Man arrested over fatal assault at Co Laois hotel An investigation is underway into the death of a man at a hotel in Co Laois. Leinster • 13 Nov 24
Man arrested over fatal assault at Co Laois hotel An investigation is underway into the death of a man at a hotel in Co Laois. Leinster • 13 Nov 24
75,000 attend first day of Ploughing Championships Seventy-five thousand people have attended the first day of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois, the organisers have said. Leinster • 17 Sep 24
75,000 attend first day of Ploughing Championships Seventy-five thousand people have attended the first day of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois, the organisers have said. Leinster • 17 Sep 24
Ploughing organisers anticipate 'heatwave conditions' National Ploughing Championships organisers are looking forward to "heatwave conditions" when the event kicks off tomorrow morning, adding that demand for tickets has risen due to the good weather. Leinster • 16 Sep 24
Ploughing organisers anticipate 'heatwave conditions' National Ploughing Championships organisers are looking forward to "heatwave conditions" when the event kicks off tomorrow morning, adding that demand for tickets has risen due to the good weather. Leinster • 16 Sep 24
Paralympian calls for increased adult learning supports A paralympian from Laois is supporting a campaign calling for increased financial supports for adult learners. Ireland • 02 Sep 24
Paralympian calls for increased adult learning supports A paralympian from Laois is supporting a campaign calling for increased financial supports for adult learners. Ireland • 02 Sep 24
'Vocal men's shed' preparing for Electric Picnic slot Forget Taylor Swift at the Aviva or Coldplay at Croke Park, a male voice choir from Co Laois are busily preparing for their big gig of the summer. Leinster • 06 Jul 24
'Vocal men's shed' preparing for Electric Picnic slot Forget Taylor Swift at the Aviva or Coldplay at Croke Park, a male voice choir from Co Laois are busily preparing for their big gig of the summer. Leinster • 06 Jul 24
Ploughing Championships to return to Ratheniska in 2024 Next year's National Ploughing Championships will take place in Ratheniska, Co Laois. Leinster • 05 Nov 23
Ploughing Championships to return to Ratheniska in 2024 Next year's National Ploughing Championships will take place in Ratheniska, Co Laois. Leinster • 05 Nov 23
Laois volunteers say 'no way' to sustain efforts Volunteers in Stradbally, Co Laois, who supported Ukrainian refugees living in tents over the past six weeks say there is "no way" they can sustain the effort for a further 32 weeks. Ireland • 25 Oct 23
Laois volunteers say 'no way' to sustain efforts Volunteers in Stradbally, Co Laois, who supported Ukrainian refugees living in tents over the past six weeks say there is "no way" they can sustain the effort for a further 32 weeks. Ireland • 25 Oct 23
Organic food business wins European Commission award An Irish organic farm-based company has won a prestigious European Commission award. Business • 25 Sep 23
Organic food business wins European Commission award An Irish organic farm-based company has won a prestigious European Commission award. Business • 25 Sep 23
Funeral of 'devoted' father and 'one of a kind' son The funeral has taken place in Co Laois of a father and son who were killed in a road collision while on holiday in Turkey last week. Ireland • 25 Jul 23
Funeral of 'devoted' father and 'one of a kind' son The funeral has taken place in Co Laois of a father and son who were killed in a road collision while on holiday in Turkey last week. Ireland • 25 Jul 23
Efforts to repatriate father and son killed in Turkey Arrangements are being made to repatriate the bodies of Eoin Fitzpatrick and his ten-year-old son Dylan, who died in a road crash in Turkey on Monday. Ireland • 19 Jul 23
Efforts to repatriate father and son killed in Turkey Arrangements are being made to repatriate the bodies of Eoin Fitzpatrick and his ten-year-old son Dylan, who died in a road crash in Turkey on Monday. Ireland • 19 Jul 23
Irish father and son die in Turkish road crash A father and son from Co Laois have died following a road crash while on a family holiday in Turkey. Ireland • 18 Jul 23
Irish father and son die in Turkish road crash A father and son from Co Laois have died following a road crash while on a family holiday in Turkey. Ireland • 18 Jul 23
Renewed appeal in teen quad bike death Gardaí in Portlaoise are renewing their appeal for information about an incident involving a quad bike which claimed the life of a teenager last month. Laois • 22 May 23
Renewed appeal in teen quad bike death Gardaí in Portlaoise are renewing their appeal for information about an incident involving a quad bike which claimed the life of a teenager last month. Laois • 22 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
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
