"You were trying out a new car? Well, tonight, you’ll be trying out a new bed in the Midland Prison."

A FEUDING couple who withdrew complaints against each other at Portlaoise District Court were told to “grow up” by a judge.

Tony Curran, Liogard, Portlaoise and formerly Dungarvan, Co. Waterford died peacefully on Thursday 5 December surrounded by his loving family.  Tony was predeceased by his recently deceased son-in-law Damien Doheny.

Gusts of up to 120km/h are forecasted, which will have potential for adverse impacts across the County.

FOREST FEST has just announced the first of the lineup for next year’s highly anticipated summer festival in Emo.

Mary Parlon (née Delaney), Ballinla, Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory passed away peacefully on Thursday 5 December at home in the loving care of her family. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband Ollie.

Linda Dempsey (Nee Rintoul) passed away peacefully at her home at 4 Borris Court, Portlaoise on Wednesday 4 December. Linda was the beloved Mother to Serena, Keith and Stephen.

One person had a serious operation on their knees and is finding very hard to travel on the road, said the councillor.

It is hoped to see reduced congestion, emissions and happier, healthier students. 

The dog as being “like a skeleton with a big tummy

While the song is free of charge to download people are asked donate whatever they can on www.idonate.ie/anirishchristmas

Bernadette (Ber) Smeaton (née Hennessy), 17 O’Daly Terrace, Rathdowney passed away on Wednesday 4 December at the Midland’s Regional Hospital, Portlaoise surrounded by her loving family in her 91st year.

RENOWNED actor and author Robert Sheehan returns to where it all began – the Dunamaise Arts Centre – for a fundraising event for the theatre on Friday 20 December.

The jumpers can be purchased on www.embracefarm.com

The ‘Magical Reindeer Food’ is available to purchase for €2 in Applegreen and Dealz stores around Laois and nationwide.

Brigid (Bridie) Foyle (née Saunders), Cross, Aghaboe, Ballacolla passed away peacefully on Wednesday 4 December surrounded by her loving family and in the loving care of doctors, nurses and staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Stanislaw (Stan) Kurkowski, Main Street, Ballyroan, Portlaoise and formally Poland died on Tuesday 3 December in the wonderful care of Tullamore General Hospital, Pallas Ward. Stanislaw was predeceased by his parents and brother.

Hollie Anderson said that her grandfather’s loss had ‘devastated their lives’ and that ‘his death is like a hole that will never be filled’ and ‘the crash took away our sense of security’.

AN UNKNOWN number of infants was recently found buried near the grounds of the Romanesque doorway in Killeshin. A special Mass was held by the Graiguecullen/Killeshin parish on Sunday 3 November in honour of these babies and their families.

Agatha (Aggie) Meehan (née Lambe), Bracklone Street, Portarlington and formerly of Roscore, Blueball Tullamore, Offaly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 3 December in the tender care of the staff of Beechpark Nursing Home, Kildare Town.