Joseph (Joe) Dooley, Portlaoise Rd. , Mountrath, Laois died peacefully on Tuesday 27 January, at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Beloved husband of Sal, adored father of Colette, Alan and Patricia.

Sheila Amond (née Kinsella) of 4 Raheendoran, Carlow and formerly of Ballyhide, Laois passed away peacefully on 26 January, surrounded by her loving family, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

William (Billy) Molloy, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois passed away suddenly at his residence on 24 January. Sadly missed by his loving family. Predeceased by his mother Chrissie and his father Joe.

A MAN was convicted of a public order offence after he was caught urinating against a wall in Portlaoise. At last week’s sitting of Portlaoise District Court, Garda Sgt JJ Kirby said that when gardaí were on mobile patrol at 1.

William (Willie) Flynn, Coolagh, Clonaslee, Laois died peacefully on 26 January in the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Nancy. Dearly loved father of Declan, Niall and Deirdre.

A TEENAGE boy who was missing from his home in Laois for the past week has been found.

Maura Lawler (née Bergin), Derrykearn, Abbeyleix, Laois died peacefully on 24 January. Reunited once more with her beloved parents, sisters and brothers. Much loved wife of Gerard, mother to Póilín, Geraldine (de Búrca) and John.

Patricia (Pat) Bannon (née Ryan), New Park, Portlaoise and formerly Roscrea, Co Tipperary died suddenly but peacefully on 24 January at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family.

Martin Stokes, Portarlington Road, Mountmellick, Laois died peacefully on 22 January, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of St James’s Hospital, Dublin.

Andy Bergin, Timahoe, Laois passed away suddenly on Saturday 24 January.

CONVICTED murderer Robert Corbet has died in Mountjoy Prison. The news broke today, Monday, 25 January, shortly after a body was discovered around 6am.

Schools in Laois will have two new special classes in the 2026/2027 academic years to support children with special educational needs. The schools in question are Scoil Bhride in Clonaslee and Gaelscoil Phort Laoise.

A MAN accused of two robberies and a series of burglaries and thefts in Portlaoise and Portarlington has been remanded in custody until February.

HISTORIC Laois buildings are set to benefit under schemes designed to support the conservation of notable sites.

Anna (Annie) Doyle (née Kelly), Brockagh, Clonaslee, Laois passed away peacefully at her residence on 25 January, surrounded by her loving family and in the excellent care of Dr Julie Cunningham and Dr Mary Sheehan and their team at Clonaslee Health ...

A YOUNG MAN, who is currently in custody, pleaded guilty to making off without paying a €122. 90 bill from Eddie Rocket’s Restaurant in Portlaoise when he was 16 years of age.

FUNERAL arrangements have been announced for a young Laois sportsman, whose death has caused deep shock and sadness throughout the county.

Patricia Bannon (née Ryan), Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois and formerly Roscrea, Co Tipperary, died suddenly but peacefully on 24 January at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by her loving family.

The death occurred on Friday 23 January of Martin McEvoy, Raggetstown, Abbeyleix, Laois/Ballinakill, Laois.Funeral arrangements will be confirmed later, which may be in about a week’s time.May Martin rest in peace.

William (Billy) Molloy, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois passed away suddenly at his residence on 24 January. Sadly missed by his loving family. Predeceased by his mother Chrissie and his father Joe.