"Families who are on incomes in the range of €40,000 – €60,000 are in the squeezed middle and who are under the most pressure,’’ said Deputy Brian Stanley

The defendant was very apologetic

THE recently installed solar panel system at Portlaoise Institute is thought to be the first Further Education centre in Ireland to be powered by solar energy.

John Joseph (Jack) Carter of 56 Ashgrove, Tullow Road, Carlow and formerly of 15 Kernanstown, Bennekerry, Co Carlow and Ballylinan passed away peacefully on Thursday 14 November under the loving care of the nurses and staff of Saint Luke’s Hospital.

Cuan Mhuire were overwhelmed by the support!

A LEADING mechanical and electrical engineering contracting company is creating 50 jobs at its recently opened newly built facility in the N7 National Enterprise Park in Portlaoise.

Johanna McCann (née Hennessy), Walkinstown and formerly of Ballymaddock, Stradbally passed away peacefully after a short illness at Saint James’s Hospital on Wednesday 13 November.

Frances Lalor (née Dann), Ballymullen, Errill died unexpectedly at the Midland's Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on Wednesday 13 November. Frances was predeceased by her husband Ted, parents Joseph and Emily and daughter-in-law Brenda.

No headline acts have been announced yet.

Sandra Maher will be taking part in the TV quiz show 'The Money Pit'.

A 30-year old man was brought before Portlaoise District Court this morning charged with murder.

The Indeopendent candidate has urged all candidates and their campaign teams “to show respect for one another’s materials to ensure a fair election.”

The shows take place in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise from Saturday 16 to Saturday 23 November.

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.

Portlaoise remembered the men and women from Laois who died in the Great War and those who gave their lives in past wars and on UN duty at the Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial Park, Portlaoise in last weekend.

Low hanging election posters can be a head height obstacle for people who are blind and vision impaired

Portlaoise remembered the men and women from Laois who died in the Great War and those who gave their lives in past wars and on UN duty at the Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial Park, Portlaoise in last weekend.

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

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

The incident happened earlier this evening