The death has occurred of Sam Owens Rath, Ballybrittas, Laois / Rathangan, Kildare. Formerly of Sally Mills, Rathangan, Co Kildare. Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The auctioneer say the property would ‘provide an excellent trading base for an established or aspiring hospitality operator’

A MAN has been arrested following the death of a Laois father-of-two in a workplace tragedy. John Maher, originally from Rathevan, Portlaoise, lost his life while working on a construction site in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow last Wednesday.