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The death occurred on 14 June of Seán Ellard, Whitebog, Barrowhouse, Laois/Athy, Kildare. Predeceased by his loving wife Breda.

Elizabeth (Lily) Keenan (née Kilbride), Marian Place, Portlaoise died on 15 June in her 95th year, peacefully at her daughter Martha's residence, surrounded by her loving family.

A SOCIAL care leader in Portlaoise who fostered a teenage girl has shared her story, in the hope that others may consider a challenging but rewarding experience.

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful death of Anne Lawlor, Ballytarsna, Abbeyleix and formerly of Cloncougher, Geashill Co. Offaly on Saturday 14 June 2025.

Anne Conroy (née Kelly) 12 Emmett Street, Mountmellick and formerly of Emo passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of her cherished family on Sunday 15 June 2025.

A NEW meeting space for teenagers will be created at the People's Park in Portlaoise, thanks to a €125,000 grant.

The school became the first one in the county to win this award.

A MAN who was arrested three times in a 24-hour period was ordered to remain sober and stay out of a public park until his next court hearing, when he was brought before last week’s sitting of Portlaoise District Court.

Marian O’Shea (née McMahon), Newtown, Crettyard passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday 12 June 2025. Marian was predeceased by her father John, brothers Brian and Keith.

GARDAÍ in Laois seized a car from a driver who was too busy texting to notice a motorway patrol. The motorist was pulled in by gardaí on the M7 yesterday and proved to have no insurance, tax or NCT.

“WHAT can I say? I wish you well,” said the judge after disqualifying a man who has only six months to live from driving for three years.

THREE Laois people are the first in Ireland to test an initiative that allows those with disabilities to parachute from a plane from 10,000 feet.

A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been fined €400 and given a six-month driving disqualification after appearing before Carlow District Court on charges relating to fraudulent tax and insurance documentation.

Borris-in-Ossory Kilcotton GAA club is giving you the chance to win a valuable prize in a draw to support the club which plays a big part in the community.

In a court report published in last week’s Laois Nationalist newspaper and website headlined ‘Man who talked about “slicing Irish babies” to represent himself in court’, we quoted the defendant as referring to his solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick and ...

A VETERAN Fianna Fáil politician has earned the title ‘Father of the Council’, as he celebrates 40 years on the Laois local authority.

A 50-YEAR-OLD man accused of publishing a grossly offence communication on TikTok about slicing ‘Irish babies, kids and you’ is to represent himself in further court proceedings.

 Laois Garden Festival was full of Buds and Blooms, last weekend at Spink GAA grounds. The colourful event took attracted huge crowds who looked, purchased and honed their garden skills.