Eugene Dunne, 13 Bayview, Mountmellick died peacefully on Sunday 27 October after a short illness, bravely borne in the presence of his loving family. Eugene was predeceased by his parents Michael and Elizabeth.

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Patricia Caden (née Donnelly), Farnans, Crettyard passed away on Thursday 24 October at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Michael Vincent Caden who died on 1 November 2023.

Josie McGill (née Murphy), Clonboyne, Portlaoise and late of Clareen Co. Offaly passed away peacefully on Saturday 26 October surrounded by her loving family. Josie was the dearly loved wife to Barry and loving mother to Dermot and Mary.

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'Funerals are live streamed which is a most personal, private and emotional event. You can go on any webcam from any church around the country and view a funeral' - cllr Marie Tuohy.

Helen Buggy (née McCormack), 5 Court View, Stradbally and formerly Ballycoolan, Stradbally passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday 25 of October at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Brendan Coss, Wolfe Tone Court and formerly Garoon, Mountmellick died peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on Thursday 24 October. Brendan was the beloved son of the late William and Christina.

Mary Sinnott (née Loughlin), Ballymeelish, Ballybrophy passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday 25 October. Mary was predeceased by her parents and sister Elenor.

Yes folks it’s that time of the year when the nation comes together and sings in unison - ‘Hello darkness my old friend, soon you’ll be here at 4pm and how do I change my micro wave clock!'Clocks go back an hour at 2am to 1am on Sunday 27 October.

Bridget Kiernan (née Culleton) Lea Road, Portarlington and formerly of Tierhogar, Killenard passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the wonderful care of the Nurses and Staff of Saint Brigid's Hospital Shaen.

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Local residents who have children expressed their concerns about vehicles speeding in the estate particularly at night.

WORK will commence on the development of a garden of reflection for those who were bereaved during the pandemic at the pedestrian entrance to the People’s Park in Portlaoise before next March.

Mary Mulhall (née Dowling) of 55 St Fiacc’s Terrace, Graiguecullen, Laois/Carlow passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday 24 October under the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Sacred Heart Hospital, Carlow.

James (Shay) Cox, Portlaoise and formerly of Shankill, Dublin died suddenly but peacefully aged 67 years on Wednesday 23 October following a short illness in the kind and compassionate care of the Critical Care Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital, ...

Michael (Chelsea Mick) Cavanagh, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 and formerly of Borris-in-Ossory passed away peacefully on Wednesday 23 October in the loving care of the staff at Saint Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

The death occurred peacefully of Seán Clarke, Tullaghanogue, Trim, Co. Meath and formerly of Ballyfin on Wednesday 23 October at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan.

THE Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD said the latest figures relating to the vacant property refurbishment grant show that in Laois, already €1. 6m has been paid to the refurbishment of 32 homes.

Joseph Ruth, Saint John’s Square, Portlaoise passed away at the age of 88 on Monday 21 October. Joseph was the son of the late Josephine Ryan.