GARDAÍ in Laois are running noise decibel tests, amid complaints about vehicles revving through housing estates and along residential roads late at night.

A VAN that was stopped for speeding was seized by Laois gardaí yesterday, after the driver proved to have no insurance. The Citroën Berlingo was recorded doing 77kph in a 50kph zone in Garryhinch, Portarlington on Friday.

Patrick Carton, Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully on 16 January, surrounded by his loving family.

KRISTRINA Carey from Killeshin has just launched SwapSkills, an online platform where, instead of paying for services, people can exchange one service for another.

According to new data from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, there was a 31 per cent increase in Laois home starts in 2024/25 over the preceding two year period.

A GARDA fractured one of his fingers while attempting to restrain a highly intoxicated man who had been offering to start fights in the Top Square in Portlaoise.

John Dollard, Ballagh, Errill, Laois died peacefully on 15 January in the Oak Ward at University Hospital Waterford, in the presence of those he loved. Predeceased by his adored mother Peg.

Elizabeth Bennett (née Creane), Askea House, Vicarstown, Laois and formerly of Ballycanew, Gorey, Wexford died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Carnew Nursing Home, Wicklow.

THE oldest woman in Laois has sadly passed away, just two weeks after celebrating her 107th birthday.

MIDLAND Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of Eileen Burke as the new Hospital Manager.

A GRAIGUECULLEN man who used foul language towards gardaí while intoxicated at a pub was sentenced to two months in prison.

A HISTORIC Laois bridge is in danger of collapse, with no money available for urgent repairs. The road will be flooded and an important monument lost if the 400-year-old bridge falls, a council meeting was told.

As many as 148 Arts organisations were awarded grants

IEA Ireland have announced Liam Hyland will take up the Presidency of the Irish Exporters Association.

BLACK ice has caused a series of crashes in Laois and Offaly this morning. Gardaí are dealing with a number of road collisions across the division and have warned motorists to take extra care.

WHEN a funeral director came across two men who had horses in a cemetery, one abused, roared and shouted at him.

Two Laois brothers have been jailed for sexual abuse of their niece during her childhood. James Joseph Jordan (59) and Patrick Fintan Jordan (55) began abusing their niece, Sabrina Fox, when she was just nine years old.

Kathleen Lalor (née Delaney), Northgrove, Mountrath, Laois passed away peacefully on 15 January in her 96th year, surrounded by her loving family, at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

A 22-YEAR-OLD man appeared before Carlow District Court after he caused €700 worth of damage to a vending machine when he struck it with a golf club.

THE Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise was the setting for the launch of this year’s Garda Youth Awards drive, a programme which has been running since 2019 in a national capacity, and which celebrates and recognises young people who have made a positive ...