Alan Byrne. Sunrise: 15th September 1984. Sunset: 30th December 2025. Ballyroan, Co. Laois, formerly of Castlelawn, Tallaght (unexpectedly following an accident). Predeceased by his beloved brother Joseph.

LAOIS farmer and lifelong vintage enthusiast Charley O’Connor from Ballyroan has completed the legendary Malin to Mizen route in his vintage Mercedes MB Trac, raising an extraordinary €20,000 plus for two charities — The Irish Heart Foundation and ...

“Uisce Éireann has not increased the water supply capacity in any Laois town since it came into being 11 years ago, despite the billions of euros that it has received" - Deputy Brian Stanley.

"Invest in youth today and reap the rewards of re-energised communities”  - Anna McWey.

Over €25,000 was granted to a total of 54 groups around Laois.

The local authority has no dedicated funding available, a council official said.

Elizabeth (Betty) Cass (née Carroll), Greenmount, Abbeyleix.

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.

Kevin Higgins, Ballyroan House, Main Street, Ballyroan and formerly of Kildare and Dublin passed away peacefully on Friday 21 March at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

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.

Seán Quinn Blandsford, Ballyroan passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family at The Residence, Portlaoise on Tuesday 4 February. Seán was predeceased by his sister Betty (McWey). Cherished and much loved husband of Marie.

There's 'snow home' like a Snow home

Nora Delaney (née Maher), Cullenagh, Portlaoise died peacefully on Sunday 5 January at her home surrounded by her loving family. Nora was predeceased by her husband, Denis (Din), her daughter Louise, her infant son and her son-in-law Don Browne.

Stanislaw (Stan) Kurkowski, Main Street, Ballyroan, Portlaoise and formally Poland died on Tuesday 3 December in the wonderful care of Tullamore General Hospital, Pallas Ward. Stanislaw was predeceased by his parents and brother.

Cllr Willie Aird called the planned Greenway 'The O’Moore Way'

WITH the resignation from Sinn Féin of its election poll-topper Brian Stanley in recent weeks, the party is holding an election selection convention to nominate a candidate to secure the Sinn Féin vote in the Laois constituency.

*Marathon triumph for Emma Fogarty and Colin Farrell. *Concerns in Crettyard over lack of small bird sightings. *Portlaoise First Responders demonstrate life-saving techniques. *Vicarstown Parkrun celebrate 10th anniversary.

Patrick (Pat/Paddy) Corcoran (Windmill Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of Ballyroan passed away peacefully on Sunday 21 October at Woodlawn Manor Nursing Home.

'These parents are under severe stress and worry' - Cllr Tommy Mulligan.

'People of Ballyroan could support the service better' - Slieve Bloom Coaches. 

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of Brookhaven nursing home, Ballyragget. Predeceased by her sister Nancy and brother John.

They hit the ground running from the starting whistle