Gardaí and Brian’s family are concerned for his well-being.

More photos from Forest Fest in next week's edition of the Laois Nationalist.

A CARLOW businessman has gone on trial charged with handling a large assortment of stolen power tools and later providing false invoices to gardaí in order to prove ownership of those tools.

Esther (Ciss) Dunne (née Troy), Glendowns, Portlaoise and formerly Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully on 26 July in Naas Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Har.

Emlyn O'Reilly, Liogard Portlaoise passed away peacefully on 26 July, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness borne with courage, dignity and positivity. Predeceased by his father Michael and niece Amy.

A WOMAN who alleged that her ex-partner tried to strangle her asked a judge to alter his bail conditions, so that the man could return to her home.

Once again, the fashion show at Newbridge Silverware celebrates Irish designers at one of Kildare's most anticipated events

William (Liam) Kirwan, Capard, Rosenallis, Laois passed away peacefully at home on 26 July in his 90th year, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Maura O’Donnell (Dublin).

A COURT sitting in October will be crunch time for a teenager, who is accused of stealing a box of Pringles crisps from a supermarket. The 15-year-old, who cannot be identified due to his age, is charged with theft of a tub of Pringles worth €3.

Seán Ronayne - ‘Nature Boy’ - is a wildlife sound-recordist, award-winning author and environmental activist.

May Pat rest in peace.

TIME and seasons come and go. So far, 2025 seems to have moved very quickly. It's hard to believe this week we begin the month of August. Traditionally, August is associated with harvest and thanksgiving.

A FAMILY-RUN bakery and café in Portlaoise thanked loyal customers, as the doors sadly closed after only six months in business.

OUTGOING Dunamaise Arts Centre director Michelle de Forge was treated to a well-planned surprise lunch by colleagues, when she arrived back to an unexpected but delightful gathering at the Portlaoise venue to wish her well in her future endeavours.

The local TD said that over-reliance on agency staff is concerning.

Looking for EP tickets? This is your chance to win two weekend tickets for this year’s Electric Picnic and support the Community Hub Build in Durrow. The draw takes place on Monday 11th August at 11am, one entry is €5 and three entries are €10.

THE Laois based Cara Rescue Dogs voluntary organisation is holding a Dog Fest on Sunday 3 August from noon to 2pm at Emo Park (R32 C44V).

The judge was not pleased the teen had not turned up in court.

Florence (Florrie) Foley (née Cassidy), Rathdowney and 6 Ceannt Fort, Dublin 8, died peacefully on 25 July at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington, Co Laois, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Frank.

Six libraries around Laois held robotic workshops.