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Portlaoise Courthouse

Dublin teen found carrying knives in Portlaoise
The teenager appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court

Over €33 million for Laois roads but inflation creates roadblock

Hoax bomb threats issued to Laois schools

Aidan Colgan

WATCH Laois shopkeeper goes national about shoplifting scourge

Laois dog owners to get their paws on free microchipping

Portlaoise Courthouse

Former international boxer stole €3,500 deposit in Laois

Public meeting in Durrow on plans for IPAS centre

Laois village threatens protest if IPAS centre gets go-ahead

The Laois team celebrate with the cup after the Allianz Hurling League Division 2 final match between Laois and Kerry at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois.

Laois' 2027 Allianz Hurling League Division 1B fixtures released

The Ballyfin Road, Portlaoise.

No pedestrian crossing for schoolkids on busy Portlaoise road in Laois

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Laois' 2027 Allianz Football League Division 3 fixtures released

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In PICTURES: Landmark day for world famous Laois craft

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Laois dog warden services to cost over €1,000 a day next year

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Woman in Portlaoise court over possession of €280,000 worth of drugs

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WATCH: Laois IFA farmers on CAP protest with President Francie Gorman

Crime & Court

Laois Shopping Centre

Allegedly threatened to stab Laois Shopping Centre guard

Children allegedly used in Laois theft

Man admits producing iron bar at Laois pub

Man allegedly had €100,000 of drugs in Laois

Man due to be sentenced for assaulting prison officers in Laois

Business

J17 National Enterprise Park, Portlaoise.

Plant machinery auctioneering company to expand in Portlaoise

Laois County Council Finance Director Julie Bergin who oversaw the drafting of its largest ever budget for 2027.

Biggest ever €40.7m budget to run Laois in 2027 but inflation bites

Popular hair salon set to close on December 23rd after 33 years in Portlaoise

Popular Laois hair salon announces closure after 'wonderful 33 years'

Ómós owner Cúán Greene in Abbeyleix and The Old Canal proprietors Joanne Deegan and Barry Liscombe in Mountmellick.

'Absolutely delighted' two Laois restaurants make prestigious guide

Politics

Pencil style anti-parking bollards at Scoil Mhuire NS in Abbeyleix.

Laois hospital goer blocked in their driveway by school traffic

The Borris Road in Portlaoise

Stop go traffic system suggested for 'bottleneck' Portlaoise street

Public workers striking

Further public sector strikes 'could be avoided,' says Laois Senator

The N80 Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise. Image: Google Maps

Traffic lights not roundabouts hinted for 'forgotten' Portlaoise road

What's On

Safefood is inviting people to join the conversation about the food environment as part of an interactive ‘Appetite for Change’ exhibition at Rathdowney Library.

Teen food choices under the spotlight at Laois library

The artwork on the square celebrates the people and spirit of Rathdowney.

Laois views sought on Tru WAY for Rathdowney

Portlaoise Musical Society brings Young Frankenstein to Dunamaise Arts Centre

In PICTURES: Laois musical stars rehearse for a wonderfully wacky show

David Kitt to perform at Ballintubbert House.

Irish song-writing pioneer announces on-off Laois gig

Farming

Left: Judge Vanessa Kiely O’Connor presents the award for Biodiversity Dairy Farmer of the Year Winner 2026 to Durrow woman Maria Phelan, Laois Organic. Right: Last year’s overall National Dairy Award Winner, Katie Gleeson, a dairy farmer from Tipperary, presented the Tech Innovator Dairy Farmer of the Year Winner 2026 to Cathal Fleming from The Swan.

Laois farmers celebrated at prestigious national awards

Errill Charity Tractor Run in aid of Laois Offaly Families for Autism (LOFFA) and Laois Down Syndrome.

In PICTURES: Epic day in Errill for Laois tractor fans

Niamh Brennan from Kilcruise has been selected as one of four agri leaders to receive a prestigious Nuffield Ireland Scholarship commencing in 2027.

Laois woman selected for prestigious scholarship

Laois Climate Action event at the Merry Mill in Vicarstown.

In Pictures: Laois Merry Mill showcases marriage of farming and nature