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

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

“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.

The 77th Miss Ireland Final  takes place on Saturday 14 June

Alice Bolger (née Murphy), Cannonswood, Cullohill/Rathdowney and formerly of Corstown, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Friday 6 June at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin surrounded by her loving family.

FOUR areas in Laois that welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries will share more than €260,000 for new community facilities.

The book bags are available in both Irish and English.

AS THE SUN shone down on Rathdowney recently, members of Laois Partnership Company made the local Clochar Centre their home for this year’s open-day roadshow.

TO MARK Local Development Week, which celebrates the role local development companies play in building vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities, Laois Partnership is holding a roadshow in the Clochar Centre, Rathdowney today, Tuesday 13 May.

Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick, Murroe Wood, Murroe, Co. Limerick and formerly of Kyldelligh, Rathdowney passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Sunday 4 May at University Hospital Limerick.

Such ramps are only located in urban areas where’s there public street lighting said the council official.

The housing shortage in Laois will not be fixed by a Housing Tsar said the Laois TD

A YOUNG Laois Transition Year student who has been acknowledged for her playwriting skills, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

THE identity of an unknown man who converted his e-scooter into a ‘capsule’ that ‘goes like a missile’ has locals in Rathdowney flummoxed.

The Judge remanded the woman in her absence on her own bail and adjourned the case for finalisation.

THE death has taken place in London of Rathdowney native John 'John Joe' Phelan. John’s earthly journey sadly ended on 17 February in Kingston Hospital following two long months of hospital treatment.

Larry Ryan, Knockiel, Rathdowney passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday 28 March. Larry was predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his brothers and sisters.

THE Independent Republican TD in Laois Brian Stanley spoke in the Dáil last week on affordable and Social Housing.

John (Frederick) Kennedy, Church Street, Rathdowney and formerly Timogue and Ballycoolan, Stradbally died peacefully on Tuesday 25 March at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Robert (Bob) and Larry.

Denis Geraghty, 3 The Glebe, Rathdowney and formerly Santry, Co. Dublin (ex-British Embassy) passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him on Sunday 23 March. Denis was predeceased by his beloved wife Marie and his brothers and sisters.

Denis Geraghty, 3 The Glebe, Rathdowney and formerly Santry, Co. Dublin (ex-British Embassy) passed away peacefully on Sunday 23 March surrounded by those who loved him. Denis was predeceased by his beloved wife Marie and his brothers and sisters.

Peter Thomas Alley, Donaghmore died suddenly on Friday 14 March in the loving care of Prague House, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. Peter Thomas was predeceased by his parents Peter George Alley and Gertrude (Finnamore).

Jake Malone, Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and caring staff at Milford Care Centre, Limerick. Jake started her Dharma spiritual journey on Saturday 15 March.

TWO popular annual agriculture shows in Laois have received a total of €16,700 in funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development.

THREE community centres in Laois are the big winners in the recently announced €783,172 that has been allocated to 11 community centres in Laois.

Paddy Behan Clonburren Moor, Rathdowney and formerly of Ballagh, Errill passed away peacefully on Tuesday 18 February at Saint Luke's Hospital Kilkenny.

Mary Tibble (née Bowe), 18 Moore Street, Rathdowney passed away peacefully on Thursday 30 January in the loving care of nurses and staff at Kilminchy Nursing Home, Portlaoise.

Brian McHugh, Johnstown Road, Rathdowney passed away peacefully on Monday 27 January in the presence of his loving family.

Cathy Shortt,13 Willow Drive, Muskerry Estate, Ballincollig, Cork and formerly of Rathdowney passed away peacefully on Saturday 25 January after a short illness at her home, in the presence of her loving family.

Joan Delaney (née Bowden), Clonburren, Rathdowney died unexpectedly at Fennor Care Facility, Urlingford on Monday 20 January. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband Martin and her parents Nicholas and Kathleen.

ARE you or a local group interested in hosting a large culture night event in your town or village on Friday 19 September?If so, an information night about the awards and opportunities of the grants on offer is taking place on Wednesday 22 January ...

Angela Broderick, Knockiel Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by her dad John.

Angela Broderick, Knockiel Road, Rathdowney died unexpectedly at home on Saturday 4 January. Angela was predeceased by her dad John.

Angela Broderick, Knockiel Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by her dad John.

Geraldine Silano (née Gibbons), Lynn Heights, Mullingar, Westmeath late of Irvington, NJ and Rathdowney passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar on Sunday 15 December.

William (Billy) Keyes, Knockardgannon and formerly Monamondra, Errill passed away peacefully on Monday 9 December in the loving care of Management and staff at Droimnìn Nursing Home, Stradbally.

Bernadette (Ber) Smeaton (née Hennessy), 17 O’Daly Terrace, Rathdowney passed away on Wednesday 4 December at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family in her 91st year.

Ronald (Ron) Sothern, Killeen, Riverstown, Birr, Co. Offaly and formerly of Grogan, Rathdowney passed away peacefully on Saturday 23 November in the wonderful care of the staff at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.

Ronald (Ron) Sothern, Killeen, Riverstown, Birr, Co. Offaly, and formerly of Grogan, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, November 23rd, 2024, (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.

May Mary rest in peace.

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.

"Now the kids are older, I’m back in education to pursue my dream career in software" - Isabel Rafter

A pedestrian that was pushing a buggy who had to step out onto the road into oncoming traffic to get by this car