Ballyfin National School are embarking on one of the most unusual, and challenging, fundraisers seen in recent years.

WELL known Laois poet Dr. Arthur Broomfield is putting together the finishing touches to his latest book which is a collection of short stories entitled ‘Rising Dust’. Poet and Beckett scholar Dr.

BEST-SELLING crime fiction author Andrea Carter from Ballyfin will hold a book-signing event in Portlaoise Library for the release of her latest novel ***There Came A-Tapping***.

Mícheál Conroy, Pallas Little, Portlaoise passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 18 February surrounded by his loving family. Mícheál was the beloved husband of Maureen. Dearly loved father to Michael, Marie, Brian and Carol.

John Hearns, Hillview, Portlaoise died peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Portlaoise Hospital on Saturday 8 February. Jon was predeceased by his sister Mary.

Mary Conroy, Ross, Ballyfin passed away peacefully at Raheny Nursing Home on Monday 27 January. Mary was the daughter of the late Jack and Mary Kate Conroy.

Stella McHugh. Clondarrig. Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Friday 24 January surrounded by her loving family. Stella was the beloved wife of the late PJ and dearly loved mother to Olive, Carmel, John and Edel.

Raphael Scott's daught said it was now clear to her family that he had suffered from a number of the key symptoms of amyloidosis in the years preceding his death for which he had never been referred for testing relating to this condition

The accused by back before Portlaoise District Court this morning

BALLYFIN Players Winter production of the hilarious comedy ‘Wake in the West’ by MJ Ginnelly will be performed in the Balcony Theatre, Mountmellick Arts Centre on Friday and Saturday 22 and 23 November.

The body of the deceased was found by the side of the indoor swimming pool

“The new collection is original, passionate and politically incorrect" said the author

Clinical Psychologist, Radio and TV broadcaster, author and columnist Dr. David Coleman will be the guest speaker on the night

Andrea Carter will facilitate the creative writing workshop suitable for all levels with a leaning towards crime fiction

Josie McGill (née Murphy), Clonboyne, Portlaoise and late of Clareen Co. Offaly passed away peacefully on Saturday 26 October surrounded by her loving family. Josie was the dearly loved wife to Barry and loving mother to Dermot and Mary.