Patrick (Pat) Corcoran, Shanbeg, Rosenallis passed away on Saturday 8 February at home surrounded by his devoted family.

John Duffy, Capard, Rosenallis and formerly of Emo Park and Balally, Dundrum, Dublin died on Wednesday 5 February surrounded by his loving family at home. John was predeceased by his parents Terry and Kathleen and brother Colm.

The Laois business will among over 100 other companies from across Ireland at the Local Enterprise event.

Kathleen Grehan, Tinnahinch, Rosenallis died peacefully on Sunday 5 January in the loving care of the staff at Saint Brigid's Hospital, Shaen. Kathleen was the beloved daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Grehan Cloncannon, Mountmellick.

The successful groups each received a share of the total funding of €229,213

The death has occurred of Mrs Breda Egan (née Coveney) Meelick, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Predeceased by her husband Joe. Breda, peacefully at home after a short illness. Beloved mother of Tony, Lauraine and Fergal.