Just what is going on

Ann Doyle, Bolton, UK and formerly Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois passed away peacefully on 2 March, in the loving care of the staff at Shannon Court Nursing Home, UK.

FUNERAL details have been announced for a beloved Portlaoise hospital nurse, whose sudden death has devastated his family, friends and colleagues.

DRONES delivering contraband to prisons in Portlaoise this week were intercepted by gardaí two days in a row, as part of a special operation.

The reinstated service will be aligned with the Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin

Sylvia Gaffney (née Ryan), Cronan Grove, Shannon, Co Clare and late of Rathdowney, Co Laois, died peacefully on 4 March in Carrigoran House, Newmarket on Fergus, Co Clare, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John.

THE Laois Brazilian Support Association (LABRAS) has announced that it will host a bake sale on Sunday 8 March, from 1-4pm at Laois Partnership Company in Portlaoise.

 A VETERAN Fianna Fáil politician is to retire from Laois County Council, after a long and distinguished career. Cllr Pádraig Fleming (74) from The Swan, an elder brother of Seán Fleming TD, confirmed his decision to senior party colleagues last week.

John Meehan, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully on 3 March, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity, surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Jimmy and Mollie Meehan, The Courthouse Portlaoise. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary.

WHEN gardaí stopped a man in Portlaoise and searched him, they allegedly found crack cocaine and diamorphine in his possession.

THE sudden death of an extremely popular and dedicated Portlaoise hospital nurse has caused immense shock and grief, particularly among nursing management and staff.

"What you did was something a five year old would do"

Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick, Killarles, Geashill, Offaly and formerly of Barkmills, Mountmellick, Laois died peacefully on 2 March, surrounded by his loving family, at the Regional Hospital Tullamore.

Joe Dunne, Rossmore, Ballyfin, Laois died suddenly on Monday 2 March. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Anne and mother-in-law Breda Quigley.

Tony Walsh, Church Street, Ballinakill, Laois died peacefully on 2 March, in the exceptional care of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise, aged 80 years. Formerly of Lisbigney, Ballinakill.

LAOIS Scout member Keelin O’Brien (15) is recovering following her journey to Iceland for the 2026 Crean Challenge. The Crean Challenge is an annual event inspired by Irish explorer Tom Crean.

A LAOIS business owner has hit out at US trade barriers after his products were returned for the third time on what he calls “dubious grounds”.

A short snippet of CCTV footage showed an incident involving two people on the footpath

A ROAD Safety Authority employee was among five motorists who appeared before Carlow District Court for speeding offences detected by a fixed camera on the N80 at Graiguenaspiddoge.

THE now dilapidated Savoy Cinema, with an address at Market Square, is being eyed by the Portarlington Enterprise Centre team for a potential redevelopment in collaboration with Laois Co Council.