FESTIVAL organisers received a welcome grant aid to hold their events.

The 41-year old was described as a 'very hard working woman'.

Dolores Dowling (née Shelly), Churchtown, Castletown and formerly of Lacken, Rosenallis died on Thursday 24 April, after an illness bravely borne, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the loving care of the staff at Saint Vincent’s ...

Betty Moore (née Hanlon), Ballycleary, Castletown passed away peacefully on Friday 21 March in the loving care of the ICU staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family.

Ann (Nan) Keenan (née Cuddy), Corrigeen, Castletown passed away peacefully on Friday 21 March at her home in her 97th year surrounded by her loving family. Ann was predeceased by her husband Tom, brother Sean and sister Eilish.

Jack Bergin, Gash Court, Castletown passed away peacefully on Sunday 16 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was predeceased by his beloved wife Elizabeth (Lil), parents James and Annie, brother Fintan, sisters Marie and Sheila.

THREE community centres in Laois are the big winners in the recently announced €783,172 that has been allocated to 11 community centres in Laois.

SCHOOLS in Mountmellick, Portarlington and in Ratheniska have been approved for new special education classes.

“I AM OVERWHELMED” is how the organiser of a fundraising event for the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital described his latest venture.

SUBJECT to proper planning procedures log cabins and modular homes will be permitted to be erected on council serviced sites around Laois. That’s according to the Director of Services in the housing department of Laois County Council Angela McEvoy.

Andrew (Andy) Quinn, Old Borris, Castletown died peacefully at home on Friday 24 January. Andrew was predeceased by his wife Mary (Mitchell), brothers Tom, Jack and Joe, sister Mena (Foley).

Public lighting is badly needed said the TD.

Josephine (Josie) Byrne (Nee Young), Ballycleary, Castletown, Co. Laois, passed away January 11th 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of staff at St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin.

Br. Killian (John) O' Sullivan, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown and late of Lehid, Tuosist, Killarney, Co. Kerry died on Friday 10 January, peacefully in the loving care of the community and staff of Miguel House. Br.

Br. Michael (Finian) Loran, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown and late of Hightown, Coralstown, Co. Westmeath died peacefully on Tuesday 7 January in the loving care of the community and staff of Miguel House. Br.

John (Jack) Campion, Bushfield, Borris-in-Ossory died peacefully on Monday 6 January in the care of staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise and surrounded by his loving family.

Br. James (Timothy) O’Sullivan, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown and late of Lehid, Tuosist, Killarney, Co. Kerry died on Saturday 21 December peacefully in the loving care of the community and staff of Miguel House.

The winter meeting was held in Mountmellick

Br. Laurence (John) Broderick, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown and late of Cloolacastle, Duniry, Loughrey, Co. Galway died peacefully on Saturday 30 November in the loving care of the community and staff of Miguel House. Br.

Joan Ferns, Cuddagh South, Ballacolla and of Castletown died unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Wednesday 6 November.

May Sheila rest in peace

The death has occurred of Anne Cordial (née Fitzpatrick) Gash, Castletown, Co Laois and Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny.

Dr Patricia Selvarani Black, who practiced in Co Laois, was struck off after Mr Justice Micheál P O’Higgins confirmed a decision of the Irish Medical Council