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Laois death notice: Geraldine Dempsey (née Holohan), Portarlington

Laois death notice: Geraldine Dempsey (née Holohan), Portarlington

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Geraldine Dempsey (née Holohan), Portarlington, Laois/Brooklodge, Cloncassion, Clonbullogue, Offaly/Rathangan, Kildare. Geraldine passed away bravely at Beaumont Hospital on 31 July after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family.
First campsite opens in south Laois

First campsite opens in south Laois

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

THE first campsite in south Laois has officially opened, in an idyllic rural setting beside the famous Woodenbridge.
Laois man's ‘brew’ for running successful business

Laois man's ‘brew’ for running successful business

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

AS thousands of leaving certificate students await the dreaded results day and the subsequent CAO offers, an inevitable bout of stress and uncertainty will plague many households between now and 22 August.

Laois man's ‘brew’ for running successful business

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

AS thousands of leaving certificate students await the dreaded results day and the subsequent CAO offers, an inevitable bout of stress and uncertainty will plague many households between now and 22 August.
Funeral arrangements: William (Bill) Lynch, Mountmellick

Funeral arrangements: William (Bill) Lynch, Mountmellick

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

The death has occurred of William (Bill) Lynch, Mountmellick, Laois/New Ireland Road, Rialto, Dublin.
Officers seize 17,000 'black market' cigarettes at Portlaoise shop

Officers seize 17,000 'black market' cigarettes at Portlaoise shop

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

ALMOST €25,000 in cash and 17,000 unstamped cigarettes were seized at a shop in Portlaoise, according to customs officers.
Laois music school lease approved to the tune of €60,000

Laois music school lease approved to the tune of €60,000

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

THE Laois School of Music building in Portlaoise will be leased for a song for the next three years.
Magnificent Seven Laois teens are leaders of the future

Magnificent Seven Laois teens are leaders of the future

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

A MAGNIFICENT Seven Laois teenagers are on track to become leaders of the future, after a national conference held at Maynooth University.
Laois death notice: Annie Kirwan (née Lalor), Abbeyleix

Laois death notice: Annie Kirwan (née Lalor), Abbeyleix

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Annie Kirwan (née Lalor), Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois died peacefully at home on 30 July in her 93rd year. Pre-deceased by her husband Edward (Ned) and siblings Brigid, Mary, Tommy, Kathleen, Alice, Teresa and Paddy.
Laois Garda Sergeant retires after 35 years

Laois Garda Sergeant retires after 35 years

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

A LONG-SERVING Laois Garda Sergeant has said farewell to the force, after 35 years on the beat. Sgt PJ O’Brien symbolically locked the front door of Ballylinan Garda Station one last time, surrounded by friends and fellow gardaí this week.
Laois death notice: William (Bill) Lynch, Mountmellick

Laois death notice: William (Bill) Lynch, Mountmellick

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

The death has occurred of William (Bill) Lynch, Mountmellick, Laois/New Ireland Road, Rialto, Dublin. Originally from Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, Bill made his home in Rialto, Dublin along with his wife Mary (née Drumm), who passed in 2003.
Majority of Laois cats owners say feline friends are misunderstood

Majority of Laois cats owners say feline friends are misunderstood

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

MORE than 90% of Irish cat owners believe their feline friends are misunderstood, new research shows.
Incredible line-up for the Croí Stage at the Electric Picnic

Incredible line-up for the Croí Stage at the Electric Picnic

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

The Croí is described as the soulful sanctuary at the heart of Electric Picnic
Tributes as senior Laois council official retires

Tributes as senior Laois council official retires

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

WARM tributes have been paid to a long-serving Laois Co Council official, as she looks forward to well-earned retirement in September.
Laois woman and mum (74) set for Relay for Life

Laois woman and mum (74) set for Relay for Life

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

A PORTLAOISE woman whose mother survived cancer three times is urging people to support Relay For Life Laois, which will return to Emo Court House and Parklands on Saturday 16 August.
Objections lodged against two IPAS centres planned for Laois village

Objections lodged against two IPAS centres planned for Laois village

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

“Two IPA centres in a small village, is not acceptable,” said a local TD.
Death notice in Laois: Kathleen Rowan (née Maloney) – Killeshin

Death notice in Laois: Kathleen Rowan (née Maloney) – Killeshin

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

May Kathleen rest in peace.
Laois man in dispute with couple over 'alligator in garage' loses appeal

Laois man in dispute with couple over 'alligator in garage' loses appeal

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

A MAN has lost an appeal following a dispute with a couple over a domestic garage in which they kept exotic pets, including a female caiman alligator.
Council to contact Electric Picnic boss over 'wilful waste'

Council to contact Electric Picnic boss over 'wilful waste'

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

THE director of Electric Picnic is to receive a letter from Laois Co Council, seeking more time and access for charities to collect abandoned tents and sleeping bags after the upcoming festival.
Acts already lined up for Forest Fest 2026

Acts already lined up for Forest Fest 2026

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

“Roll on 2026 – we already have some amazing acts booked” - Philip Meagher Festival promoter.

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