JUDGE Deirdre Gearty refused to accept jurisdiction when two people came before her at a recent sitting of Portlaoise district Court charged with assault causing harm.

THE annual ‘Off the Beaten Track’ Ballacolla New Year's Day Walk and Tractor Run will once again take place. Walkers, vintage and modern tractor enthusiasts are invited along to take part in the annual New Year’s Day event. Registration begins at 1.

CHRISTOPHER Cornelissen from Crettyard has been working as a vet in Sweden for the last 11 years. Christopher had dreamed of becoming a vet throughout his childhood.

Hennessy Auctioneers has had a very successful year with some major property transactions for its clients.

SIX hours after 89-year-old Portlaoise man Joe Styles was reported missing he was back home with his family.

AN appeal has been launched for an elderly Portlaoise man, who has been missing from his home since early this morning.Joe Styles, who is aged nearly 90, left home at 8.15am on St Stephen’s Day and his family are concerned, as he had not returned by ...

Marian Bonham (née Monaghan), Balladine, Abbeyleix passed asway peacefully in the care of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home on Tuesday 24 December. Marian was predeceased by her husband Sean.

Lorraine Lyons (née Tyrrell), Gort na nÓir, Abbeyleix died on Saturday 21 December. Lorraine was predeceased by her mother Angela and brother David.

Marie Nolan (née Sheehan), Dundrum, Dublin and late of Portlaoise passed away peacefully at Blackrock Hospital on Monday 23 December. Marie was the beloved wife of the late Gerry and much loved mum of Geraldine, Declan, Amanda and Cathal.

A PORTLAOISE boy and his loyal dog have completed a Christmas Eve charity walk, raising over €9,000 for Irish Dogs for the Disabled.

WHILE many people of all ages look forward to the Late Late Toy Show, Elf on the Shelf or delight in carol singers, which are all staples of the festive season, what is gaining similar popularity are Christmas tractor runs.

Tom Dunne late of Glasnevin and formerly of Ballybrittas and late of SIPTU passed away peacefully on Sunday 22 December in the tender care of the staff of the Mater Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Sean (John) Shortall, Bracklone Street, Portarlington passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Cardiac Care Unit of the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise on Monday 23 December.

Ita Kennedy (née Murphy), Dunmasc, Portlaoise and late of Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan and formerly Kennedy’s Chemist, Main Street, Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Monday 23 December surrounded by her loving family.

A DRIVER who failed a roadside breath test was arrested in Mountmellick this morning. The car was seized at a garda checkpoint (pictured) in the town centre, after the driver tested positive for alcohol.

PORTLAOISE gardaí are appealing for witnesses, after a car was involved in a series of dangerous driving incidents in the town last night.

Lorraine Lyons (née Tyrrell), Gort na nÓir,  Abbeyleix, Laois On Saturday 21 December. Predeceased by her mother Angela and brother David.

Lorraine Lyons (née Tyrrell), Gort na Nóir,  Abbeyleix, Laois On Saturday 21 December. Predeceased by her mother Angela and brother David.

A DOMESTIC dispute that spilled out onto the public roadway landed a man in court on public order offences.

A PORTLAOISE boy and his loyal assistance dog will set off on a charity walk on Christmas Eve, having already raised over €8,000 for Irish Dogs for the Disabled.