He passed away last Thursday.
The victim of a drowning in the midlands will be laid to rest today.
Paddy Morris passed away after getting into difficulty while swimming in the River Barrow in Graiguecullen.
Paddy's requiem mass will take place at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Tullyallen, with interment afterwards in the Cemetery of the Church of St John the Baptist, Galbally.
He is survived by his partner Andrea, and daughter Sienna.
Hauliers Call For Incremental End To Fuel Price Supports
Coalition leaders will consider ending fuel excise duty cuts at a meeting this evening.
Two Laois Designers Selected For National Design & Craft Gallery Exhibition
Alan Meredith and Michael Bell from Zelouf & Bell have earned places on the Portfolio Programme.
Ireland Prepares For EU Presidency With Increased Security
Ireland will take over the Council of the EU Presidency this Wednesday.
Fatal Westmeath Helicopter Crash Caused By Failed Training Manoeuvre
The accident took place in Killucan.
Three Westmeath People Dead In Spanish Crash
A fourth person is seriously injured after the incident near Malaga.
Laois Gardaí Thanking Public After Finding Missing Woman
Carmel Mulligan has been found safe and well.
Missing Laois Teenager Found Safe And Well
Warren O'Shea was reported missing from Portlaoise on Friday.
Man In His 90s Dies In Laois Crash
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
Offaly Prize Bonds Holder Wins €500k
A bond purchased in 2022 is the winner of the monthly prize.
BNM Workshop Reunion Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow
The former staff of the Boora Workshop will reunite in Teach Lea.
ICTU Reminds Employees Of The Right To Disconnect
The Irish Congress Of Trade Unions is reminding people to leave the office behind on holidays.
Laois Town To Host Famine Commemoration Event
Abbeyleix is set to host one next May.
Plans For Billion Euro Data Centre In Westmeath Face New Appeal
The State's planning body will now rule on the future of the development.
Westmeath Councillor Advocates For More Remote Working Hubs
Labour rep for Kinnegad Denis Leonard is hoping plans for Killucan Market House are approved.
Midlands Homelessness On The Rise
340 people in Laois, Offaly, Longford, and Westmeath are being classified as homeless.
Hundreds Without Power In Westmeath
Over 860 premises in Mullingar are cut off at the moment.
Westmeath Domestic Abuse Support Service Reports Rise In Cases
Esker House in Athlone say they're dealing with a rise in cases.
Laois TD Highlights GP Gap
Brian Stanley says 74 people in the county under the Medical Card scheme have no access to GP services.
Call Made For 'Cost Of Disability Payment' in Budget 2027
Campaigners are seeking a payment of €55 per week to cover extra costs.
Offaly Coffee Shop Listed Among Top 100 In Europe
Conway and Co in Tullamore is ranked 69th on this year's list.
