The recent meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district was also told that, though such a move would be critical for future road safety

Late of Newpark, Portlaoise and Emo, Laois, Mary (Mae) died peacefully in her 99th year

Helen was former Matron of The Sacred Heart Hospital, Carlow

Martin died peacefully at home, with his loving wife Lily and family

Based in Portlaoise, the centre provides a range of supports for children and adults with Down syndrome and their families

She will repose at her home

The defendant sent 16 emails to a shared email account that threated to kill or to cause serious injury to the recipient.

Checkpoints will come into effect

‘He has now turned a corner’ – Josephine Fitzpatrick

Patrick (Pat) Lynam, Castleredmond, Midleton, Co Cork and formerly of Rosenallis, Co Laois died peacefully on 22 March, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of Marymount University Hospital and Hospice.

A recent incident saw significant damage to a family home

It happened during a busy school period as the boy, who was cycling across the pedestrian crossing

Michael Larter, 11 Courtview, Stradbally, Laois and formerly of 4 Doonane Road, Crettyard, Laois/Carlow passed away on 23 March. Predeceased by his mother Mary, father Desmond and niece Danielle.

Pat O'Brien, Tullamoy, Stradbally, Laois passed away peacefully on 23 March at his home, surrounded by his wife and family.

AN art exhibition by artist Kate Knowles from Wolfhill, which is inspired by her love for bogs and the secrets they keep, features vibrant and detailed paintings of the tranquil and scenic Abbeyleix Bog and the colourful collection is currently on ...

It was described by the prosecuting garda Trevor Darcy as an alleged ‘jugging’ crime

A DRUG driver with cannabis in the glove compartment and tyres ‘as bald as an egg’ was arrested in Portlaoise last night. It was a case of ‘zero Focus’ for the motorist, whose untaxed Ford Focus was seized and towed away.

Marie Tobin, Churchfield Heights, Castletown, Laois and formerly of Woodbrook, Mountrath, Laois died peacefully on 22 March, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father George, mother Alice, brothers George, Anthony and Davy.

The 51-year-old  is alleged to have been in possession of the pornography in his home

THE latest meeting of the Graiguecullen/Portarlington municipal district marked the final appearance of long-serving councillor Padraig Fleming, who has been serving this particular council area since 2009.