1+ hour, 2+ min ago  (609+ words) Jonathan Gill, who is wanted in Northern Ireland to face a charge of murdering gangland figure Robbie Lawlor, has challenged his extradition, claiming he will not receive the same protections in the UK courts that he would in the European…...

41+ min ago  (145+ words) Mark (Skinny) Mooney, RIP Mark (Skinny) Mooney, 33 Corrig Glen, Portarlington, Laois and formerly Kilnamanagh, Tallaght passed away suddenly on 1 June, surrounded by his loving family, at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, at the young age of 50. Predeceased by his parents Vera and…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago  (179+ words) Fr Walter Thomas Cooke (Fr Watt, Wally), Crannagh, Mountrath, Laois/Castletown, Laois and former parishes of Fitzroy, Stratford, Opunake, New Plymouth, New Zealand passed away peacefully on 2 June in the wonderful care of the staff at Miguel House, Castletown, surrounded…...

4+ hour, 33+ min ago  (208+ words) Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow. The SEVEN OAKS Hotel in Carlow town is being put up for sale and is expected to achieve a price in excess of "7. 5 million. The well-known four-star hotel on the Athy Road has been…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago  (367+ words) AT just 16 years old, Ciara Milton is one of the hottest young properties in Irish women's football. She's clearly enjoying her football this season as she captains Shamrock Rovers U/17's and has been banging in the goals all season,…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago  (268+ words) Organisers said that Biodiversity Week in Laois was an outstanding success from 15-24 May, thanks to the remarkable collaboration between community groups, educators, environmental organisations, local venues and passionate individuals throughout the county. From woodland walks and wildlife talks to practical…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago  (109+ words) Joe Carroll, Clonard, Kilbricken, Mountrath, Laois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 3 June at The Residence Nursing Home, Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving sons Joseph and Declan and in the loving care of nurses and staff of The Residence Nursing Home....

4+ hour, 34+ min ago  (168+ words) Lizzy Royal, Rathbeag House, Portarlington, Co Laois and formerly of Corduff, Dublin died suddenly at Portlaoise Hospital on 31 May. Beloved daughter of the late Alice (very recently deceased) and the late Richard. Loving sister of Rebecca, Gary, Geraldine, Belinda, Christopher…...

6+ hour, 32+ min ago  (210+ words) The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the start of construction on 193 affordable and social homes at Golding Green, Kinsealy, in north County Dublin. Lydon has been appointed as development partner and will deliver the scheme in a single phase,…...

19+ hour, 1+ min ago  (161+ words) Maeve Drake (n'e Hutchinson), Crumlin, Dublin and formerly Durrow, Laois passed peacefully on 2 June, in the loving care of the staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre." Predeceased by her husbands Toby (Drake) and Christy (Tyndall) and much loved mam of…...