Giovanni (Nino) Ciamberlano, 1 Glenregan, Portlaoise and formerly of Partick Street, Mountmellick, born in Colle San Magno, Frosinone, Italia and lovingly known to family, friends, and customers as 'Nino', passed away unexpectedly after an illness ...

Reports are coming in that the road from Mountmellick to Emo is impassable. There’s a tree down just past Stewart’s, The Rock, blocking half the road. Further up, just past the turn off for Killeen, the road is completely blocked.

Noel O’Toole, Grove Park, Mountmellick and formerly of Balrothery Estate, Tallaght and late of Dublin Corporation and a proud member of Mountmellick Men’s Shed passed away on Wednesday 22 January, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Trish Kelley (née Lawlor) (Nurse Kelley, Glenard Clinic) after an illness borne with great courage and dignity on Wednesday 22 January, surrounded by her loving family, friends and the staff ...

Thomas O’Connor, 1 Lord Edward Street Mountmellick and late of Shronebeirne, Kilmorna, Listowel, Co.

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Carter – Brosna Lawns, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and formerly Mountmellick, Co Laois – January 13, 2025 (unexpectedly) at his home.

Kathleen Grehan, Tinnahinch, Rosenallis died peacefully on Sunday 5 January in the loving care of the staff at Saint Brigid's Hospital, Shaen. Kathleen was the beloved daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Grehan Cloncannon, Mountmellick.

Mary Redmond, Davitt Road, Mountmellick passed away peacefully following a short illness in the wonderful care of The Oncology and Palliative Care Teams in the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore on Tuesday 31 December.

A MAN who was detected soaking wet after trying to gain illegal access to this year's Electric Picnic by crossing a local river came before Portlaoise District Court on public order offences.Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said that at 8.30pm on 17 August, ...

Margaret Gorman (née O'Riordan), Hill 60 and formerly of Lord Edward Street Mountmellick passed away peacefully at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Mountmellick surrounded by her loving family on Thursday 19 December.

Patricia (Trish) Byrne, 57 Emmet Street Mountmellick died on Wednesday 18 December. Patricia was predeceased by her dear partner Ken Merthens.

NUTRITIONIST Ruth Kavanagh of health education and functional fitness organisation EduFIT recently delivered a free winter wellness workshop in Mountmellick Library.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Oliver Delaney, Ballincollig, Co. Cork and formerly of Mountmellick on Sunday 15 December.

This week’s Laois Nationalist is available to purchase from your local shop or online.

The ‘Magical Reindeer Food’ is available to purchase for €2 in Applegreen and Dealz stores around Laois and nationwide.

The winter meeting was held in Mountmellick

Nancy Conroy, Manor Road, Mountmellick died on Sunday 1December in the tender and excellent care of the staff at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington.

A Laois mother has been named Netwatch Family Carer of the Year 2024. Sarah Dooley from Debbycot, Mountmellick is a mother of four boys - John and Patrick (5), Cathal (7), and Eoin (9).

Martha Jane Hendy (née Carter), late of Lisbigney, Athy and Mountmellick passed away peacefully on Wednesday 27 November surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of the staff at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington.

Patrick (PJ) Conlon, Parnell Street, Mountmellick died suddenly at home on Saturday 23 November. Patrick was predeceased by his parents Pat and Sally, brother Ray. He was the beloved husband of Breda and father to Alan and John.