Portlaoise

Judge throws out 30 speeding cases after slamming ‘unjust speed zone’ on Kildare road

Judge Andrew Cody urges council to review Clogheen zone speed limit, saying speeding vans are ‘shooting fish in a barrel’

Mon Dec 23 2024 - 12:28

‘Awful ambiguity’: Sinn Féin’s woes and Brian Stanley’s independent ambition make Laois even tighter

The fallout from the TD’s surprising resignation from Sinn Féin has created confusion in a recently redrawn constituency and left many local voters eager for clarity

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 16:00

Army pulls out of Portlaoise Prison after 51 years in wake of IRA clear-out

The threat from subversives is judged by security officials to be much reduced since the end of the Troubles following the Belfast Agreement

Thu Oct 03 2024 - 06:05

From pro soccer to intercounty: Trailblazing Ugochukwu enjoying life with Laois

Former pro soccer player the first Nigerian native to play for the O’Moore County

Thu May 12 2022 - 06:00

Tearful farewells at Dublin Airport: ‘We were so thrilled to have her’

Ebb and flow of emigrant lives writ large at departures – festive chapter closes for diaspora

Mon Jan 03 2022 - 17:25

Sean Moran: Fifty years a-growing – All-Ireland club finals reach major milestone

Over the decades the senior championships have brought untold joy to communities.

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 06:00

Water curbs in north Dublin, Enniscorthy, Portlaoise due to high demand

Public urged to ‘redouble efforts in conserving water in home, in garden, at work’

Sun Jul 18 2021 - 19:24

Prisoners near death housed in ‘unsuitable’ environment

Chaplins’ reports reveal harsh reality of jail life and death for prison inmates and staff

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 16:27

Former mid-tier Kinahan member convicted of laundering crime cash

Judge tells Sean Ruth ‘paying your taxes is part of being a good citizen’

Mon May 17 2021 - 20:54

Fresh appeal for information on murder of Tipperary father-of-eight

William Delaney last seen in January 2019 shortly after leaving hospital

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 22:18

Large seizures reflect booming drug trade, say gardaí

Criminal gangs are continuing to grow businesses despite Covid restrictions

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 20:51

Man (53) held as gardaí seize €110,000 in cash in north Dublin

Money suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking, gardaí say

Sat Nov 07 2020 - 20:02

NPHET warned Government about seven new nursing home Covid-19 outbreaks

At least 45 nursing home residents have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past week

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 02:27

Coronavirus: Eight residents in Co Laois psychiatric centre die from Covid-19

Two healthcare workers in Kilkenny hospital die from coronavirus

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 23:49

One-third of all nursing homes now have virus as expert warns of ‘catastrophe’

ICU admissions fall for second day as Holohan links rise in cases with increased testing

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 19:13

Mental health centre carried out treatment without consent – report

Inspection found electro-compulsive therapy done without patient’s written permission

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 15:43

Man and teenage girl held over disappearance of William Delaney

Gardaí believe he was killed in Co Laois by a person known to him over a personal matter

Fri Jun 21 2019 - 20:34

Boy (5) killed in car crash with father was ‘kind and gentle’

Funeral held in Portlaoise of Sully and Vincent Rossi who died in Co Offaly last week

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 14:09

Three candidates to contest presidency of ICSA

Election set for June 27th at Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise

Sat May 25 2019 - 10:42

Home Front: Great garden furniture and how to make your space flow

Plus, cool bedlinen and the new Danish lifestyle store, Jysk, offering bargain buys

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 06:00

Childcare cases are being heard alongside criminal cases ‘in overcrowded courts’

New CCLRP review finds lack of privacy and unsuitable conditions for family law cases

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 00:54

Suspected refugees found in lorry in Co Laois

Five people jumped from vehicle when it stopped near Mountmellick

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 00:10

Woman held after allegedly driving at three men

Woman is arrested after car mounts footpath following a fight between four men

Tue May 29 2018 - 16:01

Cancer Support Centres: Safe havens for people living with cancer

‘Often people with cancer put on a brave face and say they are fine but they’re not’

Tue Nov 07 2017 - 08:01

Paramedics’ row over speeding takes two ambulances off road

First vehicle becomes unavailable after dropping paramedic off at filling station

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 13:25

New three person committee to consider chief justice selection

New system approved at Cabinet meeting will be seen as a sop to Shane Ross

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 21:32

Multimillion fraud ring behind staged accidents uncovered, court told

Zurich Insurance and MIBI say last minute insurance taken out just prior to a litany of incidents

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 14:28

50 of the best playgrounds in Ireland

Swings, roundabouts, slides, ziplines, tunnels, climbing frames, forest trails and scenery: we find the best free play areas to entertain the kids this summer

Sat May 20 2017 - 08:05