Bridget Boyle (née Ward), 1 Court View, Stradbally, Laois and formerly 20 The Crescent, Ballylinan, Laois and Tuam, Co Galway died suddenly at her residence on 7 September.

See more photos from the celebration in an upcoming edition of the Laois Nationalist, in shops and online every Tuesday THE extraordinary success of Portlaoise Comhaltas at the 2025 Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann was celebrated at a ...

Sheila Callaghan, Portlaoise, Laois and formerly Lucan, Co Dublin died peacefully on 9 September, surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore.

The death occurred suddenly at her residence, on 7 September, of Bridget Boyle (née Ward), 1 Court View, Stradbally, Laois and formerly 20 The Crescent, Ballylinan, Laois and Tuam, Co Galway.

Geraldine Marum-Crossan, Lake Drive, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Naas, Co Kildare died peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, on 9 September. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Ann, brother Raymond and nephew Stephen.

A PEACEFUL medieval church will host its first marriage ceremony in more than 800 years this week.

A DEFENDANT who pleaded guilty to stealing a candlestick from a church and a cash box from a farmers’ market was given a chance to do some voluntary work in St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen, Graiguecullen.

Independent Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly paid a visit to Portlaoise earlier today, encouraging the people of Laois to give her their no 1 in the forthcoming Presidential election.

Margaret (Peggy) Byrne (née O'Kelly), Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Laois, passed away on 8 September. Predeceased by her husband Jim and brother Tony.

A VICTIM described how an unprovoked assault in a local pub has affected him and his family, when he spoke at Portlaoise District Court.

A BRAWL in the county's biggest shopping centre on Sunday has been condemned as gardaí appeal for witnesses. The fight began on Mains Street, Newbridge before escalating into the shopping centre at around 3. 30pm.

HE’S as sharp as a tack and loves meeting people, especially his nieces and nephews and other visitors that might call into Hillview Nursing Home.

A 36-YEAR-old Portlaoise man, who was driving around in a 2008 ‘jalopy’ of a car, was put off the road for four years when he appeared at the local district court last week.

A FARMER who has raised €30,000 for a range of worthy causes is about to set off on his last expedition, in aid of a children’s charity.

ONE of the busiest supermarkets in Portlaoise is set for a major expansion. Mulhall’s SuperValu on Lyster Square has received planning permission for a major redesign, including a three-storey extension.

JUDGE Andrew Cody said that a woman who told him she had obtained her car insurance through Revolut bank was ‘spoofing’, when she appeared before him at Portlaoise District Court last week.

William (Billy) Mulhall, Coolnacarte, Mountrath, Laois passed away peacefully on Saturday 6 September in his 93rd year, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of staff at Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally.

A MAN who was due at Portlaoise District Court on motoring offences sent his solicitor a ‘selfie’ from his hospital bed to explain his absence from court.

NEWLY crowned Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins was the ideal choice to help relaunch Laois Co Council’s Garden Trail website, at a gathering in spectacular Gash Gardens in Castletown.

ONE of the best and most popular restaurants in Portlaoise is sadly closing down. Award-winning The Pantry Café has shut the brightly coloured front door for the last time, after almost 12 years in business.