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Man faces Portlaoise trial on child pornography charge

JUDGE Susan Fay imposed reporting restrictions following a case, when a man was sent forward to the next sitting of Portlaoise Circuit Criminal Court on a charge of possessing child pornography.

Laois public urged to stay safe this Bank Holiday weekend and know your healthcare options

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Absconded from Portlaoise hospital and found drunk

The 66-year-old had 40 previous convictions

Big win sees Knockbeg College claim its second football title in two days

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Big win sees Knockbeg College claim its second football title in two days

Leinster 2nd Year Football ‘A’ Final

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Man given bail must stay out of Laois except for court

Man given bail must stay out of Laois except for court

life

Laois lands sell following auction

Laois lands sell following auction

News

Portlaoise Court: Drink driver had whiskey on passenger seat

Portlaoise Court: Drink driver had whiskey on passenger seat

THE use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology by gardaí led to a man appearing before Portlaoise District Court this week on a charge of drink driving. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said that, while gardaí were on mobile patrol at 8.

Laois death notice: John (Johnny) Dunphy, Durrow

Laois death notice: John (Johnny) Dunphy, Durrow

Education minister on tour of Portlaoise schools

Education minister on tour of Portlaoise schools

Gardaí in Laois seize learners' cars

Gardaí in Laois seize learners' cars

Laois death notice: Sheila Bennett, Ballyfin

Laois death notice: Sheila Bennett, Ballyfin

Sport

Portlaoise U/16 girls secure Leinster playoff place in 15-try thriller

Portlaoise U/16 girls secure Leinster playoff place in 15-try thriller

Leinster League U/16 Girls Premier Division

Knockbeg stage brilliant comeback to lift Leinster 'A' Junior Football crown

Knockbeg stage brilliant comeback to lift Leinster 'A' Junior Football crown

Two wins from two, but Tommy is not totally impressed

Two wins from two, but Tommy is not totally impressed

Laois manager Stephen Duff left frustrated after narrow defeat to Down

Laois manager Stephen Duff left frustrated after narrow defeat to Down

Tougher challenges lie ahead for Laois hurlers

Tougher challenges lie ahead for Laois hurlers

Community

Strong Community Demand Leads to Expansion of Community Addiction Studies Course in Portlaoise

Strong Community Demand Leads to Expansion of Community Addiction Studies Course in Portlaoise

Strong community demand throughout 2025 has led to the expansion of a Community Addiction Studies (QQI Level 5) course in Portlaoise, with additional places now being made available for the 2026 intake.

Neville Park Hotels Raises €4,000 For Jack and Jill

Neville Park Hotels Raises €4,000 For Jack and Jill

Youth Work Ireland Laois Launches Major New Youth Service in Rural Laois with UBU Funding

Youth Work Ireland Laois Launches Major New Youth Service in Rural Laois with UBU Funding

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Chosen to Participate in SPOTLITE Student Voice Programme.

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Chosen to Participate in SPOTLITE Student Voice Programme.

Laois County Council’s Regeneration Section Announce New Clinic Dates

Laois County Council’s Regeneration Section Announce New Clinic Dates

What's on

The Love Hungry Farmer Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Longing to the Dunamaise Stage

The Love Hungry Farmer Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Longing to the Dunamaise Stage

A hilarious and heartfelt one-man show, The Love Hungry Farmer follows the romantic misadventures of John Bosco McLaine, a lifelong optimist on a determined search for love in rural Ireland.

Pink, Powerful and Packed with Heart: Legally Blonde Jr. Takes the Stage

Pink, Powerful and Packed with Heart: Legally Blonde Jr. Takes the Stage

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

WIN 2 TICKETS: Robert Mizzell – Nashville Song Book at Dunamaise

WIN 2 TICKETS: Robert Mizzell – Nashville Song Book at Dunamaise

WIN Tickets to See The 4 of Us LIVE at the Dunamaise Arts Centre

WIN Tickets to See The 4 of Us LIVE at the Dunamaise Arts Centre

Life

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

The Portlaoise team from Sherry FitzGerald Hyland Keating joined colleagues from across Ireland at the Sherry FitzGerald Annual Countrywide Conference 2026, gaining valuable insight into the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the property market in the year ahead.

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Camross land sells for €100k over reserve!

Camross land sells for €100k over reserve!

22 acres of agricultural land sells at Auction

22 acres of agricultural land sells at Auction

Prime 31.5-Acre Residential Farm Holding Hits the Market at Ballygormill, Timahoe

Prime 31.5-Acre Residential Farm Holding Hits the Market at Ballygormill, Timahoe

Opinion

Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’

Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’

THIS year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the ‘Great Liberator’. Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847) changed the face of Irish history.

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

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Dooly’s Wedding Showcase – The Start of Something Special

Dooly’s Wedding Showcase – The Start of Something Special

Dooly’s invites engaged couples to the start of something special with its Wedding Showcase on 22 February 2026, offering inspiration, expert guidance and a first look at one of Offaly’s most welcoming wedding venues.

Religious Freedom Under Threat in South Korea

Heritage Village Launches Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

Heritage Village Launches Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

Dine Out And Donate This December At Midlands Park Hotel

Dine Out And Donate This December At Midlands Park Hotel

Global Revelation Seminar Emerges as a Hub of ‘Religious Harmony’… “Such Free and Warm Interaction Is a First

Global Revelation Seminar Emerges as a Hub of ‘Religious Harmony’… “Such Free and Warm Interaction Is a First

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