THERE was great anticipation at Castletown sports field, when ticket holders for 935 equally-sectioned squares waited for local calf Dumpy to drop the dump that would make someone €1,000 richer.

Billy Byrne, Gash Court, Castletown, Laois died peacefully on 20 August, surrounded by his loving family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Predeceased by his beloved wife Teresa, sister Mary and brother Tommy.

Congratulations pouring in for the 20-year-old who represented Laois in the International Rose of Tralee competition.

When he got to his destination, the defendant got from the car, made off without paying the €100 fare and ran through a housing estate.

"It feels like a dream" - Katelyn Cummins after been announced as this year's International Rose of Tralee winner.

May Sean rest in peace.

SIPTU representatives are to meet with senior management at Leprino Foods in Portlaoise tomorrow, following today’s shock announcement that the company plans to cease production at the plant in 2026.

THE IDA has been branded ‘useless’ by a Laois politician, following the shock announcement today that a Portlaoise cheese factory is to close with the loss of 132 jobs.

Leprino Foods Company announced its decision to cease operations from next year at its Portlaoise plant with the loss of over 130 jobs.

The Leadership conference is designed to empower young people to become strong, effective and compassionate leaders in their own lives and communities.

AN appeal has been launched for a teenage boy, who is missing from his home in the midlands.

A total of seven kilometres of walls and embankments will be necessary to protect Mountmellick homes and businesses from future flooding, said Deputy Brian Stanley.

Thomas (Tom) Lalor, 14 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois/Birmingham passed away peacefully at his residence on 18 August, in the company of his loving family.

Percy (Perry) Kingston, Dun Brinn Lower, Athy, Kildare/Laois and formerly of Waterford and Westmeath died peacefully on 18 August, in the kind and gentle care of Cloverlodge Nursing Home, Athy.

TWO terrific groups from Laois will perform on the Hazelwood Stage at Electric Picnic, after winning coveted slots at the grand final of the Electric Youth contest.

May Margaret (Mag) rest in peace.

Ellen Heffernan (née Conroy), Paddock House, Mountrath, Laois, passed away peacefully on Friday 15 August at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Jim and parents Patrick and Elizabeth (Conroy).

PORTLAOISE Parents’ Collective has launched a weekly Tots & Tea event, starting on Tuesday, 9 September.

May William (Billy) rest in peace.

Margaret (Mag) Hyland, Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Laois passed away peacefully on Sunday 17 August at The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of the ICU unit.