SIPTU representatives are to meet with senior management at Leprino Foods in Portlaoise tomorrow, following today’s shock announcement that the company plans to cease production at the plant in 2026.

THE IDA has been branded ‘useless’ by a Laois politician, following the shock announcement today that a Portlaoise cheese factory is to close with the loss of 132 jobs.

Leprino Foods Company announced its decision to cease operations from next year at its Portlaoise plant with the loss of over 130 jobs.

The Leadership conference is designed to empower young people to become strong, effective and compassionate leaders in their own lives and communities.

AN appeal has been launched for a teenage boy, who is missing from his home in the midlands.

A total of seven kilometres of walls and embankments will be necessary to protect Mountmellick homes and businesses from future flooding, said Deputy Brian Stanley.

Thomas (Tom) Lalor, 14 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois/Birmingham passed away peacefully at his residence on 18 August, in the company of his loving family.

Percy (Perry) Kingston, Dun Brinn Lower, Athy, Kildare/Laois and formerly of Waterford and Westmeath died peacefully on 18 August, in the kind and gentle care of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy.

TWO terrific groups from Laois will perform on the Hazelwood Stage at Electric Picnic, after winning coveted slots at the grand final of the Electric Youth contest.

May Margaret (Mag) rest in peace.

Ellen Heffernan (née Conroy), Paddock House, Mountrath, Laois, passed away peacefully on Friday 15 August at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Jim and parents Patrick and Elizabeth (Conroy).

PORTLAOISE Parents’ Collective has launched a weekly Tots & Tea event, starting on Tuesday, 9 September.

May William (Billy) rest in peace.

Margaret (Mag) Hyland, Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Laois passed away peacefully on Sunday 17 August at The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of the ICU unit.

See photos from the launch in the current (12 August) edition of the Laois Nationalist, now in shops and online   AN art exhibition by artist and art tutor Ray Murphy was launched in The Gallery of Divine Inspiration at Bloom ...

A CAR was seized from a disqualified driver, after an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system alerted Laois gardaí. Gardaí said today that they received a real-time alert from the on board ANPR system, while they were out on mobile patrol.

A MAN was released on bail when he appeared at Portlaoise District Court last week after being charged with burglary from a local shop. Before the court was Andrew Conroy (55), Apartment 3, Hynd’s Square, Portlaoise.

Aymar Gourdet from Le Skinny Chef in Portlaoise is among 30 other suppliers nationwide who have earned their spot to showcase their products in 164 ALDI stores.

Thomas (Tommy) Coss, Bay Road, Mountmellick, passed away peacefully on 15 August, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick.

Ellen Heffernan (née Conroy), Paddock House, Mountrath, Laois passed away peacefully on Friday 15 August at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family.Funeral arrangements will be announced later.May she rest in peace.