Brendan Oakley, Arlington Estate, Portarlington passed away peacefully on Saturday 1 February surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Concepta (Connie) Gill (née Coen), Ullard, Portarlington and formerly of Boyle, County Roscommon passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore on Friday 31 January.

Patrick (Paddy) Clarke, Tierhogar, Killenard, Portarlington (formerly of ESB Moneypoint, Kilrush County Clare) died peacefully under the exceptional care of the staff of Saint Brigid’s Hospital, Shaen on Tuesday 28 January.

Kathleen Knight , La Bergerie, Crow Lane, Portarlington and formerly of 45 Assumpta Terrace, Portarlington passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the tender care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington on Monday ...

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A YOUNG man who stabbed and killed an intruder who had attacked him in his home in the middle of the night has withdrawn a bid to overturn his conviction for manslaughter.

A DISSAGREEMENT that started in a house and ended up on a public roadway landed a 52-year-old woman in court.

The solicitor said that his client was homeless and vulnerable at the time.

A DEFENDANT who appeared in Portlaoise District Court said she did not accept that cash seized by gardaí during a search of her house was the proceeds of drug dealing.

Reports are coming in that the road from Mountmellick to Emo is impassable. There’s a tree down just past Stewart’s, The Rock, blocking half the road. Further up, just past the turn off for Killeen, the road is completely blocked.

Michael Hanbury, New Mill Court, Canal Road, Portarlington and formerly of Clonroosk, Clonbullogue County Offaly died unexpectedly on Thursday 16 January at his residence.

Kathleen Dunne (née Leavy), Rosecourt, Portarlington passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday 17 January while in the excellent care of the staff of Saint Brigid's Hospital, Shaen and previously in the wonderful care of the ...

Áine Mary Kainz (née Walsh) passed away on Tuesday14 January in Vienna surrounded by her loving family. Áine was predeceased by her parents Patrick and Margaret (Walsh) and her sisters Sheila, Máiréad, Maire and Deirdre.

"He completely disregarded my boundaries; he betrayed my trust in the worst way.” 

THE FIRST art exhibition in Laois for 2025 was launched on Saturday 4 January in The Gallery of Divine Inspiration at Bloom HQ Mountrath with the unveiling of a vibrant collection of paintings by Anna Kupper in her first solo show in Ireland.

LAOIS Heritage Society launched its 11th issue of its local history journal in the Midland Park Hotel recently. The launch was held as part of the annual Laois Heritage Seminar which was also organised by Laois Heritage Office.

Sean (John) Shortall, Bracklone Street, Portarlington passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Cardiac Care Unit of the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise on Monday 23 December.

Deirdre Quinn (née McNamara) formerly of Corbally House, Quin County Clare, Blackhill House, Abbeyleix and Killenard, Portarlington died peacefully at home Saturday 21 December. Dearly beloved wife of the late Dr. John (Jack).

You are invited along to join in the festive fun, food, beverages and musical entertainment to enjoy on both days

"I hope this will be prioritised and fast-tracked because it’s badly needed,” said one councillor.