teens, were pronounced dead at the scene

CCTV coverage from Main Street on 26 January showed a man with a knife in his hand. He picked up a rock and smashed a window

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