‘This is the lady that pushes the pram and stuffs stuff into it’ – Judge Andrew Cody

A CREATIVE and connective art exhibition featuring local forest walks, landmarks, bridges, scenic places, animals and imaginative cultural scenes of rural Ireland painted by a group of nine members of Mountmellick men’s shed following several blocks ...

Mr Feeney is nothing short of a thug, and a recidivist thug’ – Judge Andrew Cody

Stephen Bergin, Glencondra, Camross, Laois passed away peacefully at home on 19 January. Predeceased by his son Ultan, his brothers Paddy, Joe, Jack and Martin and sister Mary (Saunders).

THE spectacular Northern Lights are visible over parts of Laois tonight. A massive solar flare on Sunday has resulted in stunning sights for skygazers across the midlands and as far south as Laois and Carlow.

Thomas Francis (Frank) Harding, Vesey Close, Abbeyleix, Laois died peacefully on 18 January at Lourdesville Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Liz Harding.

Dan Murphy, 9 Abbey Cresent Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix, Laois died peacefully at home on 18 January, surrounded by his family, after a short illness.

A SUSPECT has been arrested following a burglary at a house in Rathdowney, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The young man is also suspected of interfering with a number of vehicles in the Ballybrittas area.

IN 2025, the people of Laois recycled the equivalent of 16 batteries per household, matching the national average of 16; this data comes on foot of new information that reveals that only half of household batteries sold are making their way back for ...

MORE than €3. 5m has been granted to Laois for cycling routes, walkways and other green travel projects.

PLANNING permission has been granted for the long-awaited Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme.

PUPILS and teachers at Kolbe Special School and Scoil Naomh Abban, Newtown, Crettyard had cause to celebrate last week when they were named junior and senior county winners, respectively, of the prestigious national art competition Someone Like Me.

WHEN gardaí stopped a Volkswagen Caddy Van being driven at Ballydavis, Portlaoise, they found the tax on it was out 165 days, the driver was driving without insurance and the van was being driven without a Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test ...

AN action-packed year will be reviewed this Thursday, when Laois Heritage Society holds its AGM in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.

THE identity of a workman who risked his life to save a Laois convent cross from destruction has been revealed.

The death occurred on 17 January of John Fitzpatrick, The Heath, Portlaoise. Cherished brother of Liam and Bridie. Deeply regretted by his nephew Kieran, relatives, friends and neighbours. May John's gentle soul rest in peace.

IN the nearly six years since the covid-19 pandemic brought an abrupt halt to every industry around the world, it seems the film industry in particular has struggled to truly bounce back from the injury suffered by the closure of cinemas in 2020.

ONE of the fundamental tasks of the Christian faith is to communicate well. The early disciples were invited to go and tell The Good News. I'm inspired by the life of Bishop Fulton Sheen.

A LAOIS man was sent forward for trial to the 17 February sitting of Portlaoise Criminal Circuit on one count of possessing child pornography.

Dick Downey, Clondarrig, Portlaoise, Laois passed away peacefully at his home on 17 January, surrounded by his loving family.