Joseph (Joe) Luttrell, Fisherstown, Ballybrittas passed away in the company of his loving family in The Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore on Sunday 3 August 2025.

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Marie Kelly, Thompson House, Mountmellick, Laois and Bonnettstown, Co Kilkenny died peacefully on 3 August, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Muiríosa Foundation.  Much loved housemate of Monica and John. Beloved sister of Ann (Greany).

Philomena (Phil) Leahy (née Fitzpatrick), Cardtown, Camross, Laois passed away peacefully on 2 August in her 99th year, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Ger, son-in-law Noel and grandson Alan.

 A TEENAGER who caused €1,500 worth of damage at two Laois GAA clubs has been given until December to pay full compensation.

MEMBERS of the Laois Arch Club were ‘delighted’ to be presented with a cheque for €4,660 from the Laois Quilters following a raffle of their centrepiece pieces from their recent quilt art exhibition, which was displayed in Mountmellick library ...

A WOMAN grabbed a mobile phone and threw it on the ground, when she realised another woman was filming her having a row with her ex-partner.

Noel Colman Young, Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois and late of Dunmanway, Co Cork died peacefully on 1 August, in the tender care of the Matron and staff at Shaen Hospital. Predeceased by his son Gavin.

PLANS for a large housing development on the old Centrepoint site in Portlaoise must be lodged within six months if the owners are to avoid further steep financial penalties.

GARDA checkpoints are being conducted across Laois over the August bank holiday weekend, as part of an ongoing road safety campaign.

Philomena (Phil) Delaney (née Kavanagh), 8 Brookfield, Ballyragget , Co Kilkenny and formerly of Carrigan Street, Durrow, Laois, passed away peacefully on 1 August, surrounded by her loving family, at The Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick.

IT’S not every day that a couple can boast of celebrating a 90th birthday at the same time as a 70th wedding anniversary, but that’s exactly what a Mountrath couple celebrated recently in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise.

A BULKY waste amnesty will be held in Portlaoise shortly, where people can dump couches and armchairs free of charge. Laois Co Council has announced that the amnesty will run from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 9 August at Portlaoise Rugby Club.

Geraldine Dempsey (née Holohan), Portarlington, Laois/Brooklodge, Cloncassion, Clonbullogue, Offaly/Rathangan, Kildare. Geraldine passed away bravely at Beaumont Hospital on 31 July after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family.

THE first campsite in south Laois has officially opened, in an idyllic rural setting beside the famous Woodenbridge.

AS thousands of leaving certificate students await the dreaded results day and the subsequent CAO offers, an inevitable bout of stress and uncertainty will plague many households between now and 22 August.

AS thousands of leaving certificate students await the dreaded results day and the subsequent CAO offers, an inevitable bout of stress and uncertainty will plague many households between now and 22 August.

The death has occurred of William (Bill) Lynch, Mountmellick, Laois/New Ireland Road, Rialto, Dublin.

ALMOST €25,000 in cash and 17,000 unstamped cigarettes were seized at a shop in Portlaoise, according to customs officers.