PORTLAOISE College has reaffirmed its status as a volleyball powerhouse, securing the u-16 Division A all-Ireland title for the second time in three years.

The boy was in junior infants in the Educate Together school in Portlaoise.

A PUBLIC meeting in Portlaoise Parish Centre will discuss the absence of a Meals on Wheels service in the town since June 2023.The meeting, which is scheduled for Monday 3 March at 7.30pm, will discuss how to address the lack of this vital service ...

Teresa Leahy (née Stack) of Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Portlaoise passed away on Tuesday 18 February in her 94th year. Teresa was predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years Thomas (Tom) Leahy.

THE first bus on the long-awaited dedicated bus service for Portlaoise town will begin at 4. 50am this coming Sunday 23 February.

Noel Hume, The Downs, Portlaoise and late of Humes Bar, Main Street, Portlaoise died peacefully on Monday 17 February surrounded by his loving family. Noel was predeceased by his daughter Aoife.

Mícheál Conroy, Pallas Little, Portlaoise passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 18 February surrounded by his loving family. Mícheál was the beloved husband of Maureen. Dearly loved father to Michael, Marie, Brian and Carol.

The event promises to be an engaging evening designed to empower attendees with AI knowledge and skills.

FOLLOWING the arrest of a man on 5 December 2021 for begging, gardaí seized €849. 65 from him and the money had since remained in garda care. Gardaí brought an application before Portlaoise District Court seeking permission to dispose of the money.

WHILE carrying out a search of a house in Portarlington, gardaí uncovered a white powdery substance. When tested, it was found to be cocaine with a street value of €2,240.

You can bring clothes, that are not going to be recycled or resold, to the SVP shop in Stradbally said one councillor.

John Hearns, Hillview, Portlaoise died peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Portlaoise Hospital on Saturday 8 February. Jon was predeceased by his sister Mary.

JUDGE Susan Fay cancelled a fine and a six-month driving disqualification at a recent sitting of Portlaoise District Court.

Margaret O’Brien (née Slattery) The Hermitage, Portlaoise and formerly of St. Joseph’s Terrace, Clarecastle, Co. Clare passed away peacefully on Friday 7 February at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise.

Eileen Connell (née Cooke) Newry and formerly of Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Thursday 6 February surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was the beloved wife of the late Michael.

Laois Roads Policing Unit seized two vehicles while on patrol in Portlaoise last night seized. Both vehicles were being driven without insurance.

A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of a Mountmellick man when he failed to appear at Portlaoise District Court.

AS part of their studies in European art history fifth year and Leaving Cert Applied art students from Portlaoise College visited Paris recently. They were accompanied by their teachers Mr. Hennessy, Ms. O’Grady, and Mr. Petkovic.

WHILE carrying out a search of a house in Portarlington, gardaí uncovered a white powdery substance. When tested, it was found to be cocaine with a street value of €2,240.

Seán Quinn Blandsford, Ballyroan passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family at The Residence, Portlaoise on Tuesday 4 February. Seán was predeceased by his sister Betty (McWey). Cherished and much loved husband of Marie.