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.

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.

Fr. Patrick Mooney, Anam Cara, Moneyquid, Killeigh and Mountmellick and formerly Connecticut U. S. A. died peacefully on Tuesday 18 March home.

James Griffin, Davitt Road, Mountmellick and formerly of Ballynane, Annascaul, Co. Kerry died peacefully, and in the loving care of his heartbroken family on Thursday 20 March. James was predeceased by his sisters Agnes and Kay.

TWO woodland growers in Laois have been shortlisted in the RDS Forestry Awards. The awards recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners that have adopted climate-smart agricultural practices on their properties.

James Delaney, Wolf Tone Court, Mountmellick and formerly of 5 Vicarstown Road, Stradbally died on Friday 14 March. James was predeceased by his dear parents Larry and Annie.

FOR over 50 years there has been countless on-going discussions, plans and funding provided for a proposed Inner Relief Road for Mountmellick.

THREE community centres in Laois are the big winners in the recently announced €783,172 that has been allocated to 11 community centres in Laois.

Anthony (Tony) Christie Connolly Street, Mountmellick died suddenly at his home on Thursday 6 March. Tony is predeceased by his loving parents Kitty and Jack and his sister Veronica.

SCHOOLS in Mountmellick, Portarlington and in Ratheniska have been approved for new special education classes.

TWO years ago €2 million was spent upgrading the N80 road from Portlaoise to Mountmellick.

A YOUNG Laois boxer has been making waves across the water in England winning his first three professional bouts, but he has one endearing dream, and that is to fight in his home county as a professional.

Nuala Kinch (née Conroy), Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick died on Wednesday 19 February. Nuala was predeceased by her beloved husband Johnny, brothers Timmy, Dessie and her sister Ber.

A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of a Mountmellick man when he failed to appear at Portlaoise District Court.

Patrick Conlon, formerly of Crumlin Dublin and late of Mountmellick died peacefully on Tuesday 4 January surrounded by his loving family at Tullamore Hospital, following a short illness borne with outstanding strength and courage.

A further €1.3 million of cocaine along with €25,000 in cash was also seized.

The intelligence-led operation has taken down the main supply network for cocaine and crack cocaine into West Dublin, said Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary

The closing date for submission of completed applications is Friday 28 February.

Emily (Frances) Humphreys (née Bradish), Mountmellick passed away on Thursday 30 January. Emily was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.

Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano, 1 Glenregan, Portlaoise and formerly of Partick Street, Mountmellick, born in Colle San Magno, Frosinone, Italia.