Margaret Brophy (née Doorey), Trumera, Mountrath and formerly of Ballintava, Dunmore, Co.

The defendant was very apologetic

THE recently installed solar panel system at Portlaoise Institute is thought to be the first Further Education centre in Ireland to be powered by solar energy.

Two new bridges are to be built over water courses on the site

Patricia (Pat) Cuddy, (née Mullagh), Killanure, Mountrath passed away peacefully on Friday 8 November at her home surrounded by her loving family after an illness bravely borne. Pat was predeceased by her father Michael (Mick) Mullagh.

The event is taking place on Wednesday night 13 November

Joan Ferns, Cuddagh South, Ballacolla and of Castletown died unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Wednesday 6 November.

A VIBRANT digital art exhibition was launched in The Gallery of Divine Inspiration at Bloom HQ in Mountrath recently. ‘Ether’ by Laois artist Aishling Hennessy includes 20 captivating pieces, which will remain on show until the end of November.

LOCAL Independent Republican general election candidate TD Brian Stanley is calling for Primary Healthcare Services in Laois to be brought into the 21st century.

I along with my party are fighting for a €15 an hour minimum wage and ending the pay discrimination of those under 20 - Ken Mooney

May Sheila rest in peace

'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.

James (Jim) O’Rourke. Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Jim passed away peacefully on the 17th October 2024, at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Beloved husband of Margaret, and dear father to Carmel (Fitzpatrick) Dysart, Michael and John.

A MAN has been remanded in custody after he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a Laois student journalist in a hit-and-run last year.

A public meeting is taking place in Bloom HQ Mountrath tonight Thursday 17 October regarding plans for the development of a quarry at an existing quarry at the townlands of Mounthall and Cummer in Camross.

Joe Drennan, from Mountrath, Co Laois, was waiting at a bus stop when Kieran Fogarty ploughed into him whilst driving a black BMW car, killing him, on October 13th last year.

Tom passed away peacefully on the 15th October 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Beloved husband of Joan, and dear father to Ursula, Sarah and Thomas.

Marie Hogan (nee Higgins), Stillbrook, Mountrath and formerly of Coolrain and Cedar Inn Mountrath. October 7th, 2024. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Ben and Bridget Higgins.

Sr. Catherine Geoghegan. Brigidine Sisters, Mountrath, Laois. Eircode R32E9D5 Died October 5th, 2024, in The Residence, Portlaoise in the company of her Brigidine Sisters.

Brigid Holohan (nee Maher) Davin Park Mountmellick and formerly Patrick Street Mountrath died October 3rd 2024 at home in the company of her loving family. Loving daughter of the late Michael and Alice Maher.