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

THERE was a record attendance at an evening of music, photographs and history in Portlaoise Library when local historian John Dunne gave an interesting presentation on Hidden Portlaoise during Heritage Week.

Staff from Portlaoise Hospital have organised a multi-denominational service of remembrance to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day which will take place on Tuesday 15 October at 6pm at Saint Peter and Paul’s Church, ...

SIGHTLESS Cinema returns to the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise on Thursday 17 October following the huge success of the visually-impaired group’s hilarious comedy show ***Blind Panic*** last year.

Elizabeth (Betty) Srahan, Meelick, Portlaoise. 10th October 2024. Peacefully died surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Joe and son Tom. Dearly loved mother to Marian, Lucia and Paul.

John Brendan Sheils, Fielbrook, Dublin Road, Portlaoise. Died 8th October, 2024, peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Son of the late Catherine and Thomas Shiels.

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is experiencing a high number of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with high admissions. As a result patients are experiencing long wait times to be seen.

Fergus passed suddenly from this life on Friday 4 October  2024. He was born in Mountmellick, Co. Laois. He lived there until his early teens and then lived in Portlaoise for the next 40 years. He has lived in Kerry for the past 21 years.

Bosco Bartley, Well Rd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died October 6th 2024, peacefully after a brief illness. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary and brother Ollie.

They are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin on Monday morning. 

John passed away peacefully on the 5th October 2024, surrounded by his loving family, and in the care of staff at Tallaght Hospital Dublin. Beloved husband of Margaret, and dear father to David, Paul and Carol.

The first discovery of a large amount of money was made when gardaí stopped two cars in West Dublin on Friday evening.

Pre-deceased by her husband Patrick. Much loved mother of Mark, Paraic, Séamus and Richard.

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her loving husband Leo and her infant daughter Kathleen.

The funeral arrangements have been announced for Ciaran (Bobo) Lawal. Ciaran passed away, suddenly and peacefully at home. Deeply missed by his mum Prisca and his dad Nuru Lawal. Adored brother of Kuda, sisters Colletta and Latoya.

Suddenly & peacefully at home. Deeply missed by his mum Prisca and his dad Nuru Lawal. Adored brother of Kuda, sisters Colletta and Latoya. Deeply missed by his nieces and nephews, extended family and his many friends.

A NOTORIOUS junction where a driver died is still awaiting road safety measures, more than 15 years after the tragedy.