6+ hour, 46+ min ago  (67+ words) The death occurred on 18 June of Aidan Delaney, Moate, Co Westmeath and formerly Shanahoe, Co Laois. Much loved son of Mary and Anthony, beloved brother of Raymond, Alison and Jack, dearly loved father of Jack, Jack's mother Niamh and nephew…...

10+ hour, 24+ min ago  (379+ words) Anne Hathaway has revealed she is pregnant. The Devil Wears Prada 2 star, 43, shared a video on Instagram announcing the news. In the clip she was wearing a flowy white dress and walked into the frame with her arms in front…...

14+ hour, 29+ min ago  (341+ words) Caf" & Bistro for Dunamaise Arts Centre laois-nationalist. ie Caf" & Bistro for Dunamaise Arts Centre Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise Award-winning chef Sorin will open the new Fort Caf" & Bistro at Dunamaise Arts Centre on 17 July, bringing a new caf"-bistro to…...

12+ hour, 50+ min ago  (160+ words) P. J. Dunne, Shanrath, Wolfhill, Laois/Athy, Co Kildare died peacefully on 19 June, in the loving care of the staff of St James's Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Hannah and sister Eileen. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Martha,…...

13+ hour, 58+ min ago  (202+ words) Noel Coogan, Pattison's Estate, Mountmellick, Laois and formerly of Shiphouse, Portarlington, Laois died peacefully on 18 June, surrounded by his loving family, at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Elizabeth, brothers Eamon and Greg. Deeply regretted…...

17+ hour, 23+ min ago  (163+ words) A jury in the sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has resumed deliberations. The jury at Newry Crown Court is considering its verdict for a second day after deliberating for three hours and 10 minutes on Thursday. The…...

18+ hour, 27+ min ago  (209+ words) Portlaoise hospital issues important notice laois-nationalist. ie Portlaoise hospital issues important notice Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission at this time. Where possible, the management at Portlaoise Hospital is…...

18+ hour, 56+ min ago  (459+ words) Funeral details have been announced for a "dearly loved" 81-year-old woman whose body was found at her home in Ardsallagh near Youghal Bridge in Waterford last Monday. An investigation was launched following the discovery of the body of Noreen Daly....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (649+ words) KILDARE Love Island contestant, Victoria Onanusi, has recently joined the cast and has wasted no time making an impact in the Love Island villa, with the latest Irish bombshell already causing a stir among both Islanders and punters alike. Victoria…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (104+ words) Fintan Kavanagh, Derry, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully on 17 June, surrounded by his wife Sheila and extended family. Predeceased by his parents Fintan and Ellen, brother Paddy and sister Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sheila, sister Frances, brothers Tony…...