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Sad tributes to popular lady (80) after crash death

Tributes have been paid to a Kildare lady who tragically died after a road collision in Monasterevin on Monday. Marie Heavey (née Kaye) died following a collision between her bicycle and a truck.

Farming community mourns loss of well-known businessman

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Farming community mourns loss of well-known businessman

“He was a very good neighbour to everybody down there, and did an awful lot of things quietly around the place"

These girls owe us nothing, they gave it their all

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These girls owe us nothing, they gave it their all

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education

Laois-based former student of Carlow College mourns loss of educational opportunities in the southeast

Laois-based former student of Carlow College mourns loss of educational opportunities in the southeast

courts

Laois man broke into house believing it to be an IPAS centre

Laois man broke into house believing it to be an IPAS centre

News

Stepping out in style for the Mountrath Debs

Stepping out in style for the Mountrath Debs

See three pages of photos from the memorable event in next week's newspaper and online

Laois man jailed after crash that killed his uncle

Laois man jailed after crash that killed his uncle

Durrow launches new digital walking routes

Durrow launches new digital walking routes

Laois death notice: Mick Condron, Ballylinan

Laois death notice: Mick Condron, Ballylinan

Laois gardaí arrest trucker on cocaine

Laois gardaí arrest trucker on cocaine

Sport

‘They’re after taking myself and Pat on a serious journey’ Rob Jones

‘They’re after taking myself and Pat on a serious journey’ Rob Jones

The result did little to dampen the pride felt by the management team

The result did little to dampen the pride felt by the management team

SFC draw throws up mouth-watering pairing

SFC draw throws up mouth-watering pairing

St Joseph’s hold off Graiguecullen fightback to reach quarter-finals

St Joseph’s hold off Graiguecullen fightback to reach quarter-finals

O’Dempsey’s destroy Emo to storm into round three

O’Dempsey’s destroy Emo to storm into round three

Community

Laois Pride Joe Drennan Memorial Writing Competition 2026

Laois Pride Joe Drennan Memorial Writing Competition 2026

Laois Pride is proud to announce the 2026 Joe Drennan Memorial Writing Competition, inviting members of the LGBTQ+ community to explore this year's theme: Finding Community. Community has always been at the heart of the LGBTQ+ experience.

A Frayed Knot Celebrates Lions Club Partnership as Filming Concludes in Laois

A Frayed Knot Celebrates Lions Club Partnership as Filming Concludes in Laois

New Traditional Archery Club Established at The Derries Woodlands Near Ballybrittas

New Traditional Archery Club Established at The Derries Woodlands Near Ballybrittas

Facial Recognition in Portlaoise

Facial Recognition in Portlaoise

Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition

Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition

What's on

Jillian Godsil Brings Running Out of Road to Power of Words Open Mic

Jillian Godsil Brings Running Out of Road to Power of Words Open Mic

Author Jillian Godsil will read from her debut novel Running Out of Road at the Power of Words Open Mic in Mooneys, Abbeyleix, on Friday, July 3. The evening promises a celebration of storytelling, poetry, music and community, with audience members also invited to take part in the open mic.

Electric Youth returns to Electric Picnic 2026!

Electric Youth returns to Electric Picnic 2026!

Music, Community and Solidarity at The Preston House Sessions for Gaza

Music, Community and Solidarity at The Preston House Sessions for Gaza

Abbeyleix House & Farm Family Day Set to Deliver a Wonderful Celebration of Community, Heritage and Family Fun

Abbeyleix House & Farm Family Day Set to Deliver a Wonderful Celebration of Community, Heritage and Family Fun

Laois Nationalist to host free SME growth workshop in Portlaoise

Laois Nationalist to host free SME growth workshop in Portlaoise

Life

Joe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme

Joe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme

Joe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme to Help Drivers Make the Switch to Electric with Support up to €8,500 Joe Mallon Motor Group, home of Peugeot, Renault and Dacia in Kildare and Renault and Dacia in Laois, has ...

Joe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme

Joe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Opinion

Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’

Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’

THIS year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the ‘Great Liberator’. Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847) changed the face of Irish history.

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

Sponsored

A business opportunity worth exploring

A business opportunity worth exploring

A business opportunity worth exploring The decision by the owners of Fine Framers to retire has created a rare opportunity for an entrepreneur to acquire a well-established and profitable local business.

UN Submission Invites States to Review How Religious Minorities are Assessed

UN Submission Invites States to Review How Religious Minorities are Assessed

95-Year-Old Religious Leader's Imprisonment Draws International Alarm

95-Year-Old Religious Leader's Imprisonment Draws International Alarm

Heritage Village:Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

Heritage Village:Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

What Does Heritage Look Like in 2026?

What Does Heritage Look Like in 2026?

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