May Bridget (Bridie) rest in peace.

The court was told the 28-year-old defendant had 89 previous convictions.

May Margaret 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.

May Nora (Noreen) rest in peace

The court heard the 32-year-old was so intoxicated that when he attempted to stand up, he was very unsteady on his feet and had to be arrested for his own safety.

The Laois TD lashed out at insurance companies for their high costs.

Áine O’Neill has won this year’s Joe Drennan Writing Competition. Áine holds a BA in English from Trinity College and recently completed a master's in creative writing with DCU.

There are free events taking place throughout October in schools, community venues and public spaces all across Laois.

 “These were some of the most horrific facial injuries I have ever seen inflicted on an innocent dog," the ISPCA Inspector told the court.

The 40-year-old was found drunk in her pyjamas at 4.30am in the morning, after leaving Portlaoise Hospital A&E department.

Cllr Tommy Mulligan said they could not miss an opportunity of possibly establishing a tourist centre or museum in the prison wing.

Laois Connects Health and Wellbeing Programme takes place from Monday to Sunday 6 to 12 October. 

FEARS have been raised about potential flooding at the derelict Centrepoint site in Portlaoise, where a large housing development is in the early planning stages.

The evening celebrated Irish, Nigerian, Ukrainian, and Brazilian culture.

The open day will showcase inclusion and employment opportunities on Friday 3 October.

May Anna rest in peace.

The multi-denominational service of remembrance for bereaved families who have experienced a pregnancy loss, stillbirth or an infant death takes place on Friday 10 October.