John Dollard, Ballagh, Errill, Laois died peacefully on 15 January in the Oak Ward at University Hospital Waterford, in the presence of those he loved. Predeceased by his adored mother Peg.

Elizabeth Bennett (née Creane), Askea House, Vicarstown, Laois and formerly of Ballycanew, Gorey, Wexford died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Carnew Nursing Home, Wicklow.

THE oldest woman in Laois has sadly passed away, just two weeks after celebrating her 107th birthday.

MIDLAND Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of Eileen Burke as the new Hospital Manager.

A GRAIGUECULLEN man who used foul language towards gardaí while intoxicated at a pub was sentenced to two months in prison.

A HISTORIC Laois bridge is in danger of collapse, with no money available for urgent repairs. The road will be flooded and an important monument lost if the 400-year-old bridge falls, a council meeting was told.

As many as 148 Arts organisations were awarded grants

IEA Ireland have announced Liam Hyland will take up the Presidency of the Irish Exporters Association.

BLACK ice has caused a series of crashes in Laois and Offaly this morning. Gardaí are dealing with a number of road collisions across the division and have warned motorists to take extra care.

WHEN a funeral director came across two men who had horses in a cemetery, one abused, roared and shouted at him.

Two Laois brothers have been jailed for sexual abuse of their niece during her childhood. James Joseph Jordan (59) and Patrick Fintan Jordan (55) began abusing their niece, Sabrina Fox, when she was just nine years old.

Kathleen Lalor (née Delaney), Northgrove, Mountrath, Laois passed away peacefully on 15 January in her 96th year, surrounded by her loving family, at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

A 22-YEAR-OLD man appeared before Carlow District Court after he caused €700 worth of damage to a vending machine when he struck it with a golf club.

THE Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise was the setting for the launch of this year’s Garda Youth Awards drive, a programme which has been running since 2019 in a national capacity, and which celebrates and recognises young people who have made a positive ...

LAOIS is just outside the top ten nationally for the number of burglary cases brought before the courts.

A LOTTO player from Laois won more than €38,000 in last night’s mid-week draw. The lucky player scooped €38,052, after matching five numbers and the bonus on Wednesday 14 January.

A NEW Historical Society in Laois will hold its first meeting tonight, focusing on three areas with an exceptionally rich heritage.

THE notorious Stoney Road in Laois is living up to its name, causing a litany of damage to cars. The busy but rocky route to Camross GAA Club was highlighted at a council meeting this week, when there was an urgent appeal for resurfacing.

A NURSING home in Co. Laois has been criticised by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) in a new report. Droimnín Nursing Home in Stradbally, Laois, has come under scrutiny for providing inadequate services to those under its care.

William (Billy) Kelly, Graiguecullen, Laois/Carlow and formerly Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom died peacefully on 14 January at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny with his close friends Duck and M. J. at his side. Loving father, uncle and grandfather.