Noel Hume, The Downs, Portlaoise and late of Humes Bar, Main Street, Portlaoise died peacefully on Monday 17 February surrounded by his loving family. Noel was predeceased by his daughter Aoife.

Bartle Dunne, Clonrooske, Portlaoise, Laois Bartle Dunne, Clonrooske House, Portlaoise died peacefully on 16 February, surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Chris and Mary Dunne.

LONG-AWAITED improvements could be on the way for a village cemetery, with an assessment being carried out by Laois County Council.

Mícheál Conroy, Pallas Little, Portlaoise passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 18 February surrounded by his loving family. Mícheál was the beloved husband of Maureen. Dearly loved father to Michael, Marie, Brian and Carol.

The event promises to be an engaging evening designed to empower attendees with AI knowledge and skills.

A CAMPAIGN is underway to rescue a dog that has been dubbed the 'Laois Lap Hound' by an animal welfare group. The stray has been doing ‘laps of Laois’ for months, particularly in the Durrow area and has evaded all efforts to bring him to safety.

Payment of €100 per hectare will be made on eligible tillage and horticulture crops that were declared on farmers’ 2024 BISS applications

Camross Heritage (Clg) has secured funding to open a community café in the Poet’s Cottage, located in the heart of the community. Poet’s Cottage is a thatched cottage owned by the community in Camross.

Pupils from a Laois primary school were among the winners at this year’s FÍS Film Awards.

Noel Nolan, Wolfhill and formerly of Sandymount Dublin died suddenly on Saturday 8 February. Maurice was the proud father of Mark, Joanne, Paul, Emma and David.

“During the recent storm event, the priority for the council was to protect people’s safety," said the council's director of services Simon Walton

“I don’t accept lack of concentration"

Tommy Fitzpatrick, Harbour Street, Mountmellick, Laois Tommy Fitzpatrick, Harbour Street, Mountmellick died on 15 February, unexpectedly at home.

Mary Ryan (née Whelan), Forestpark Ave. , Portlaoise, Laois/ Limerick Mary Ryan (née Whelan), Forestpark Ave. , Portlaoise and formerly of Knockainey and Thomondgate, Limerick died after a short illness, borne with grace, in Naas General Hospital.

THE unsolved murder of a Portlaoise woman more than 30 years ago will feature in a TV crime documentary next week.

PEOPLE FIRST Credit Union was delighted with the exceptional performance of local primary schools in the recently Credit Union Schools Quiz.

A LAOIS teenager put in an impressive performance while representing Ireland at a junior swimming competition in Lisbon last week.

FOLLOWING the absence of a café at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise for more than 18 months, the family-run R32 Artisan Bakery and Coffee Shop opened its doors in early January.

Bartle Dunne, Clonrooske, Portlaoise, Laois Bartle Dunne, Clonrooske House, Portlaoise died peacefully on 16 February, surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Chris and Mary Dunne.

A LUCKY 13 heritage projects in Laois will share €185,000 in grants announced on Friday. An old national school, a parochial hall and a former mill are among the centres that will receive funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme.