Every effort is being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible - Uisce Éireann.

May Noel rest in peace.

"It feels like a dream" - Katelyn Cummins after been announced as this year's International Rose of Tralee winner.

Leprino Foods Company announced its decision to cease operations from next year at its Portlaoise plant with the loss of over 130 jobs.

Aymar Gourdet from Le Skinny Chef in Portlaoise is among 30 other suppliers nationwide who have earned their spot to showcase their products in 164 ALDI stores.

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.

May Elizabeth (Lil) rest in peace.

May Cornelius (Con) rest in peace.

As well as Portlaoise, said the Laois TD, other towns and villages should be identified for additional housing for people to be able to get homes closer to where they are from.

“The so-called ‘voluntary contributions’ must be addressed by Government," said the TD.

Two cafés opened their doors late at night after receiving a newly introduced late night opening grant.

“Surely if something is affecting 10% of women we have to stand up and take notice," said the Laois TD.

AS thousands of leaving certificate students await the dreaded results day and the subsequent CAO offers, an inevitable bout of stress and uncertainty will plague many households between now and 22 August.

AS thousands of leaving certificate students await the dreaded results day and the subsequent CAO offers, an inevitable bout of stress and uncertainty will plague many households between now and 22 August.

The projects are in Portlaoise, Mountrath and Portarlington.

Currently, Jack and Jill supports eight children in Laois and has supported 53 children in the county since the charity was founded in 1997.

Gardaí and Brian’s family are concerned for his well-being.

Seán Ronayne - ‘Nature Boy’ - is a wildlife sound-recordist, award-winning author and environmental activist.

May Pat rest in peace.