Book returned to Portlaoise library after 47 years A book has been returned to Portlaoise Library, 47 years after it was borrowed. Leinster • 08 May 23
Book returned to Portlaoise library after 47 years A book has been returned to Portlaoise Library, 47 years after it was borrowed. Leinster • 08 May 23
Honesty boxing clever - Laois siblings back in business Two children from Co Laois who were forced to close their honesty box after it was targeted by thieves have started selling eggs again. Leinster • 12 Apr 23
Honesty boxing clever - Laois siblings back in business Two children from Co Laois who were forced to close their honesty box after it was targeted by thieves have started selling eggs again. Leinster • 12 Apr 23
Tributes paid to teen who died after Laois quad crash Tributes have been paid to a teenage boy who died in a quad bike crash in Co Laois over the weekend. Leinster • 10 Apr 23
Tributes paid to teen who died after Laois quad crash Tributes have been paid to a teenage boy who died in a quad bike crash in Co Laois over the weekend. Leinster • 10 Apr 23
Siblings have to close honesty box after 4th robbery An honesty box selling eggs that gives 50% of its proceeds to charity has been forced to close after its contents and money box were stolen. Leinster • 31 Mar 23
Siblings have to close honesty box after 4th robbery An honesty box selling eggs that gives 50% of its proceeds to charity has been forced to close after its contents and money box were stolen. Leinster • 31 Mar 23
Cannabis worth €40k seized in motorway stop Gardaí targeting drug trafficking networks across the country have seized €40,000 worth of cannabis herb after stopping and searching a car on the M7 motorway in Portlaoise. Leinster • 29 Mar 23
Cannabis worth €40k seized in motorway stop Gardaí targeting drug trafficking networks across the country have seized €40,000 worth of cannabis herb after stopping and searching a car on the M7 motorway in Portlaoise. Leinster • 29 Mar 23
Burglaries rise by as much as 20% in winter, say gardaí Gardaí said they will actively target organised and mobile crime gangs and repeat offenders involved in burglary as part of the winter phase of Operation Thor, which was launched today. Crime • 30 Sep 22
Burglaries rise by as much as 20% in winter, say gardaí Gardaí said they will actively target organised and mobile crime gangs and repeat offenders involved in burglary as part of the winter phase of Operation Thor, which was launched today. Crime • 30 Sep 22
National Ploughing Championships traffic plan announced An Garda Síochána has announced its traffic management plan for the National Ploughing Championships, where more than 80,000 people are expected to attend on each of its three days. Leinster • 19 Sep 22
National Ploughing Championships traffic plan announced An Garda Síochána has announced its traffic management plan for the National Ploughing Championships, where more than 80,000 people are expected to attend on each of its three days. Leinster • 19 Sep 22
Man killed in Co Laois road crash A 41-year-old man has died in a road crash in Co Laois. Regional • 17 Jun 22
Man killed in Co Laois road crash A 41-year-old man has died in a road crash in Co Laois. Regional • 17 Jun 22
Ukrainian refugees join 'Clean-up Week' in Laois With National Spring Clean efforts in full swing in communities across the country, Ukrainian refugees have been helping with clean-ups in Co Laois. Leinster • 22 Apr 22
Ukrainian refugees join 'Clean-up Week' in Laois With National Spring Clean efforts in full swing in communities across the country, Ukrainian refugees have been helping with clean-ups in Co Laois. Leinster • 22 Apr 22
'Fairy godmother' supplying items for Ukrainian mums A Co Laois mother-of-three has filled her home with supplies such as buggies, car seats and schoolbags for Ukrainian families to help them get settled in Ireland. Leinster • 11 Apr 22
'Fairy godmother' supplying items for Ukrainian mums A Co Laois mother-of-three has filled her home with supplies such as buggies, car seats and schoolbags for Ukrainian families to help them get settled in Ireland. Leinster • 11 Apr 22
Paintings by young girl who fled Ukraine go on display Paintings by a seven-year-old Ukrainian girl, who along with her mother fled to Ireland to escape the Russian invasion, have gone on display at an exhibition in Co Laois. Leinster • 24 Mar 22
Paintings by young girl who fled Ukraine go on display Paintings by a seven-year-old Ukrainian girl, who along with her mother fled to Ireland to escape the Russian invasion, have gone on display at an exhibition in Co Laois. Leinster • 24 Mar 22
Man arrested after drugs worth €250k seized in Laois A 42-year-old man has been charged in connection with the discovery of drugs worth an estimated €250,000 in Co Laois. Regional • 11 Feb 22
Man arrested after drugs worth €250k seized in Laois A 42-year-old man has been charged in connection with the discovery of drugs worth an estimated €250,000 in Co Laois. Regional • 11 Feb 22
Gardaí seize €2.1 million worth of cannabis in Laois Cannabis herb, worth an estimated €2,180,000, has been seized during a search of a storage facility in Co Laois. Ireland • 01 Sep 21
Gardaí seize €2.1 million worth of cannabis in Laois Cannabis herb, worth an estimated €2,180,000, has been seized during a search of a storage facility in Co Laois. Ireland • 01 Sep 21
Boy, 10, dies following quad bike incident in Co Laois A ten-year-old boy has died following an incident involving a quad bike in Co Laois. Ireland • 12 Feb 21
Boy, 10, dies following quad bike incident in Co Laois A ten-year-old boy has died following an incident involving a quad bike in Co Laois. Ireland • 12 Feb 21
136 new cases of Covid-19, one further death There have been 136 additional cases of Covid-19 and one further death reported to the Department of Health. There has now been a total of 1,776 coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 27,676 confirmed cases. Coronavirus • 20 Aug 20
136 new cases of Covid-19, one further death There have been 136 additional cases of Covid-19 and one further death reported to the Department of Health. There has now been a total of 1,776 coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 27,676 confirmed cases. Coronavirus • 20 Aug 20
Extra supports for Laois, Offaly, Kildare businesses The Cabinet has approved a package to support businesses and the economies of Laois, Offaly and Kildare. Coronavirus • 14 Aug 20
Extra supports for Laois, Offaly, Kildare businesses The Cabinet has approved a package to support businesses and the economies of Laois, Offaly and Kildare. Coronavirus • 14 Aug 20
Laois café owner alters plans once more amid new restrictions A lockdown announced six days before her big day and a business to keep afloat - café owner, Sinead Hanlon has a lot on her plate this week but she's determined the show must go on. Boost My Business • 10 Aug 20
Laois café owner alters plans once more amid new restrictions A lockdown announced six days before her big day and a business to keep afloat - café owner, Sinead Hanlon has a lot on her plate this week but she's determined the show must go on. Boost My Business • 10 Aug 20
More than 300 people tested at facilities in midlands More than 300 people have been tested for Covid-19 at three testing centres in the midlands today. Coronavirus • 08 Aug 20
More than 300 people tested at facilities in midlands More than 300 people have been tested for Covid-19 at three testing centres in the midlands today. Coronavirus • 08 Aug 20
What are the restrictions imposed in 3 counties? What are the restrictions for Kildare, Offaly and Laois that come into effect at midnight tonight? Coronavirus • 08 Aug 20
What are the restrictions imposed in 3 counties? What are the restrictions for Kildare, Offaly and Laois that come into effect at midnight tonight? Coronavirus • 08 Aug 20
HSA investigating death at Co Laois golf club A man has died in what appears to have been a workplace incident at Mountrath Golf Club in Co Laois. Leinster • 06 May 20
HSA investigating death at Co Laois golf club A man has died in what appears to have been a workplace incident at Mountrath Golf Club in Co Laois. Leinster • 06 May 20
Drugs worth €1.24m found dumped in Laois Drugs worth around €1.24 million have been found in a ditch in Co Laois. Leinster • 25 Apr 20
Drugs worth €1.24m found dumped in Laois Drugs worth around €1.24 million have been found in a ditch in Co Laois. Leinster • 25 Apr 20
Residents at Co Laois centre to have medical reviews Seventeen people who are still at a residential centre in Co Laois where eight patients died last weekend after testing positive for Covid-19 will have their conditions reviewed by medical consultants, the HSE has said. Coronavirus • 16 Apr 20
Residents at Co Laois centre to have medical reviews Seventeen people who are still at a residential centre in Co Laois where eight patients died last weekend after testing positive for Covid-19 will have their conditions reviewed by medical consultants, the HSE has said. Coronavirus • 16 Apr 20
Call for HSE to provide location of defibrillators A retired consultant surgeon has said more lives could be saved if the HSE worked with community groups to publicly identify the location of defibrillators. Leinster • 28 Jan 20
Call for HSE to provide location of defibrillators A retired consultant surgeon has said more lives could be saved if the HSE worked with community groups to publicly identify the location of defibrillators. Leinster • 28 Jan 20
Delegates ready for first Youth Assembly on Climate Final preparations are under way for the first Youth Assembly on Climate at Dáil Éireann. Climate Change • 14 Nov 19
Delegates ready for first Youth Assembly on Climate Final preparations are under way for the first Youth Assembly on Climate at Dáil Éireann. Climate Change • 14 Nov 19
Motorists urged to use 'extreme caution' after snowfall Motorists have been advised to exercise "extreme caution" due to snowfalls across parts of south Leinster. Weather • 14 Nov 19
Motorists urged to use 'extreme caution' after snowfall Motorists have been advised to exercise "extreme caution" due to snowfalls across parts of south Leinster. Weather • 14 Nov 19
