THE RELICS of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes are currently visiting SS Peter and Paul’s church in Portlaoise today (Tuesday 8 October) as part of a nationwide visit of all dioceses in the country, having never before been in Ireland.

Retired prison officer. Unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St Vincent's Hospital Dublin.

A total of €575,415 has been awarded to 13 local projects under the CLÁR programme, which provides funding for small scale schemes in rural areas. The minimum grant in Laois is €5,000 and the maximum is €50,000.

A NEW nursing home was officially opened in Portlaoise on Friday, with space for up to 101 residents and the creation of about 100 jobs.

Marie Hogan (nee Higgins), Stillbrook, Mountrath and formerly of Coolrain and Cedar Inn Mountrath. October 7th, 2024. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Ben and Bridget Higgins.

THE Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) released its official 242 new vehicle registrations statistics for September.A total of 1,388 new cars have been registered in Laois since January of this year, a 4.68% increase compared with the same ...

Bosco Bartley, Well Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died October 6th 2024, peacefully after a brief illness. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary and brother Ollie.

The death has occurred of Marie Keenan (née Byron), Main Street, Stradbally, Co. Laois and formerly Ballyphehane, Cork, peacefully on 5th October 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Sr. Catherine Geoghegan. Brigidine Sisters, Mountrath, Laois. Eircode R32E9D5 Died October 5th, 2024, in The Residence, Portlaoise in the company of her Brigidine Sisters.

John passed away peacefully on the 5th October 2024, surrounded by his loving family, and in the care of staff at Tallaght Hospital Dublin. Beloved husband of Margaret, and dear father to David, Paul and Carol.

Brigid Holohan (nee Maher) Davin Park Mountmellick and formerly Patrick Street Mountrath died October 3rd 2024 at home in the company of her loving family. Loving daughter of the late Michael and Alice Maher.

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

A NEW festival has been launched in Laois with 50 free events and activities across the county.

Portlaoise College is celebrating the achievements of two of its students, Yifei Li and Eimear Byrne, who have both earned places on prestigious Leinster squads in their respective sports.

Pre-deceased by her husband Patrick. Much loved mother of Mark, Paraic, Séamus and Richard.

Dynamic pricing has caused a lot of controversy

FIANNA Fáil’s Padraig Flemming Cathaoirleach of the council addressed the issue of an approval for a bank overdraft of €8m for the year December 31, 2025 to finance working capital.

'There is no guarantee that this additional site will go ahead'

Questions were asked about the distribution of public money

CCTV footage showed the defendant approaching his in-law with a headbutting action before hitting him