Many solicitors in Co Laois have withdrawn their services and will not be attending special sittings of the court.

‘I’m relying on you to obey the (bail) conditions’ – Judge Susan Fay

We are calling on the public to support Laois Hospice by purchasing some sunflower merchandise from our volunteers to help us raise vital funds

GARDAÍ had to be called to Portlaoise leisure centre this evening, after a large group of youths caused havoc in the swimming pool area.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

A GRAIGUECULLEN man who pleaded guilty to the possession of two bottles containing bleach, which he claimed he was carrying to protect his sister and her child, has had his case adjourned to allow a probation report to be prepared.

Cllr Ollie Clooney has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Borris Municipal District.

16-year-old Kedagh Moore was fatally injured as a result of a collision close to his home

EIGHT thousand new homes could be built throughout Laois in the coming years following Laois Co Council approval of a major government-initiated zoning amendment.

The Fórsa trade union, which represents a number of current and former staff at the centre, has raised a series of concerns with The Arts Council

LAOIS Libraries are delighted to announce that the Summer Stars reading challenge is back, with lots of exciting events and fantastic prizes to be won this summer.

If you wish to leave a message of sympathy for Ellen's family, you may do so in the section on RIP.ie marked 'condolences

A MAN was sentenced to one month in prison for theft from a Tesco store in Portlaoise.

No legal aid cases were dealt with at this week's sitting of Athy District Court

Connie died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family

Titled ‘Kickin’ Up Dust’, Forest Fest's new arena boasts top talent such as Nathan Carter, Hermitage Green, Mike Denver, Jimmy Buckley, Michael English, Keywest, and more.

Sgt Kirby said the alleged incident occurred in the hospital’s A&E department and that there may be CCTV available

Staff of the Midlands Park Hotel recently donned gardening gloves to help reduce an invasive plant species growing wild in Linear Park, Portlaoise.

Maria passed away peacefully on 9 June, surrounded by her heartbroken family

A man in his 40s is still in hospital following the shocking incident involving up to 50 people