1+ hour, 8+ min ago  (331+ words) SEVEN biodiversity projects in Laois are set to flourish, with the announcement of almost "95, 000 in grants. A bat survey and a wetland restoration project are among the ventures that will receive funding, as part of a "3m national package under the…...

12+ hour, 1+ min ago  (573+ words) It served as a reminder of the deep ties between Laois and the Irish community in London laois-nationalist. ie It served as a reminder of the deep ties between Laois and the Irish community in London Pa Kirwan, Liam Crowley…...

8+ hour, 16+ min ago  (200+ words) TWIN brothers have marked the Platinum Jubilee of their 1956 ordination to the diocesan priesthood. Knockbeg College past-pupils Joe and Matt Kelly from Co Kildare marked 70 years of service at a special ceremony on Sunday 17 May. To honour their jubilee, a…...

12+ hour, 44+ min ago  (197+ words) A "HIGHLY qualified lady" was sentenced to 60 hours of community service for possessing drugs. Portlaoise District Court had previously been told that the defendant had a level 8 degree in childcare. The accused Amy Dempsey (31), Cullenwood, Mountmellick, who has no previous…...

10+ hour, 26+ min ago  (151+ words) Martina Hearty (n'e Slattery), Weatherview, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois and formerly of St Patrick's Tce, Portarlington, Offaly died peacefully at her residence on 23 May, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Jody and Josie. Deeply regretted by her loving…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago  (283+ words) Social Democrats candidate Daniel Ennis has topped the poll in the Dublin Central byelection, which will bring Holly Cairns' party up to 12 sitting TDs. So who is Dublin's newest TD? Ennis has been in politics for around three years and…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (250+ words) Jude Luttrell, Quinsboro, Monasterevin, Kildare/Ballybrittas, Laois passed away peacefully on 22 May, in the company of his loving family and in the tender care of Saint Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh, Co Kildare. Jude will be forever loved and remembered by…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (246+ words) By Rosie Shead, Press Association James Bond star Naomie Harris and Mad Men actor Christina Hendricks have started filming for new BBC legal drama Reputation. The six-part series follows formidable lawyer Lena, played by Harris, who gets pulled into a…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (270+ words) A MOTORIST who became confrontational with garda" and took off when he was pulled over for having no insurance was given three five-year driving disqualifications at Portlaoise District Court last week. Alan Mc Cabe, Ard Eirn, Mountrath was not present…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (288+ words) By Rosie Shead, Press Association Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton has been pictured for the first time in the new Peaky Blinders spin-off series. Set in Birmingham in the 1950s, the new show will follow gangster Tommy Shelby's family as they…...