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Gardai renew appeal for information on 1998 murder of shop owner

Gardai have renewed an appeal for information on the 1998 murder of a drapery shop owner in Co Mayo. The Garda investigation into the murder of Edward (Eddie) Fitzmaurice has remained ongoing for the last 24 years, with reviews undertaken on an ...

04 May 2022 at 15:30

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PICTURES: 96th anniversary of famous transatlantic flight marked in Portlaoise

A special commemorative ceremony was held at Fitzmaurice Place in Portlaoise on Friday 12th April - 96 years to the day -to mark the anniversary of the first east west transatlantic flight in April 1928 - read more below photo. Photos: Alf ...

16 Apr 2024 at 21:53

National News

TDs must choose between Government or ‘marxist’ Sinn Fein, claims minister

Independent TDs must choose between “a Government with a plan” or a “Marxist regime” in this evening’s confidence vote, the minister for the Office of Public Works has said. Speaking on RTE’s Today With Claire Byrne, Patrick O’Donovan ...

12 Jul 2022 at 15:19

National News

TDs must choose between Government or ‘marxist’ Sinn Fein, says minister

12 Jul 2022 at 12:34

Portlaoise

WATCH Wreath laying ceremony marks Portlaoise man's remarkable aviation feat

Local Irish UN Vets and members of the Irish Air Corps stood to attention in Portlaoise this weekend when wreaths were laid to honour the achievement of one of Portlaoise's most famous sons and his German brothers in flight....

06 Oct 2018 at 17:01

Events & Listings

WATCH - Blue sky over Portlaoise the backdrop for fly-past in honour of Laois aviator

Autumnal blue sky over Portlaoise provided a perfectly beautiful backdrop for an aircraft fly-past to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic transatlantic flight by local man Colonel James Fitzmaurice. The fly-past by ...

06 Oct 2018 at 16:01

Portlaoise

In Pictures: Laois stands with Palestine through vigil

On Saturday, September 21 a vigil was held in Fitzmaurice Place, Portlaoise in solidarity with Palestine. The event also saw the Laois Palestine Solidarity Campaign officially welcome the “Walk the Petition” walkers ...

24 Sept 2024 at 11:23

Arts & Entertainment

Laois flying man Fitzy honoured in Portlaoise

On Sunday April 16th a special ceremony was held at Fitzmaurice Place in Portlaoise to mark the 95th anniversary of the first east-west transatlantic flight in April 1928. With representatives of the Irish Air ...

18 Apr 2023 at 21:22

National News

Independent Ireland’s manifesto vows to tackle Government waste

Tackling Government waste and radically improving efficiency is the focus of the Independent Ireland election manifesto. Independent Ireland is fronted by leader Michael Collins and co-founder Richard ...

22 Nov 2024 at 16:46

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Laois airplane flyover honours Col James Fitzmaurice's Bremen flight anniversary

Limetree Airfield in Laois carried out an exciting small craft flyover of Portlaoise last Saturday April 12 to mark the 97th anniversary of the first transatlantic east to west flight on the Bremen ...

15 Apr 2025 at 13:22

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