WORKING deaf people in Laois are facing extortionate bills for hearing aids, according to advocates. Maggie Owens, an educator based in Laois, was born deaf. “I rely on hearing aids for everyday ...

Garda Stephen O’Hanlon gave evidence at Portlaoise District Court that on 18 August last year, he was on patrol on the N80 at ...

Emergency services have tackled a blaze near Sarsfields GAA in Newbridge on Wednesday. The fire caused significant damage to a sauna which was opened just last year.

Emergency services have tackled a blaze near Sarsfields GAA in Newbridge on Wednesday. The fire caused significant damage to ...

Matthew Rossiter secured his first National Senior medal with a bronze in the men’s pole vault, clearing 4.00 metres. He was unlucky at 4.20 not to make a clearance but will be delighted with this ...

Max O’Connor (15) from Newcastle, Co Dublin, drowned while swimming in the canal at the 13th Lock between Ardclough and ...

Ann Doyle, Bolton, UK and formerly Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois passed away peacefully on 2 March, in the loving care of the staff at Shannon Court Nursing Home, UK.

FUNERAL details have been announced for a beloved Portlaoise hospital nurse, whose sudden death has devastated his family, friends and colleagues. Joe Dunne from Ballyfin, who died suddenly on 3 March ...

A neighbour told Belfast Crown Court on Wednesday he heard screaming and banging on the night McNally died, while another ...

There will be a second direct flight from the Middle East to Dublin on Thursday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has said.

Gardaí in Portlaoise were supported by the Divisional Drugs Unit and Detective Unit, during the operation targeting the use ...

AFTER years of campaigning, the long-shuttered Laois eye clinic is set to reopen in a new location at Treo Nua centre at ...