See photos from the launch in the current (12 August) edition of the Laois Nationalist, now in shops and online   AN art exhibition by artist and art tutor Ray Murphy was launched in The Gallery of Divine Inspiration at Bloom ...

A CAR was seized from a disqualified driver, after an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system alerted Laois gardaí. Gardaí said today that they received a real-time alert from the on board ANPR system, while they were out on mobile patrol.

A MAN was released on bail when he appeared at Portlaoise District Court last week after being charged with burglary from a local shop. Before the court was Andrew Conroy (55), Apartment 3, Hynd’s Square, Portlaoise.

Aymar Gourdet from Le Skinny Chef in Portlaoise is among 30 other suppliers nationwide who have earned their spot to showcase their products in 164 ALDI stores.

Thomas (Tommy) Coss, Bay Road, Mountmellick, passed away peacefully on 15 August, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick.

Ellen Heffernan (née Conroy), Paddock House, Mountrath, Laois passed away peacefully on Friday 15 August at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family.Funeral arrangements will be announced later.May she rest in peace.

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AN immediate Emergency Care Order was granted to the Child and Family Agency (Túsla) at the vacation sitting of Portlaoise District Court last week over serious concerns it had for the wellbeing and safety of a four-year old boy.

The new chairperson said he wanted to ensure the sector fully embraces its environmental and climate-related potential.

The 16-year-old is reported missing since Sunday10 August.

A shipwreck for a stage is set to host some fantastic groups and artists at the Electric Picnic.

IT’S not often an All-Ireland senior hurling winning captain is feted in Laois but that was the unlikely scenario at a joyful celebration this week.

Laois all-Ireland senior winning hurling side’s story of 1915 will be relived

WORKS are about to begin on a €550k upgrade of local walking trails, to make them suitable for leisure cyclists and vulnerable users.

IN a recent article I wrote about the cultural significance of the Rock of Dunamase and how the iconic sight had a bright future ahead of it, while I certainly meant those words at the time of writing, I did not realise just how near that bright ...

The local choir will be performing on its home turf during the festival weekend.

Family fun fashion show day with fantastic prizes in Laois

The location reported has traditionally been used as a ‘relief’ location for some individuals

A MAJOR upgrade at a sewage treatment plant has just begun in a local village, where the outdated system has blocked development for years. The €1. 5m upgrade to the Ballyroan plant will begin on Monday 18 August and will take about a year to complete.

Caroline Bergin (née Fleming), Boley Lower, Abbeyleix, Laois, formerly of Dromsally, Cappamore, Limerick and late of Mulcair Veterinary Clinic, Cappamore, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 12 August.