Breda Vickers (née Mahon), Wicklow Town, Wicklow and formerly Co Laois passed away peacefully on Monday 24 November at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Bridie Mahon.

Mary Dowling (née Bergin), Knocknoo, Ballyfoyle, Co Kilkenny and formerly of Ballymeelish, Ballybrophy, Co Laois passed away peacefully on 24 November at Aut Even Hospital, after a short illness.

According to reports, staff at the Portlaoise Mail Centre staged a mass walkout on Monday night (24th) following what were described as insensitive comments made by a senior member of staff.

Gardaí in Portlaoise investigating the murder of William Delaney, who went missing on Wednesday 30th January, 2019, have released the three people (two women and a man) who were arrested on Monday 24th November 2025, in connection with this ...

A MAN who had previously pleaded guilty to assault, criminal damage and with violent disorder in Mountmellick was given to next April to gather up the full compensation for the damage he caused.

THREE people have been arrested in relation to the murder of a Portlaoise man, who disappeared without trace nearly seven years ago.

A SPEEDING fine raffle to reward drivers who obey the speed limits has been suggested by a local councillor. Cllr Aisling Moran made the novel proposal at a council meeting, saying that a pilot project in Sweden had proved very successful.

A FAMOUS pub threw open its doors for a full day of celebrations on Saturday, as Morrissey’s of Abbeyleix marked its 250th birthday.

Patrick (Paddy) Langton, Rathnamanagh, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully on 23 November, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary.

John Costigan, Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully on 23 November at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Ellen.

A CULPRIT has come forward after climbing the newly-erected Christmas Tree in Portarlington last night, causing damage to the lights.

LAURYN Coogan, 17, an Irish dancer, from Arles, Co Laois, placed within the top five constants at this year’s CRLG Irish Dancing Leinster championships on 7 November.

VOLUNTEERS are angry and upset after an individual climbed the newly-erected Christmas Tree in Portarlington last night. After weeks of hard work, the voluntary group must engage a hoist again to check the extent of damage to the towering tree.

LOCAL volunteer Alice Culliton is once again taking part in the Concern Fast and invites everyone to support her effort to help Concern Worldwide in its mission to end extreme poverty.

A man with Laois roots became the second most senior officer in the World Bank on Monday.

THE Department of Education and Youth has launched a survey to assess demand for different types of primary schools. Its aim is to expand parental choice in education.

A REFLECTION area in Portlaoise for those who died during the Covid pandemic is set to be completed in mid-December, more than four years after it was first proposed.

James (Jimmy) O'Connor, St Brigid's Square, Portarlington, Laois died peacefully on 21 November, surrounded by his loving family, while in the wonderful care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home, Monasterevin. Beloved husband of the late Christina.

AN urgent appeal has been launched for a missing Laois man, who has not been seen since leaving work in Portlaoise last night. The family of Tomás (Tom) Raftery from Portarlington are very worried about his sudden disappearance.

A NEW solicitor was introduced to District 15, the District Court areas of Portlaoise and Tullamore at last week’s sitting of Portlaoise District Court s Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick took the opportunity to welcome newly appointed solicitor ...