Michael (Mick) Conroy, Johnsgrove, Rosenallis and formerly Meelick, died on 16 April in the loving care of his family and the ICU staff at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Loving son of the late Patrick and Maisie.

The woman had been on her way to see the relics of St Bernadette

AN APPEAL has been made for longer opening hours at Laois garda stations, amid serious concern over part-time opening in most stations across the county.

A PUBLIC meeting is taking place this Thursday night 17 April in Ballinakill to discuss plans for the construction of a 12 turbine windfarm which is planned for areas in south Kilkenny close to Laois border.

THE sunny and dry weather conditions on Sunday 6 April proved the ideal day for members of the Knock Vintage Club and Men’s Shed Group to plough the fields around Knock in Spink.

A LONG lost water pump that was once a popular meeting place in a local village may be replaced, following a proposal from a councillor.

PRINCE was right when he sang: ‘Sometimes it snows in April. 'Snow is falling in Laois today, just days before Easter Sunday.

TWO historic buildings in Laois will share almost €230,000 in conservation funding announced today. Clonreher Castle near Portlaoise will receive €129,000, while €100,000 has been approved for works on Tankardstown Church near Barrowhouse.

Noel Leacy, Ballacolla, Laois and formerly Boolavogue, Wexford died peacefully at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny on 15 April. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kay, brother Michael, sister Catherine, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

TWO men whom gardaí alleged were seen acting suspiciously with a known Eastern European drug gang dealer in Portlaoise were brought before a sitting of the local district court on Monday, last 14 April, on drug related offences.

Mary Gorman (née Lalor), Emmett Street, Mountmellick died suddenly and peacefully at home on Tuesday 15 April. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband James (Jim) and her parents Tom and Margaret (Ciss).

A LOCAL man was remanded in custody when he was brought before Portlaoise District Court for allegedly stealing two Easter eggs.

Mary Phelan (née Hogan), Whitefields, Killanure, Mountrath, Laois passed away unexpectedly on 14 April, surrounded by her loving family, at UHL Hospital, Limerick.

A TALENTED Laois student has won a top prize in the prestigious 2025 Texaco Children’s Art Competition. Nicholas Oiboh, a pupil at St.

It is with deep regret we inform you of the death of our beloved Nina late of Ukraine. Nina passed away at St James' Hospital, Dublin after a short illness bravely borne. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

ROAD surface repairs at a Laois crossroads lasted just ‘a couple of hours’ before they were washed away, according to a local councillor.

A MAN on the sex offenders register was given a 12-month probation bond, for failing to inform the authorities of taking a four-day weekend away in England.

Valerie Hinds, Mountrath road, Portlaoise, Laois passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on 14 April at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

The death occurred on 14 April of Harry Kealy, Kilburn , London, England and formerly of Boley, Ballylinan, Laois. Predeceased by his sister Mary (Casey).

A LAOIS MAN charged with rape, threatening to kill or cause serious injury and assault causing harm was further remanded in custody when his case was heard at Portlaoise District Court last week.