Arthur John (Charlie) Hovenden, Glenageary, Co Dublin and formerly of Durrow, Co Laois and AIB died peacefully on 12 October, in his 95th year.

Robert Stocks, Coolrain, Mountrath, Laois, formerly 20 Royal Canal Avenue, Longford and originally Sterling, Scotland, died on 10 October.

Timmy Gleeson, Ballytegan, Portlaoise, Laois and formerly Ballygraigue Nenagh, Co Tipperary died peacefully at home on 12 October, surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of Anne and dearly loved father to Laura.

ROUND two in the fight against a wind farm on the Laois/Kilkenny border is underway, after developers lodged appeals with An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Tony Gardiner, Shanboe, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois and formerly of Eyrecourt, Co Galway, died peacefully at home on 12 October, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents William and Agnes and nephew John O'Connor.

TWO Laois companies have been awarded Origin Green gold membership, in honour of their commitment to sustainability.

David W. Nolan, Strawhall Villas, Athy Road, Carlow and formerly of Mountrath, Co Laois died on 12 October, in the loving care of the nurses and care staff of Hillview Nursing Home.

The trio are to be sent forward for trial on indictment

George Holland, Derrycanton, Mountrath, Laois died on 12 October, after a long illness bravely borne, in the exceptional care of the staff at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin. Beloved son of the late George and Mary.

William (Willie) Donoghue, Pleasant Place, Harpur’s Lane, Portlaoise, Laois and formerly Monasterevin, Co Kildare died on Friday 10 October.

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Megan O’Brien, who is reported missing from Carlow town since yesterday, Saturday 11 October 2025.  Megan was last seen at approximately 7. 30pm.

Bernard (Benny) Phelan, formerly of Mountrath and in recent years Portarlington, Laois, passed away peacefully on 12 October, surrounded by his loving family and in the gentle care of staff at Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally.

THE Portlaoise GAA community is in mourning following the death of much-loved Mary Kelly (née Bergin), who had deep family ties with the club.

A LEARNER driver ‘baked’ on cannabis and opioids spent the night in a garda cell, after an encounter with Laois gardaí.

Mary Kelly (née Bergin), 5 St Fintan’s Terrace, Durrow, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in St James's Hospital, Dublin on her birthday, 11 October. Predeceased by her father Tom.

I have no hesitation in calling on the Irish Church and the GAA to sever all links with Allianz, regardless of the cost

Robert Stocks, Coolrain, Mountrath, Laois/20 Royal Canal Avenue, Longford and originally Sterling ,Scotland. Avid supporter of Falkirk Football Club and long term supporter of PATS Therapy with his Irish Therapy Dog Lady.

Tony Tynan, Boston and late of Springfield, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois passed away on 23 September. Predeceased by his dear father John.

WHEN Athy man Barry Keatley survived a horrific car accident in 2000, doctors feared they would have to amputate his leg. He spent a year in Tallaght Hospital, months in a wheelchair and years rebuilding his life.

Dermot Dorgan, Postmaster, Attanagh Post Office, Attanagh, Co Laois died peacefully at his residence aged 92 on Saturday 11 October, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brothers Liam, Micheál and his sister Sheila (Fitzpatrick).