Gardaí said the behaviour was both illegal and dangerous

Inquiries are currently ongoing

Anne Murphy of 2 Borris Meadows, Portlaoise, Laois and formerly of Kernanstown, Carlow passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday 23 February. Predeceased by her parents William and Veronica and grandson Dylan.

A CHEF from Carlow town and an MMA fighter have been refused bail after appearing in court charged with a “ferocious” unprovoked attack in Dublin’s Temple Bar last week that left a man fighting for his life.

THERE was a significant increase in fraud-related crimes throughout 2025 compared to 2024, according to provisional year-end crime statistics provided by An Garda Síochána.

ADDITIONAL parking is urgently needed in Portlaoise town centre to cope with a rapidly expanding population and surging traffic.

Mary (May) Hyland (née Killeen), Bray, Co Wicklow and formerly of Castletown, Co Laois, passed away peacefully on 21 February, in her 100th year, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at Atlanta House Nursing Home, ...

"This is an unimaginable loss for those closest to them"

A CALL for Droimnín Nursing Home in Stradbally to be taken over permanently by the HSE has been made in the Senate.

‘‘It’s been a huge addition to the town and, you know, a huge help with the traffic."

A WOMAN who drove under duress while just above the drink driving limit after being assaulted by her then partner was commended for her bravery when she sought help from gardaí.

Mary Dunne (née Parkinson), Danganroe, Castletown, Laois and formerly Clonard and Fr O’Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday 22 February, surrounded by her loving and heartbroken family.

It was agreed that Diane needed "to be honoured in the location."

A co accused in the case, Jovita Zakariene (42), Ballycarnan Lodge, Portlaoise also appeared before the court.

LENT 2026 is a sacred season that invites humanity to enter a time of prayer, fasting, almsgiving and deeper conversion.

A PORTLAOISE-BASED garda has won a national Siamsa award for sporting excellence, having led his native Tipperary to victory in last year’s All-Ireland senior hurling final.

Pam Talbot (née Jackson), Coole, Ballacolla, Laois, passed away peacefully in her 97th year, in the tender and loving care of all the staff at Brookhaven Nursing Home.

Dogs Dogs Dogs is currently on display throughout the bright and spacious corridors of Mountrath’s huge community hub, where the works will remain for the month of February.

The death occurred on 20 February of Maura Begadon, Drakelands House Nursing Home, Kilkenny and late of Aughmacart, Cullohill, Laois.

During stages of the case, the woman accused gardaí of tricking her into coming to court,