MOUNTMELLICK will welcome the festive season with the lighting of a magnificent 12-metre Christmas tree at 7pm on Friday 29 November.

BALLYFIN Players Winter production of the hilarious comedy ‘Wake in the West’ by MJ Ginnelly will be performed in the Balcony Theatre, Mountmellick Arts Centre on Friday and Saturday 22 and 23 November.

Ógra Live Well EXPO is taking place in Mountmellick Community School

The death has occurred of Stephen Byrne, The Orchard, Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Laois and late of Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Predeceased by his loving father Stephen and aunt Kitty Lynch (Emmett Street Mountmellick).

May her gentle soul rest in peace

Jackie Burke, Mountmellick died peacefully surround by her loving family on Thursday 7 November. Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Sunday 10 November from 4pm with the Recital of the Rosary at 6pm.

SINGER/SONGWRITER Joseph Gorman is launching his 14 track debut album in the Mountmellick Arts Centre at 8 pm this Saturday 9 November.

Pick up a copy of this week’s Laois Nationalist which is available to purchase from your local shop or online.

This Government have sat on their hands for the past seven years, while at the time the people of Mountmellick looked out their windows in dread every time it rained heavily.

FAMILY Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers has announced that this year’s Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Sarah Dooley from Debbycot in Mountmellick. Sarah was nominated for the award by a friend.

A Halloween themed fancy dress table quiz in aid of Saint Paul’s Church of Ireland School will be held in The Druid Inn, Mountmellick on Friday night 1 December commencing at 8pm. A table of four costs €40.

'I am prepared to stand on my record of work of over four decades of political activism and let the good people of Laois judge for themselves whether I should represent them in the 34th Dáil' - Deputy Brian Stanley.

The Laois Writers Group is a community of writers based in Laois

Caroline Nicholson (née Doyle), 47 Kirwan Park, Mountmellick passed away peacefully on Monday 28 October after an illness bravely borne in the presence of her loving family.

*Marathon triumph for Emma Fogarty and Colin Farrell. *Concerns in Crettyard over lack of small bird sightings. *Portlaoise First Responders demonstrate life-saving techniques. *Vicarstown Parkrun celebrate 10th anniversary.

Eileen was a former employee of Saint Fintan's Hospital, Portlaoise.

Gregory Callaghan, Garrymore, Mountmellick and 8 Ashfield, Clonminch Road, Tullamore (R35Y4E4) passed away on Saturday 26 October. Gregory was predeceased by his dear parents James and Bridie and his brothers John Joe, Seamie and his sister Kathleen.

Eugene Dunne, 13 Bayview, Mountmellick died peacefully on Sunday 27 October after a short illness, bravely borne in the presence of his loving family. Eugene was predeceased by his parents Michael and Elizabeth.

Brendan Coss, Wolfe Tone Court and formerly Garoon, Mountmellick died peacefully at The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on Thursday 24 October. Brendan was the beloved son of the late William and Christina.

Patrick (Pat) Poole, Sarsfield Street, Mountmellick and formerly of Capard, Rosenallis, Co. Laois.