The Festival of Gardens and Nature returns for its second outing to Ballintubbert Gardens and House, just outside Stradbally on Saturday and Sunday 3 and 4 May.

STRADBALLY woman Ellen Deegan who is a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor is calling on the community to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day which takes place on Friday 28 March.

EP Republic has given notice of its intention to apply for a licence to hold this year’s outdoor musical event, Electric Picnic, at Stradbally Hall Estate from Thursday 28 to Sunday 31 August.

James Delaney, Wolf Tone Court, Mountmellick and formerly of 5 Vicarstown Road, Stradbally died on Friday 14 March. James was predeceased by his dear parents Larry and Annie.

"We all have personal experiences but, they’re not facts," challenged the councillor.

The female driver of the car, aged in her 30s, was not injured.

The N80 is closed due to a road traffic incident at Crannagh, Stradbally.Local diversions are in place.Road users are asked to take alternative routes if possible.

HORSE breeder Christopher Davis from Stradbally is growing vegetable and flower seeds to raise funds for the Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT). The Wicklow-based charity is close to Christopher’s heart because it rescues and rehomes horses.

Sheila Kehoe (née Hyland). Dysart Cross, Stradbally and formerly Ballydavis, The Heath. Died 16th February 2025 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

The death has occurred of Sean Langton, The Glebe, Stradbally, Co. Laois, peacefully at St. James's Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his loving family on the 11th of February 2025. Predeceased by his beloved wife Breda (Birdie).

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

Elizabeth (Lil) O'Connell (née Murphy), Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Stradbally passed away peacefully on Saturday 8 February at Connolly Hospital with her family by her side. Elizabeth was predeceased by her sister Bridie and brother John.

Blanche Cooper (née Stanley), Blackrock, formerly Templeogue, Co Dublin and Stradbally passed away peacefully in her 92nd year in the excellent care of Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock.

TRACTORS, trucks and other forms of transport took to the streets of Stradbally on Sunday 2 February for a special fundraiser. Proceeds from the St Colman’s NS tractor and truck run will go towards the new astroturf facility.

Gerard (Patrick) Lowry, Munny, Stradbally died unexpectedly on Monday 3 February.

ANOTHER successful year was reviewed at the annual general meeting of People First Credit Union.

THE community of Stradbally is being invited along to the town’s Electric Picnic Residents’ Committee annual general meeting on Wednesday 19 February. The meeting is taking place in Saint Colman’s National School and beginning at 7. 30pm.

Carmel Traynor (née Doran), Kilcoole Co. Wicklow and formally of Greystones, Timore and Stradbally passed away peacefully at Saint Colman’s Hospital, Rathdrum on Friday 24 January peacefully in her 87th year and in the company of her family.

Multiple power outages across Laois ESB Networks is reporting that there are thousands of premises around Laois without electrical supply due to damage caused by Storm Éowyn.

ARE you or a local group interested in hosting a large culture night event in your town or village on Friday 19 September?If so, an information night about the awards and opportunities of the grants on offer is taking place on Wednesday 22 January ...