More than 40 people attended the hair-raising, 90 minutes event

NOVEMBER for many is a challenging month. Winter darkness brings a change of mood, winter makes us all somewhat vulnerable.

Henry Percy, Templequain, Rathdowney, Laois died peacefully on 31 October, in his 90th year, at Fennor Hill Care, Urlingford. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Annie and his sister Mary.

John Byrne, Portlaoise, Laois/Killian Park, Shannon, Clare died peacefully in Milford Care Centre on 31 October, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his infant son John Patrick.

LARGE quantities of fireworks were seized by gardaí during patrols of Portlaoise on Halloween night. Gardaí said the fireworks were confiscated from youths during separate incidents at housing estates in the town.

A LAOIS TD has called on enterprise minister Peter Burke to investigate how the Fastway receivership has been handled and to protect workers and contractors, following the shock closure of the company with a large base in Portarlington.

Kathleen Keogh (née Gorman), Shandra, Portarlington, Offaly and formerly of Upper Forest, Mountmellick, Laois died peacefully on 31 October, surrounded by her loving family, at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Loving wife of the late Michael.

A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been disqualified from driving for six months after his car sent sparks flying when it hit a speed ramp during what appeared to be a race with another vehicle.

A REMOTE park at the source of the River Barrow in Co Laois was one of the top 20 most visited Coillte recreational forests in Ireland in 2024.

The inquiry chair said professional misconduct is conduct which is “outrageous, disgraceful or immoral in character” and which could lead to a decline of the standing of the profession and the loss of public confidence in doctors

MUINTIR na Tíre, which this year marks four decades of dedicated community alert services in the county, was celebrated and honoured at a cathaoirleach’s reception in county hall, Portaoise earlier this week.

James (Jimmy) McCormack, St Martin’s, Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Recently predeceased by his sister Mary.

Bridget Austin from Coolrain donated a cheque for €550 to the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre. Portlaoise from the recent tractor which was held on 26 October

Gemma sleeps near her mother’s room each night so she can be there at a moment’s notice.

A VETERAN councillor widely described as ‘a legend and a gentleman’ was honoured at a special reception in county hall, to celebrate his 40 years on Laois Co Council.

THE sod was turned on a new €6. 5 million ESB Networks Training Centre (NTC) in Portlaoise on Thursday 30 October.

A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been disqualified from driving for six months after his car sent sparks flying when it hit a speed ramp during what appeared to be a race with another vehicle.

Eugene O'Reilly, 13 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois passed away peacefully in his 94th year in Droímín Nursing Home, Stradbally on 30 October. Predeceased by his wife Phyllis.

He called gardaí ‘bastards’ and told them to ‘f**k off.’

THE Mountmellick Embroidery and Heritage Museum in Irishtown will host a day of speeches and display a special exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of the introduction of Mountmellick Embroidery.