Mountrath

Laois death notice: Margaret (Peg) Fitzpatrick (née Phelan), Ballyfin and Mountrath

Sympathisers can express their sympathy on the online section on RIP.ie

CJ Sheeran opens new €6 million logistics and storage facility in Mountrath

Laois death notice: Susan (Susie) Quarney, Mountrath

CJ Sheeran Group to boost its workforce with bespoke new facility

Laois death notice: Dominic Casey, Mountrath

Laois death notice: Anne McDermott (née Ryan), Mountrath

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

Funeral announced for late GAA President Liam O'Neill

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

A native of Trumera, he devoted decades of service to the promotion and development of Gaelic games

Laois death notice: Liam O'Neill, Mountrath

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

The former national GAA president died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family

Laois death notice: Caroline (Peg) McKay (née Reid), Mountrath

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Caroline (Peg) passed away peacefully in her 93rd year

Laois death notice: Ann (Alo) Heffernan (née Phelan), Mountrath

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Ann (Alo) died peacefully on 1 August in her 95th year

Laois death notice: Majella Hill, Mountrath

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

Laois death notice: Mary O'Regan (née Cuddy), Portlaoise

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered

Local man brandished axe in Laois supermarket

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

A DISTRICT Court judge said he would reserve his decision on whether to accept jurisdiction in a case involving a man who allegedly entered a supermarket carrying an axe until he had viewed CCTV footage of the alleged incident.

Laois death notice: Elizabeth Killeen (née Tynan), Mountrath

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Predeceased by her husband Jack, soulmate and best friend for life

Garda appeal for missing Laois girl

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Gardaí said they are concerned for Marion’s wellbeing

A bus stop on the Mountrath Road is in urgent need of a pedestrian crossing

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Pedestrians frequently ignore the official crossing and are opting to run across the busy road

"Pocket Park" proposed for roundabout in Portlaoise

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

The proposal would make use of vacant ground beside the roundabout that Laois County Council owns

Pedestrian crossing in Laois town must be made accessible for impaired people

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

A NON-compliant pedestrian crossing on Patrick Street, Mountrath must be urgently made more accessible for movement impaired individuals as traffic on the fast-moving road poses significant safety issues.

New padel court launched in busy Laois venue

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

PEOPLE from across Laois and surrounding counties flooded into Mountrath on Saturday 18 April to celebrate the launch of a new padel tennis court at business Padel00s' free open day.

Laois Death Notices: Tony Kirwan, Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick, Laois / Mountrath

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Kirwan, Tony- 25th of June 1949 to 17th of April 2026. Tony passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the wonderful staff at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise and previously St James Hospital.

Laois Death Notice: Sam Chambers, Whitefields, Mountrath

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Sam passed away on Monday 13th April 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Sophie, brothers Bob, Johnny and David, sister Sandra.

Laois man stole from same shop on three occasions

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

The total amount of goods taken amounted to €209.

Laois man pleads guilty to abusing funeral director in graveyard

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

THE Probation Act was applied at Portlaoise District Court to a man who had gathered €500 to be donated for the upkeep of a graveyard.

Laois Death Notice: John Delaney, Mountrath

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

John Delaney, Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Co. Laois. John passed away suddenly on Sunday 28 December 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Laois Death Notice: Mary Kenna (née Connor), Mountrath