FEARS for the safety of elderly people visiting an isolated Laois graveyard have sparked an appeal for public lighting at the site.

The coroner also recommended that the defence forces improve its communications as she was aware of “highly inappropriate” information in the way news of the deceased’s death was disclosed.

A DEVASTATING dog attack on a flock of 25 sheep belonging to James and Margaret Reddy in Templepeter has left 11 animals dead, including several that were family pets, prompting calls for urgent changes to current legislation.

THE rollout of high-speed fibre broadband across Laois will be completed by the end of next summer, according to National Broadband Ireland (NBI).

Kevin Moroney, New Line Road, Mountrath, Laois and formerly of Killarney, Co Kerry (ex-Garda Siochána) passed away peacefully on 16 September, at the Mountpleasant Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcock, Co Kildare.

Circle K, Ireland’s leading fuel and convenience retailer, is delighted to announce that a special fuel discount will be in place at participating service stations across the island of Ireland today.

Michael (Mick) Hogan, Shanahoe, Abbeyleix, Laois and formerly of Shannon and Inagh Co Clare died peacefully on 16 September at St Theresa’s Nursing Home, Kilrush.

he Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission at this time.

Patricia Mary Lally (née Behan), Abbeyleix, Laois/ Ballyroan, Laois and formerly Bray, Co Wicklow passed away peacefully on 17 September, in the care of her loving family.

LAOIS Partnership Company (LPC), is seeking the views and opinions of the people of Laois in forming its new strategic plan.

STEEP road safety ramps in a Laois village were compared to the Berlin Wall at a council meeting.

A CREATIVE crochet artist from Laois has been shortlisted for a national award by a new government agency.

THE Portlaoise headquarters of Midland Steel has hosted over 150 business leaders and industry representatives at a landmark event.

LAOIS County Council will host the Climate Carnival 2025 at Ballintubbert Gardens and House at the end of this month. The Climate Carnival will take place over two days on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 September.

A 33-year-old man told Carlow District Court he punched an autistic man at a petrol station because he feared for his safety and that of his 12-year-old son.

A BEAUTIFUL tourism attraction offering colourful horse-drawn wagon tours and comfortable glamping has officially opened its doors, with the help of a €250,000 grant.

THE Laois team is all set for the National Ploughing Championships in Offaly this week, when they will dig deep to bring glory across the border.

A VAN driver stopped on the N7 is facing a six-month driving ban, after being caught holding a mobile phone in one hand and a cigarette in the other.

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The court was  told that it was the fourth time in which HIQA has made such an urgent application in relation to a nursing home since 2016.