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 ...

Michael J. O’Brien, Main Street, Stradbally passed away peacefully in his 91st year surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 15 January.

Bill O’Shea, 20 O’Moore Place, Portlaoise passed away peacefully on Tuesday 7 January surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

The court heard the defendant was very abusive towards a garda telling him to "f**k off" and calling him "two ends of a pri*k."

A MAN who was detected soaking wet after trying to gain illegal access to this year's Electric Picnic by crossing a local river came before Portlaoise District Court on public order offences.Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said that at 8.30pm on 17 August, ...

A DOMESTIC dispute that spilled out onto the public roadway landed a man in court on public order offences.

James (Jim) Rankin, Lucan, Dublin and formerly of Stradbally passed from this earth peacefully on Wednesday 18 December in his 92nd year.

Thomas Dooley, Derryduff, Coolrain passed away peacefully on Saturday 14 December in his 98th year, and in the loving care of nurses and staff at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally.

Kathleen (Kitty) Butler (née Bates), Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally and formerly of Timahoe passed away peacefully in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in her 90th year on Thursday 12 December.

Laois Shopping Centre U20 Football Championship Final  Stradbally Parish Gaels 3-12 Graiguecullen 0-14 There was a gale force wind blowing straight down the pitch heading for The Town with Graiguecullen ...

STRADBALLY Community Choir will host an evening of music and song on Monday 23 December.The festive event takes place in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally at 7pm and all are welcome along.

John Bambrick, Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Stradbally passed away peacefully on Wednesday 27 November in the care of Care Choice Nursing Home, Swords surrounded by his loving family. John was the beloved husband of the late Pat.