TWO historic buildings in Laois will share almost €230,000 in conservation funding announced today. Clonreher Castle near Portlaoise will receive €129,000, while €100,000 has been approved for works on Tankardstown Church near Barrowhouse.

Noel Leacy, Ballacolla, Laois and formerly Boolavogue, Wexford died peacefully at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny on 15 April. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kay, brother Michael, sister Catherine, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

TWO men whom gardaí alleged were seen acting suspiciously with a known Eastern European drug gang dealer in Portlaoise were brought before a sitting of the local district court on Monday, last 14 April, on drug related offences.

Mary Gorman (née Lalor), Emmett Street, Mountmellick died suddenly and peacefully at home on Tuesday 15 April. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband James (Jim) and her parents Tom and Margaret (Ciss).

A LOCAL man was remanded in custody when he was brought before Portlaoise District Court for allegedly stealing two Easter eggs.

Mary Phelan (née Hogan), Whitefields, Killanure, Mountrath, Laois passed away unexpectedly on 14 April, surrounded by her loving family, at UHL Hospital, Limerick.

A TALENTED Laois student has won a top prize in the prestigious 2025 Texaco Children’s Art Competition. Nicholas Oiboh, a pupil at St.

It is with deep regret we inform you of the death of our beloved Nina late of Ukraine. Nina passed away at St James' Hospital, Dublin after a short illness bravely borne. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

ROAD surface repairs at a Laois crossroads lasted just ‘a couple of hours’ before they were washed away, according to a local councillor.

A MAN on the sex offenders register was given a 12-month probation bond, for failing to inform the authorities of taking a four-day weekend away in England.

Valerie Hinds, Mountrath road, Portlaoise, Laois passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on 14 April at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

The death occurred on 14 April of Harry Kealy, Kilburn , London, England and formerly of Boley, Ballylinan, Laois. Predeceased by his sister Mary (Casey).

A LAOIS MAN charged with rape, threatening to kill or cause serious injury and assault causing harm was further remanded in custody when his case was heard at Portlaoise District Court last week.

The Laois Nationalist newspaper is currently on sale in all local newsagents and stores, plus online. This week's paper is jammed-packed with local news and sports from all areas of the county.

James (Jim) Hearty, New Mill Court, Portarlington, Laois died peacefully on 13 April, in the wonderful care of all the staff of the Margaret Kehoe Ward, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. Much loved father of Elaine and Claire.

A NOTORIOUS derelict former AIB branch in Portarlington is up for sale, prompting hopes that it could be restored and converted for community use.

NATIONAL Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman returned to official duties this week, following successful surgery to remove a pancreatic tumour.

Mary Grant (née Bergin), Cuan Bhríde, Rathdowney, Laois and formerly of Newtown, Ballybrophy, Laois, passed away on 13 April, peacefully in the wonderful and loving care of the staff at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise.

A peaceful protest against the war in Palestine took place in Portlaoise, last Saturday. The protest took place outside the local library. The event was organized as part of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign.

WHAT was once termed as a strength, weakness, opportunity and threats (SWOT) analysis, but better known nowadays as a town health check, is taking place in towns and villages around Laois.