Members of the Portlaoise Panto Committee would like to thank everyone who gave so generously at the church gate collection last weekend. Your support is greatly appreciated. The Panto Production this year is ***Goldilocks and the 3 Beours***.

The Bass Brothers comprising of Tony McInerney, James McInerney and Martin Donoghue put on a blistering set.

"The Government might give out about Trump, but it is copying what he is doing economically and handing over key industries to large companies that are leading us on a merry dance and absolutely ripping off the taxpayer," said the TD.

Cultural events took place in Clonad GAA Clubhouse during Culture Night.

THE Irish Music Scene is buzzing with new talent and Laois’s very own Barry Deegan is a rising star to keep an eye on.

An amazing night of different cultures were on show in Portlaoise.

"With that he pounced and got me by my neck. He kept beating me into the side of the head," claimed the woman.

May Eileen rest in peace.

May John rest in peace.

May John rest in peace.

CREWS from two Laois fire stations rushed to the scene after a tractor plunged into a canal last night. The tractor rolled into the Grand Canal in the Vicarstown area, shortly before 7pm on Monday evening.

ONE of Carlow’s longest established and most well-known shops has just been put up for sale, marking the end of an era in retail history. Haddens Centre on Tullow Street in Carlow town centre was established by the Hadden family in 1909.

May Frank rest in peace.

Deputy Aird said the new school term for parents in Laois was marred with significant gaps in the School Transport Scheme.

ÓGLAIGH Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE), an organisation of National ex-service personnel, recently donated funds to the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.

Harvest thanksgiving services will be held in Coolbanagher, Rosenallis and in Mountmellick.

May Tom Joe rest in peace.

RESIDENTS who lives in Kilminchy Retirement Village in Portlaoise claims “lives are being put at risk” by alleged anti-social behaviour from teenagers from a nearby housing estate.

On one occasion the 44-year-old was found sleeping in a bush drunk in the People’s Park in Portlaoise.

AN UNSUCCESSFUL candidate in both recent local and General Elections has been charged with allegedly sending abusive social medial posts to a county councillor.