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Man who violently raped niece loses appeal against 15-year sentence
The man had pleaded guilty to one count of rape and one count of sexual assault at an address in Waterford
Ryan Dunne

Dylan McCarthy, 29, died following an incident in which he received punches and a kick to the head outside a pub in Monasterevin

'Sportsman' jailed for manslaughter following assault during melee outside Kilda...

Grave digger replies 'not guilty' as trial for murder of former partner begins

Court rejects claim sentence too lenient for driver who caused 'devastating' inj...

Zbigniew Bednarczyk (centre, wearing grey tracksuit) / Picture: Christopher Dunne

Irish stabbing: Father jailed has paid 'very high price' for death of son

High Court in Dublin

Kevin Lunney kidnappers launch 'invasion of privacy' appeal over phone records

Cathal Crotty attacked Natasha O'Brien in May 2022

Date set for appeal over suspended sentence in ex-soldier Cathal Crotty assault ...

The jury at the Central Criminal Court deliberated for close to five hours before returning their unanimous verdict | FILE PHOTO

GUILTY: Man who stabbed his one-time friend in the neck convicted of murder

Fully suspended sentence for €500k drugs and cash haul was 'too lenient', appeal...

The Criminal Courts of Justice | FILE PHOTO

Former teacher resentenced over 'poison pen campaign' against three gardai

The case came before the Court of Appeal on Thursday.

Father who repeatedly raped daughter (9) in the Midlands to remain behind bars

Man jailed for assault that left victim in wheelchair drops appeal after court w...

Courageous Cathy Clear from Ballyfin

Laois woman’s remarkable return to education after half a century
Brave Ballyfin woman returns to education in her 70s to finally learn how to read and write
Ryan Dunne

Mother jailed for 'vile' sexual abuse of toddler son after court finds suspended...

The offences occurred between August 2014 and April 2016, starting when three of the victims - a young girl and her two brothers - were aged five, six and seven

State seeks longer prison terms for parents and uncle convicted of abusing young...

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Man who hacked sleeping teenager with a machete to serve extra two years in jail

The jury in the Stardust inquests has reached majority verdicts, almost a year after the inquests began into the deaths of the 48 victims of the nightclub fire

Jury in Stardust inquests reaches majority verdicts

Gardai at the scene of the shooting in Sixmilebridge | PICTURE: Press 22

Drug dealer to serve 27 years in prison following gun attack during village musi...

Bord na Móna plans threaten Laois lives and environment insist Portlaoise counc...

The path to success with BNI Crossroads Portlaoise

Fáilte Ireland have abandoned Laois, say local councillors

The casino on Railway Street, Portlaoise.

Objections to 'garish' sign at Portlaoise casino

Scream Queen Janet Leigh, in Psycho (1960).

What to Watch: Frightful films from the vaults of horror cinema to watch this H...

Scream Queen Janet Leigh, in Psycho (1960).

Frightful films for Halloween Ryan Dunne

Six new homes ready for families in Laois estate

Exams cancelled at Carlow IT over coronavirus

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Future of 200 jobs at Portlaoise Mail Centre must be clarified says Laois Offaly...

Young Laois people encouraged to do ‘Gaisce at Home’

Hozier, who will be kicking off the two weeks of music

Two weeks of music with RTÉ 2FM and ISPCC/Childline

Laois ratepayers should contact council on Covid-19 arrangements

Portlaoise man was refused bail at the district court

Self-isolating gardaí as Covid-19 measures hit Portlaoise court

Courts could be 'swamped' by Covid-19 delays warns senior judge

Courts could be 'swamped' by Covid-19 delays warns senior judge

Students urged to protect themselves and others during virus outbreak

Knockout charity night between soldiers and prison officers in aid of autism uni...

Eight days of theatre to unfold on Laois stage at Mountmellick Drama Festival

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'New poor' in limbo over housing needs in Laois

Noel O'Rourke

Laois - Offaly candidate may contest Renua leadership

Pippa Hackett at the count centre on Sunday

Onwards and upwards for the Green Party, says Pippa Hackett

Stephen Tynan

Future augurs well for the left, says People Before Profit candidate, Stephen Ty...

Laughs appear once the gun has vanished

Brown bin waste to be used to fuel energy production.

Portlaoise waste energy plans stall as Laois council looks for more info

The entrance to Jessop Court, Portlaoise

Parking ticket woes for Portlaoise motorists

Action demanded for most under-serviced road in Portlaoise

Cllr Noel Tuohy

Residents have to park cars in different Portlaoise estate

Cllr Willie Aird

Tree roots uprooting Portlaoise paths causing hazard

€78million in council pot, but rental hike planned

Spooky Halloween fun for the little monsters

Concerns over Bord na Móna plant in Laois outlined at public meeting

Dangerous Laois bridge ready to collapse

Chief Superintendent John Scanlan, who revealed the latest crime figures

Drug driving to exceed drink driving, warns senior garda

The bloody mark left by a burglar near the smashed window of the business premises in Portarlington

Blood trail left during break-in at Laois business

The matter was discussed at Laois County Hall

Portlaoise’s ‘neglected road’ still waiting on a roundabout

Back: Lorretta Dunne, Anne Murray, Gwen Brennan. Front: Elizabeth Dunne, Agnes Barnaville, Marie Headen.

Lampshade crafts to brighten up Portlaoise