A CULPRIT has come forward after climbing the newly-erected Christmas Tree in Portarlington last night, causing damage to the lights.

PORTARLINGTON is facing devastating job losses, with news that the company behind Fastway Couriers has gone into receivership. The company’s customer care centre is based in Portarlington, where staff were shocked by a sudden shutdown today.

Westport had been leading by 10 points with 10 minutes remaining, but Evan Regan's 65th-minute winner handed victory to Ballina.

May Kevin rest in peace.

May Patrick (Paddy) rest in peace.

“If you’re not supposed to be here, you need to go home,” said one councillor.

Maria (Marita) passed away peacefully following a short illness

Laois Connects Health and Wellbeing Programme takes place from Monday to Sunday 6 to 12 October. 

Portarlington has the least number of vacant commercial premises in Laois

Mary was formerly from Wolf Tone Street in Mountmellick.

THE launch of a 440-page bumper jubilee yearbook is just one of the many events set to mark a day of events to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Coláiste Íosagáin secondary school in Portarlington.

A VICTIM described how an unprovoked assault in a local pub has affected him and his family, when he spoke at Portlaoise District Court.

“Toilet facilities are also lacking at the station, with only one cubicle available," said the TD.

May Gráinne rest in peace.

A total of seven kilometres of walls and embankments will be necessary to protect Mountmellick homes and businesses from future flooding, said Deputy Brian Stanley.

The 16-year-old is reported missing since Sunday10 August.

The Laois competitors won 13 all-Ireland titles.

“Uisce Éireann has not increased the water supply capacity in any Laois town since it came into being 11 years ago, despite the billions of euros that it has received" - Deputy Brian Stanley.

The projects are in Portlaoise, Mountrath and Portarlington.

Six libraries around Laois held robotic workshops.