It was the fourth year in a row that the hotel won the award as being a 'Great place to Work'.

Josie McGill (née Murphy), Clonboyne, Portlaoise and late of Clareen Co. Offaly passed away peacefully on Saturday 26 October surrounded by her loving family. Josie was the dearly loved wife to Barry and loving mother to Dermot and Mary.

The award highlighted Mr Donnery’s outstanding leadership, vision and contributions to the recruitment industry in Ireland and beyond.

Local residents who have children expressed their concerns about vehicles speeding in the estate particularly at night.

James (Shay) Cox, Portlaoise and formerly of Shankill, Dublin died suddenly but peacefully aged 67 years on Wednesday 23 October following a short illness in the kind and compassionate care of the Critical Care Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital, ...

Joseph Ruth, Saint John’s Square, Portlaoise passed away at the age of 88 on Monday 21 October. Joseph was the son of the late Josephine Ryan.

'There’s the household charge (Local Property Tax) that is being paid by the people in these estates. They are entitled to see some response for that money they pay' - Cllr Willie Aird.

'The need for the home retrofit schemes to be ramped up is ever pressing given the cost of fuel and the fact that we need to reduce our carbon emissions' - Deputy Brian Stanley.

PORTLAOISE based Sinn Féin councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley has been nominated by the Cabinet to take on a role as a representative on a EU committee.

It has become one of the best and biggest vintage and classic motor shows in Ireland over the past few years.

'These parents are under severe stress and worry' - Cllr Tommy Mulligan.

'People of Ballyroan could support the service better' - Slieve Bloom Coaches. 

The Siver Gala Ball takes place on Friday night 25 October.

Antoinette McDonald (nee Flynn) Cherrygarth Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise. Oct 17th 2024 Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife to PJ and loving mother to Keith, Evan, Andrea, and Leon.

Bracken’s Gala is once again celebrating, as the Portlaoise store was announced as the overall winner of Best Bakers Corner at the Gala Retail Group’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

It's expected the new bus service for around the town will be operational in January

The reason handrails weren’t put up previously was that by installing a handrail, it would further restrict the width of the footpath at the location.

Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital.

A NEW bus service for Portlaoise should be operational by the start of the New Year.

Christmas Party time in Portlaoise