A LATE night train from Dublin to Portlaoise and Portarlington will be requested from Irish Rail, following a proposal by local councillors.The last train from Heuston Station to Portlaoise currently leaves at 10.10pm, too early for locals attending ...

Phina Kavanagh (née Maher), Clonard, Kilbricken, Mountrath, Laois died peacefully at her home on 17 December, surrounded by her loving husband Pat and family. Predeceased by her parents Tim and Josie, brother Michael and sister Breda.

WATER Safety Ireland, in collaboration with Laois Co Council, hosted an awards ceremony to recognise the achievements of local people who had completed their water safety training and also those who had implemented said training in critical moments ...

MORE than 200 new houses and a creche have been approved for Portlaoise, after a majority of county councillors voted to rezone land in the town.

Christine (Chrissie) Fenlon, Ballyadden, Ballybrittas, Laois died peacefully on 16 December, surrounded by her loving family, while in the excellent care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington.

A CREMATORIUM has been proposed for Laois that would serve the midlands region. Laois Co Council has agreed to consider zoning suitable land for a crematorium in the County Development Plan, following a proposal by Cllr Paddy Buggy.

A REPORT of a suspected child abduction attempt in Laois is being investigated by gardaí. The suspicious approach to a schoolgirl allegedly happened in Portarlington town centre early yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.

Andy Fennelly, Main Street, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois passed away suddenly at his home on 15 December. Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret (née O'Hara).

A DRIVER was detected travelling at almost twice the speed limit on the R430 in Crettyyard, Laois during the second week of An Garda Síochána’s Christmas road safety campaign.

A LARGE amount of property that included furniture has been stolen from an ICA hall in Laois.

FUNERAL details have been announced for a father-of-five who was killed in a tragic accident in Laois at the weekend. Seán Geoghegan from Coolbally, Clough, Ballacolla will be laid to rest in his home village this Friday.

"I’m a 35-year-old man and I can’t even join a gym.” 

A MAN who allegedly hit his former partner ten times in the head and body with a lump hammer was before last week’s sitting of Portlaoise District Court, where the case was heard in camera.

A call has gone out for ‘urgent progress’ on drainage works at Tommy Murphy Park on the Springhill Road, Graiguecullen.

Philip (Willie) Treacy, Rathmore, Ballybrophy, Laois died suddenly and unexpectedly on 13 December. Predeceased by his parents Jeremiah and Peg, sisters Sheila and Mary, brothers William, James and Thomas and Stella and Denis who died at infancy.

GARDAÍ seized a car from a driver they dubbed the Grinch in a busy Laois town this morning. The Grinch was not only hogging a disabled parking space in Abbeyleix but also had no insurance or L plates and was unaccompanied on a learner permit.

PROCEEDS of the recent Portlaoise Indoor Motor Show were presented to Laois Hospice on 9 December by members of Ballinakill Vintage and Classic Owners Club, who organised the event.

A CASE involving a car detected travelling at what is believed to be the highest speed ever recorded on a public road in Ireland was heard at Portlaoise District Court last week.

A LAOIS community is in deep shock following the death of a father-of-five in a tragic accident. Seán Geoghegan of Coolbally, Clough, Ballacolla lost his life in the devastating incident near Cullohill at the weekend.

THE Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall alert on its website relating to a Laois-based establishment. All food products produced or sold by EB Food Essentials of Coolanagh, Ballickmoyler are subject to the recall.