Michael McManus, 19 The Garden Village, Portlaoise and previously of 36 Thomond Road, Ballyfermot and Henrietta Place, Bolton Street, Dublin passed away peacefully at home surround by his loving family on Saturday 28 December.

Mary Campion (née Loughman), Knockiel House, Rathdowney, Laois Mary Campion (née Loughman) , Knockiel House, Rathdowney, Laois died peacefully on 29 December, in the presence of her loving family.

Larry Dunne, Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois Larry Dunne. Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise passed away peacefully at home on 28 December, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Frances and dearly loved father to Alan, Karol, Joan and Sarah.

Jeremiah (Jerry) Ryan, Castletown, Laois/ Bansha, Tipperary Jeremiah (Jerry) Ryan, Cuddagh, Castletown, Laois and formerly Bansha, Co.

Felix Bennett, Glendowns, Portlaoise, Laois Felix passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at St James’s Hospital on 24 December. Son of the late Felix and Catherine Bennett. Brother to Noel and Richard.

Sharon Scully (née Blackie), Portlaoise, Laois/ Salem House, Clara Road, Tullamore, Offaly  Sharon died on 28 December at St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. She is formerly of Glasgow, Scotland and Portlaoise, Laois.

Michael (Henry) McDonald, Farnans, Wolfhill, Laois/Ballylinan, Laois/ Athy, Kildare Henry passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his family, in Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore on 27 December.

Frederick McGLINN, Portlaoise, Laois/ Killiney, Dublin Frederick Joseph (Derrick) McGlinn (Killiney, Co. Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise) died on 27 December, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. (late of RTÉ).

Michael McManus 19 Garden Village, Portlaoise, Laois/ Ballyfermot, Dublin Michael McManus, 19 Garden Village, Portlaoise and previously 36 Thomond Road, Ballyfermot and Henrietta Place, Bolton Street, Dublin died peacefully at home on 28 December, ...

YOUTHREACH Portlaoise has raised an amazing €8,765 through its recent Christmas market to help brave toddler Robyn Neville-Quinn (18 months), who is awaiting a bone marrow transplant in a London hospital.

A MAN who was detected soaking wet after trying to gain illegal access to this year's Electric Picnic by crossing a local river came before Portlaoise District Court on public order offences.Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said that at 8.30pm on 17 August, ...

Annie Connolly of Upper Rossmore and formerly of Clogrennane, Bilboa passed away peacefully on Friday 27 December at her home. She will be sadly missed by her loving cousins, relatives, good neighbours, carers and friends.

THE Portlaoise Group, accompanied by a spiritual director is organising a Pilgrimage to Lourdes beginning on Tuesday 9 September. The cost of the Pilgrimage is €735 per person, but if paid in full before Friday 10 January the cost will be €635.

Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley has resigned from Sinn Féin, leaving the party with no elected representative in Laois.

A VIBRANT exhibition depicting a wide variety of styles by artist Pauline O’Connor is currently on display in Mountmellick Library and Art Gallery for the month of December.

Due to the high number high number of patients with respiratory viral illness, also known as Flu or COVID-19, in Portlaoise hospital, immediate visiting restrictions have been put in place.

A LEGENDARY Laois man has set two records to make 2024 an exceptional year to remember. At the age of 84, Peter Rogers has clocked up 60 years with J L Bradshaw Motor Factors in Portlaoise, where he started work in 1964.

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) reported today, Friday 27 December, that there are eight people lying on trolley’s waiting on bed in A&E unit of Portlaoise Hospital.

JUDGE Deirdre Gearty refused to accept jurisdiction when two people came before her at a recent sitting of Portlaoise district Court charged with assault causing harm.

THE annual ‘Off the Beaten Track’ Ballacolla New Year's Day Walk and Tractor Run will once again take place. Walkers, vintage and modern tractor enthusiasts are invited along to take part in the annual New Year’s Day event. Registration begins at 1.