John (Frederick) Kennedy, Church Street, Rathdowney and formerly Timogue and Ballycoolan, Stradbally died peacefully on Tuesday 25 March at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Robert (Bob) and Larry.

'We may not be able to control people’s driving behavior but maybe we might be able to slow them down' - cllr Barry Walsh.

The death occurred on 24 March of James (Seamus) Francis, Moyvilla, Oranmore, Galway and formerly of Mountmellick, Laois and Dangan, Galway, peacefully in the loving care of The Little Flower Nursing Home, Labane.

A PORTLAOISE councillor again complained about broken pedestrian crossing traffic lights at Portlaoise College when local councillors met for their March meeting.

Paddy Kealey, Sheffield Cross, Portlaoise, Co Laois passed away peacefully on 25 March, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Mary.

In connection with a report from Portlaoise District Court in our 18 March edition, titled ‘Woman charged with stealing €2 package of biscuits’, we wish to clarify that the correct address of defendant Mary Lou Nevin (28) is 21 Grove Park, ...

The Laois based professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter was charged with a motoring offence.

Denis Geraghty, 3 The Glebe, Rathdowney and formerly Santry, Co. Dublin (ex-British Embassy) passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him on Sunday 23 March. Denis was predeceased by his beloved wife Marie and his brothers and sisters.

Daniel (Dan) Dargan, Carn, Portarlington died on Sunday 23 March after a short illness at Saint James’s Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his loving and heartbroken family. Daniel was predeceased by his son Nathan Dargan.

Brian Carroll, Castlegate, Portarlington and formerly of Rathangan County Kildare died suddenly at his residence on Saturday 22 March. Brian was the loving son of the late Ricard (Dick).

Denis Geraghty, 3 The Glebe, Rathdowney and formerly Santry, Co. Dublin (ex-British Embassy) passed away peacefully on Sunday 23 March surrounded by those who loved him. Denis was predeceased by his beloved wife Marie and his brothers and sisters.

Young savers up to 15 years of age will get a free €10 gift when they open an account from Friday 28 March to Saturday 12 April.

LAOIS Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley, while speaking in the Dáil on a debate on Public Expenditure said: “While we need to stop the waste of taxpayers’ money, we don’t need another Government Department run by an Elon Musk.

STAFF from the road design section of Laois County Council are to undertake a review of a section of roadway along the Borris Road in Portlaoise between the entrance to John’s Square and the entrance to Saint Mary’s Hall with a view to improving ...

A Laois teenager captured hearts when he took part in a unique production at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre.

Daniel (Dan) Dargan, Carn, Portarlington, Co Laois died on 23rd March after a short illness at St James’s Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving and heartbroken family. Predeceased by his son Nathan Dargan.

Carrigan Street Durrow Laois Asking Price €145,000 3 bed 1 bath A fantastic opportunity to acquire a two-storey mid-terrace home in the heart of Durrow, Co Laois, offering huge potential for renovation and modernisation.

Mary Cardiff (née Phelan), late of Heathfields, Portlaoise; Asheville, Athy and Capoley, Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Saturday 22 March in the loving care of her sister Angela, niece Susan and the staff of Maryborough Hospital, Portlaoise.

DANGEROUS speeding and a lack of public lighting on a dark road outside a Laois cemetery are putting lives at risk, according to local councillors.

A MOTORBIKE whose road tax expired nearly 11 years ago was seized by Laois gardaí today. It was the end of the road for the driver, who had no insurance and whose tax was out of date by more than 4,000 days, or ten years and nine months.