Chris Fingleton

Major new plan launched to conserve and protect Fort Protector in Portlaoise

  A major new plan to guide the conservation and presentation of the 16th Century Fort Protector at the heart...

Ballinakill NS celebrates retirement of a principal who dedicated her life to the school

  There was excitement and sadness in Ballinakill NS when the school’s principal Ms Catriona Garry waved goodbye to the...

Laois property prices continue to rise

        Property prices in Laois have risen by €5,000 compared to this time last year. The increase...

Friday, 24/06/22 - 10:48am Read More

Red carpet rolled out for Newtown NS film premier

      IT was lights, camera, action and, of course, the all-important red carpet at Newtown NS on Tuesday...

Friday, 24/06/22 - 10:35am Read More

The death has occurred of Brian Brothwood St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington, Laois / Dundrum, Dublin

The death has occurred of Brian Brothwood St Brigid’s Square, Portarlington, Laois / Dundrum, Dublin     Formerly of Dundrum,...

Thursday, 23/06/22 - 6:57pm Read More

The launch of Sense of Place art exhibition at Dunamaise Arts Centre

    Photos: Alf Harvey

Thursday, 23/06/22 - 6:11pm Read More

Students put on a feast of a festival in Mountmellick

    By Carmel Hayes A WONDERFUL community event in Mountmellick was a credit to creative students at a primary...

Thursday, 23/06/22 - 3:29pm Read More

Six-year sentence for former principal who stole €100k from special needs school

    A GAA coach and school principal who stole over €100,000 from a Laois school for children with special...

Thursday, 23/06/22 - 1:13pm Read More

More Chris Fingleton

Minister for Education receives warm welcome at Laois schools

Thursday, 23/06/22 - 11:52am

Vintage run hoping to break €1million barrier for hospice

Thursday, 23/06/22 - 10:22am

MAN ARRESTED AFTER FIREARM INCIDENT LAST NIGHT

Wednesday, 22/06/22 - 6:12pm

Gerry Heary was a man of quick wit who was highly regarded as a decorator

Wednesday, 22/06/22 - 6:03pm

Letter to the editor

Wednesday, 22/06/22 - 11:59am

Graiguecullen man faces ‘early grave’ unless he addresses drinking problem

Wednesday, 22/06/22 - 11:10am

Stradbally celebrates Fr Seán Kelly’s diamond jubilee

Tuesday, 21/06/22 - 12:05pm

The death has occurred of Jim (Jimmy) O’Leary, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois / Caherdavin, Limerick

Tuesday, 21/06/22 - 11:44am

Elderly man forced to move into nursing home after house break-ins in Laois rise

Tuesday, 21/06/22 - 11:08am

Garda discover the bodies of elderly man and woman in Tipperary home

Monday, 20/06/22 - 9:08pm

The death has occurred of Colin Menzies, Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois

Monday, 20/06/22 - 8:17pm

The death has occurred of David Callanan, Lea Road, Portarlington, Laois

Monday, 20/06/22 - 4:20pm