May Terri rest in peace.

AN appeal against the sentence imposed on a driver who killed Laois student Joe Drennan is set to be heard in November. A hearing date of 6 November was set in the Court of Appeal today, where the case of DPP v Kieran Fogarty was listed for mention.

Developments sought at Islamic Mosque in Portlaoise.

A LAOIS man has already come forward to collect a life-changing €1 million prize at National Lottery headquarters. The newly minted millionaire hit the jackpot, after matching six numbers in the Daily Millions 9pm draw last Friday 18 July.

Reports are circulating that an ambulance was called to bring a young player to hospital

PORTLAOISE Action to Homelessness (PATH) has organised a fundraising charity cycle to assist in its on-going efforts to help those who find themselves in homeless situations.

A MEMORABLE outdoor concert in Portlaoise brought young and not so young together for a feast of music in O’Moore Place.

GARDAÍ are appealing for dash cam footage or witnesses following a robbery in Portlaoise this week. The robbery happened between 7am and 8am on Monday morning in the Stradbally Road /Block Road area.

Kealan was reported missing in Portlaoise on Tuesday 8 July.

“He was out shopping," the man's barrister told the court.

"I do not want my child walking out of work and coming across those scumbags,” said one woman at the meeting.

Willie (Liam) White, Westminster, London and formerly of The Square, Durrow, Co Laois, passed away peacefully at his home in Westminster on 17 January, surrounded by his loving family.

The child was allegedly delivered after a delayed Caesarean Section amid rowing doctors

The death occurred of Robert (Bert) Gowan, Meelick, Rosenallis, Laois on Wednesday 16 July, peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of Emo Court ward, Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family.

THE Laois store that sold a €1 million winning Lottery ticket at the weekend has been revealed. The National Lottery confirmed this afternoon that Dunnes Stores in the Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise sold the winning Daily Million top prize ticket.

The Laois man is hoping to achieve his dream of a lifetime

A DECISION to grant planning permission for a new Lidl store on the Laois border has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

May Sharon rest in peace.

The 47-year old caused €800 worth of damage.

A LAOIS secondary school has announced the untimely death of a popular and highly regarded teacher. Portlaoise College confirmed the death of teacher Evangelin Durojaiye, in a tribute today that offered sympathies to her husband and children.