Robert (Bobby) Hovenden, The Swan Road, Durrow, 98 years of age passed away peacefully on Sunday 11 May surrounded by his loving family while under the care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

AN AMAZING collection of paintings by a talented Laois artist was launched in Abbeyleix Library on Thursday 1 May. Growing up on a dairy farm in Mountmellick, Nano Culliton has been painting for most of her life.

The scholarship will provide financial assistance to one deserving student to help meet the costs of a four-year undergraduate degree.

BALLYBROPHY Train Station was officially named ‘Age Friendly’ at a launch ceremony on Friday 2 May.

FOR over 20 years, Access Cinema has partnered with the Irish Film Institute to organise a May film tour where screenings nationwide coincide with the Bealtaine Festival.

“People walking or in wheelchairs need to be able to get around the cemetery" - Cllr Marie Tuohy

Mary Brophy Moore, of 40 Monacurragh, Carlow and Kent, England and formerly of Redhill, Ballyroan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday 10 May at her home in Carlow.

AS I WRITE this article, the cardinal electors are currently in conclave. Their task: to select the 267th successor of Peter. I pray that the spirit of discernment and peace will descend upon them and their choice will reflect the heart of Jesus.

After celebrating his 90th birthday, Liam Brennan, Coolnariska, Killeshin passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday 10 May surrounded by his loving family.

John Daly, Beechfield Road, Walkinstown and formerly of Clonaslee and Department of Defence, Dublin slipped away peacefully on Friday 9 May in the wonderful care of the staff of Maryfield Nursing Home, Chapelizod.

According to the Housing Minister €3.6 million in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants have been paid out in Laois.

FOURTH Wall Theatre Group are busy rehearsing for their upcoming stage production of the Bernard Farrell play ‘I do not like you Dr. Fell.

A DRIVER transporting 40 passengers failed to notice Gardaí pursuing him with blue lights and sirens for over 5km because he was distracted by a phone call.

A Laois councillor is calling for a review on the laws around electric scooter use

The annual Africa Day takes place in Portlaoise on Saturday 31 May

Luke Morrissey, 18 Lake Cresent, Kilminchy, Portlaoise died on Thursday 8 May at home. Luke was the dearly loved son to Cathy and Noel and much loved brother to Orla, Jade, Lee, Evan and Brodee.

The luxurious Laois based Ballyfin Demesne, one of  Ireland’s most prestigious five-star historic country house hotel, has been recognised in the esteemed Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list.

Beloved wife of James and much loved mother of Jennie and Kevin. Deeply regretted by her son-in-law Liam, daughter-in-law Debbie, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

TO MARK Local Development Week, which celebrates the role local development companies play in building vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities, Laois Partnership is holding a roadshow in the Clochar Centre, Rathdowney today, Tuesday 13 May.

It was a bright sunny day for a small group of pupils at Gaelscoil Thromaire, Mountrath when they made their First Holy Communion on Sunday 4 May at Hallow Church.