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A man who stole a bicycle from a front garden in Laois apologised to its owner after he was sentenced. Darren McInerney (39) of 11 Colliers Court, Portlaoise, appeared before Portlaoise District Court where he was accused of the unlawful taking of a ...

20 Apr 2026 at 13:22

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Playground call as area in huge Laois housing estate to be taken in charge

Another area in a huge Laois housing estate is about to be taken in charge. Kilminchy in Portlaoise now has over 1,000 houses and apartments, privately built over the past 25 years or so by multiple developers, with more houses still in ...

20 Apr 2026 at 13:04

Popular Portlaoise walking routes lack bins says Laois councillor

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Portlaoise walking routes don't have enough bins, with people complaining that they have to carry their rubbish on long walks. Laois County Council has been asked to add more eco friendly bins on the roads around Portlaoise, especially ...

20 Apr 2026 at 10:10

Crime & Court

Man before court as Laois Gardaí say ‘sizable’ amount of cash and drugs seized

A court was told a man is accused of having a “sizable” amount of drugs and cash in Laois. Emmet Ward (35) of Acragar, Mountmellick, is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at Bridge Street, Portlaoise and at his address on ...

19 Apr 2026 at 19:52

Crime & Court

Judge says Laois hotel staff are victims of man who was drunk and abusive at nephews wedding

A man who was drunk and abusive at a Laois hotel has been given the chance to engage in restorative justice with the hotel staff. Bernard Sweeney (45) of 76 Droim Chaoin, Rahoon, Galway, was accused of being intoxicated and ...

19 Apr 2026 at 17:00

Crime & Court

Teenager who allegedly produced axe in Portlaoise told Gardaí man had tried to stab his mother

A teenager told Gardaí he produced an axe because an attempt had been made to stab his mother in Portlaoise. Ashton O’Shea (19) of 58 Hillview Drive, Knockmay, Portlaoise is accused of producing an axe at Heather Lane, ...

19 Apr 2026 at 12:52

Crime & Court

‘Classic money mule’ case before Portlaoise court

A ‘money mule’ who was ‘exploited’ after she provided bank details has been given the benefit of the probation act. Ava Malone (25) of 1 Oak Glen, Stradbally, was accused of money laundering a sum of €1,433 at a ...

19 Apr 2026 at 09:52

Crime & Court

Court hears man accused of threatening to kill Garda in Portlaoise gave details of the Garda's home address

A man appeared in court accused of threatening to kill a garda who was responding to an incident. The man (36), who has a Dublin address, was accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to the Garda at ...

18 Apr 2026 at 20:52

Crime & Court

Unauthorised firearm holder harassed man in Laois

A man appeared in court accused of possessing an unauthorised firearm and harassment. James Delaney (40) of Derrynaseera, Coolrain, Mountrath, had pleaded guilty to the unauthorised possession of an under and ...

18 Apr 2026 at 18:52

Business

Laois Shines Expo coming to Portlaoise

A large-scale event that will bring business leaders in Laois together to showcase what the county has to offer is being planned in Portlaoise. Laois Chamber Alliance, in partnership with Laois County ...

18 Apr 2026 at 16:52

Schools

Laois school awarded €30k for new special ASD classroom

A new inclusive special class has been approved for a Laois primary school. St. Mary’s CBS Post Primary Portlaoise is set to receive a new special class in the 2026/2027 academic year. The school ...

18 Apr 2026 at 14:53

Crime & Court

Man accused of possessing €160,000 of drugs granted bail

Bail was granted to a man who is accused of having drugs valued at €160,000 in Portarlington. Keith Dunne (38) of Mohia Lane, Killurin, Tullamore, Co Offaly appeared before Portlaoise District ...

18 Apr 2026 at 12:52

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