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40-year-old Laois model will compete in Miss Universe Ireland

40-year-old Laois model will compete in Miss Universe Ireland

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

"I want to have and portray a positive influence on all woman who are going through a hard time at the moment"
Search for woman from near Laois/Kildare border stood down

Search for woman from near Laois/Kildare border stood down

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Catherine was reported missing from her home on Monday 9 September
Garda appeal for missing Athy teen

Garda appeal for missing Athy teen

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Caoimhe was last seen on Tuesday
Man was a nuisance to swimmers at Laois tourist spot, court hears

Man was a nuisance to swimmers at Laois tourist spot, court hears

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Drunk and abusive and caused a nuisance to swimmers
No Name Club: making a real difference young people

No Name Club: making a real difference young people

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Pressure from school, peer pressure and the pressure to be many things to many people can be overwhelming
Drivers pay for most expensive coffees of their lives

Drivers pay for most expensive coffees of their lives

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

“These two coffees were €150 more expensive"
Missing Portlaoise woman is found safe

Missing Portlaoise woman is found safe

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Lucie had been missing for three days
Concerns over new road scheme along Portlaoise road

Concerns over new road scheme along Portlaoise road

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

“There’s a lot of frustration and issues out there regarding the changes to the Abbeyleix Road by local residents"
Alleged case of assault adjourned

Laois man charged with two counts of sexual assault

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

The man appeared at last week’s sitting of Portlaoise District Court
Laois school sign’s batteries stolen for lawnmowers

Laois school sign’s batteries stolen for lawnmowers

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

“I've heard these batteries seem to fit lawnmowers"
The death has occurred of Sydney Lewis, Summerhill, Portlaoise, Laois

The death has occurred of Sydney Lewis, Summerhill, Portlaoise, Laois

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Sydney Lewis, Summerhill Portlaoise Co. Laois. Died September 14th 2024. Peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.
Sixteen Laois community groups share €465,000 eco fund

Sixteen Laois community groups share €465,000 eco fund

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

A TOTAL of €465,000 has been allocated to 16 community groups in Laois to take climate action in energy conservation, waste reduction, biodiversity and supporting active travel.
The death has occurred of Aidan Sinnott, Gort Na Nore, Abbeyleix, Laois / Mountrath, Laois

The death has occurred of Aidan Sinnott, Gort Na Nore, Abbeyleix, Laois / Mountrath, Laois

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Aidan Sinnott, Gort Ná Nore, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois and late of Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Co. Laois. September 14th. 2024, unexpectedly at his home, son of the late Andy.
Annual Apple Fest returns to Abbeyleix

Annual Apple Fest returns to Abbeyleix

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

THE annual Abbeyleix Apple Fest makes a welcome return to the town on Sunday 6 October. It will be staged in the Community Garden from 2pm to 5pm.
Laois gardaí issue warning to homeowners after spate of burglaries 

Laois gardaí issue warning to homeowners after spate of burglaries 

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Gardaí are investigating a number of local burglaries
Portlaoise garda appeal for information on missing woman

Portlaoise garda appeal for information on missing woman

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

A garda appeal has been launched for a woman who was last seen in Portlaoise last Friday afternoon.
Window fitter swindled Laois woman out of €2,040

Window fitter swindled Laois woman out of €2,040

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

The court was told the defendant lost his job over the issue and his drug problem
The sun is set to turn up the heat at National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska

The sun is set to turn up the heat at National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

The event kicks off today
Man (70s) dies in workplace accident

Man (70s) dies in workplace accident

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Gardaí have confirmed emergency services were alerted to the accident at a premises this morning
Famous thatched pub in Laois scoops regional award

Famous thatched pub in Laois scoops regional award

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

The popular venue is known for its food, service, and design

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