POPE Leo’s first 100 days in the Petrine Office recently took place. His ministry is fuelled with deep discernment and prayer. Two qualities stand out: calmness and confidence.

May Kevin rest in peace.

May Patrick (Paddy) rest in peace.

“If you’re not supposed to be here, you need to go home,” said one councillor.

Kilminchy residents are holding a public meeting on Monday night next to address ongoing anti-social behaviour in their estate.

MOUNTMELLICK man Ger Healion who now lives in Co Kildare with his family launched his debut book titled On a Bog by the Land Near a Riverin his native town’s library on Tuesday 30 September and will hold a second book launch event in Naas Library on ...

Judge Susan Fay issued the bench warrant when the 48-year-old failed to appear before her.

May Eamonn rest in peace.

Fibre artist Courtney Jean Murray was honoured for her creative expressions through upcycling.

May Margaret rest in peace.

THE Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Teagasc marked one year of their partnership in delivering the Learner Support and Agricultural Training programme.

ÓGLAIGH Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE), an organisation of National ex-service personnel, recently donated funds to the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.

May Patrick (Paddy) rest in peace.

The woman was sitting on the ground shaking a can and being very aggressive towards people forcing them to cross the road to go by her.

May Catherine (Lena) rest in peace.

THE Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) is launching a free dementia training course in Laois for families caring for a loved one living with dementia.

Chris (John) Carroll, Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Stradbally passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday 30 September 2025. Chris was the beloved husband of Fidelma and loving Dad of Ronan, Alan, David and Ross.

WHAT was expected to be a rubber stamp exercise and decided within seconds, exploded into a heated slagging match between Laois councillors at their September meeting.

OFFALY Centre for Independent Living, which also covers Laois, held a service users event known as Leaders Engagement Day with keynote speaker Joanne O’Riordan.

A NEWBRIDGE woman bereaved earlier this year by her son’s suicide, has said she’s “disgusted” with the attitude of the Junior Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler, as she pursues of including ‘dual diagnosis’ into the Mental Health Act.