“Two IPA centres in a small village, is not acceptable,” said a local TD.

Looking for EP tickets? This is your chance to win two weekend tickets for this year’s Electric Picnic and support the Community Hub Build in Durrow. The draw takes place on Monday 11th August at 11am, one entry is €5 and three entries are €10.

A PUBLIC information evening is taking place in Durrow for those opposed to plans that have been submitted to Laois County Council to convert two premises in the town to accommodate asylum seekers.

"I do not want my child walking out of work and coming across those scumbags,” said one woman at the meeting.

The organisers said: "Everyone is asked to support us in protecting our town.” 

“Whatever the outcome for housing completions in 2025, it will fall well short of the 50,000-60,000 units required," said the author of the report.

A LAOIS property owner is seeking permission to convert his premises to accommodate people seeking international protection under the IPAS Scheme.

The Folly Festival in Cullohill this coming Friday and Saturday 4 and 5 July.

Paddy Hughes, Arden Road, Tullamore, Offaly and formerly of Kilcavan, Co. Laois (Former Managing Director of Bord na Móna) passed away in the presence of his devoted family at Saint James’s Hospital, Dublin on Monday 30 June 2025.

Martin (Murt) Murphy, Tinweir, Durrow passed away peacefully in his 87th year, after a brief illness, in the excellent care of the staff of the Regional Hospital, Tullamore.

According to the meeting organisers the wind turbines, if approved, will be among the tallest in the country.

Eamonn Dunphy 20 Erkindale Drive, Durrow passed away peacefully at Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Monday 16 June 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Eamonn was predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary and his brother John.

The book bags are available in both Irish and English.

Robert (Bobby) Hovenden, The Swan Road, Durrow, 98 years of age passed away peacefully on Sunday 11 May surrounded by his loving family while under the care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Paddy Moore, Celbridge, County Kildare and formerly of Kyle, Durrow and late of Bord Bia passed away peacefully on Wednesday 23 April surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.

As well as the workshop the Laois PPN Budget and Work Plan 2025 were ratified.

Philip Gerad Sheppard late Kilmenan Farm House, Ballyouskill, Attanagh and Sheppard's Irish Auction House, Durrow passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday 4 March. He is predeceased by his parents Tommy and Kathleen.

Eddy Hutchinson, Rathmoyle and Killamuck passed away peacefully in the excellent care of Droimnin Nursing Home, Stradbally on Sunday 23 February.

Donal (Donie) Phelan, Ballinaslee, Kilkenny and of Durrow passed away peacefully while in the wonderful care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny on Tuesday 18 February.

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.

Tunde (Christopher) Nwagwe, Tallyho, Grennan Attanagh, Durrow passed away peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore on Friday 17 January.

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.

Brigid (Nancy) Davin (nèe Campion), Tentore, Ballacolla and formerly of Graine, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny died unexpectedly but peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family on Minday 6 January.

A MAN who broke into a garda station and broke into a house in Durrow was ordered to undergo a probation report with a view to carrying out a community service order.

Martin Mahony, Dereen, Durrow passed away peacefully on Wednesday 11 December surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the matron and staff of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise.

Laois man Damien Dollard has been honoured with the Volunteer Manager of the Year award at the national Volunteer Ireland Awards.

Elizabeth (Liz) Fogarty, 8 Greenview Ballyragget and formerly of Durrow passed away in Thursday 21 November. Liz was predeceased by her loving partner Michael and parents Jimmy and Vera. Liz was the much loved mother of Steph, Lisa and Darren.

Vera Fogarty (née Coss), Derreen, Durrow passed away peacefully on Tuesday 18 November surrounded by her loving family and in the excellent care of the medical staff of the Community Hospital, Abbeyleix.

Marie Therese (Bláth) Dunleavy, Patrick Street, Durrow, Laois/Athenry, Galway passed away peacefully in the excellent care of the medical staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise after a brief illness on Monday 4 November.

Carmel Clancy (née O'Keeffe), Fermoyle, Durrow and late of Portlaoise Road, Abbeyleix passed away peacefully in her home after a short illness, bravely born on Monday 28 October. Carmel was the cherished wife of Eddie.

May John rest in peace.

Spink Comhaltas celebrated Culture Night 2024 with a wonderful evening of music in Aylward’s Rural Museum in Durrow. The night was also held in tandem with the group’s annual awards evening.

A HOTEL manager from Durrow is set to run a marathon with Hollywood star Colin Farrell, as they join forces to support an amazing Abbeyleix woman and friend.