A MAN who was drunk and driving a sulky gig at 10. 15pm with no lights or reflectors on became abuse towards gardaí when they told him that they were seizing the gig and horse.

THE Ballinakill Vintage & Classic Owners Club is gearing up to host the annual Indoor Motor Show in Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise on Sunday 26 October.

Jamie Brennan, 9 Colliers Lane, Upper Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly Barna, Ballinakill, Laois died peacefully in Portlaoise Hospital on 17 October, surrounded by his loving family.

LAOIS gardaí are appealing for information following a burglary in Portarlington this week. The Portlaoise Detective Unit is investigating the burglary, which happened at Congress Terrace on Wednesday 16 October, between 6. 45pm and 8pm.

THE Heath Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) application to cancel or vary the registration of a nursing home in Laois resumed at Portlaoise District court today, Friday 17 October.

CALLS have been made for Portlaoise town bus routes to be extended, after a huge increase in passenger numbers. The number of passengers soared to more than 36,900 between June and July, up from 24,881 when the new service was launched last February.

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Breen (née Dunne), Ballybrack, Dublin and late of Mountmellick, Laois died peacefully on 16 October, in the wonderful care of all the staff in Annabeg Nursing Home, Ballybrack.

Army personnel attended a house in Kernanstown, outside Carlow town yesterday, Thursday and found several suspect devices which they removed for a controlled explosion to be carried out.

Ann Parkinson (née Costigan), 18 Seandoire, Cork Road, Durrow, LaoisIt is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Ann on 15 October. Ann is predeceased by her parents Dan and Nancy.

The Gala Excellence Awards are presented to Gala stores that are deemed ‘outstanding

The man also pleaded not guilty to cutting a mattress while being detailed in a cell in Abbeyleix Garda Station.

Breda Carter (née Lalor), Forgeland, Knockanina, Mountrath, Laois passed away comfortably on 16 October, surrounded by her loving family, at the Milford Care Centre, Limerick. Predeceased by her parents Pat and Mary Lalor, sisters Claire and Maureen.

Gardaí are currently in attendance at a residence in Kernanstown, Co. Carlow following the discovery of a suspect device this afternoon, Thursday, 16 October 2025.

COMMUNITY groups in Laois could get a slice of a €465,000 county fund, which is available through the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP).

A BEAUTIFUL housing estate in Ballyroan swept the boards at Laois Co Council’s annual Best Estate and Garden Awards night.

A full and vibrant programme of readings, talks, music, film and spoken word will take place over 4 days and nights

THERE was a question raised over whether the insurance certificate of a woman who had been involved in a single vehicle accident was in date at the time of the accident, when the matter was raised at the District Court in Portlaoise last week.

A BOTTLE of Paddy was in the front passenger seat when a ‘very drunk’ driver was stopped by Laois gardaí. The whiskey was escorted to an evidence locker, after it was found riding shotgun in the vehicle today.

A MAN who took €43,000 worth of cannabis that he found under a bush has been sentenced to two years in prison.

AS many as eight unaccompanied migrant children could be missing in Co Carlow, according to information shared at a recent council committee meeting.