She pleaded guilty to not having a driving licence at the time.

SOON, we will enter into the rich tradition of observing Holy Week. A week that embraces every aspect of the human story, from joy to sorrow, despair to hope, from darkness into light.

Helena Brophy, Clonsilla Rd, Blanchardstown, Dublin/Glenageary, Dublin/Laois, died peacefully on 19 March, in the tender care of Care Choice Nursing Home, Trim, Co Meath, surrounded by her loving family.

A SEVEN-year-old from Carlow has taken the internet by storm after recording a new version of his famous grandfather’s iconic song and the response has left the family stunned.

A TEENAGER who was missing from her home in Laois since St Patrick’s Day has been found. Gardaí confirmed this morning that Lisa Power (14) who was reported missing from Portlaoise since Tuesday, 17 March has been located safe and well.

Jessie Buckley delivered a heartwarming speech as she acknowledged her family and colleagues before closing with a patriotic Go raibh míle míle maith agat.

A SOLICITOR for a man on a 7pm to 7am curfew asked Judge Susan Fay to vary the times gardaí could call to his house to check if he is home because they are calling at all hours and in some cases at 2am in the morning.

A GARDA appeal has been launched for a Laois teenager, who has been missing since St Patrick's Day.

“If you had an accident at that speed your grandchildren would be changing your nappies, not the other way round.”

Courageous Ross Harding was among those presented with a special achievement award in Portlaoise last night

The installation of twinned passing bays along Pedigree Corner would alleviate the risk to children

On another occasion, said Sgt Kirby, as he was walking by her, he commented: “Look at that horrible c**t.”

A LAOIS man along with three others with alleged links to a violent extremist far-right group appeared before Portlaoise District Court yesterday Thursday 19 March accused of attempting to engage in a terrorist attack on a mosque.

The driver was arrested and the car was seized by gardaí

John was retired Chief Officer of Portlaoise Prison and Wheatfield Prison, Clondalkin

A DAZZLING design created by three Laois teenagers has reached the national final of the Junk Kouture competition.

“We had lights and sirens, but the vehicle failed to stop at a red light,” = Garda Phelan. 

LA LECHE League (LLL), the international breastfeeding information and support organisation, recently celebrated 60 years in Ireland at its annual conference in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown. The conference took place between 6-8 March.

A MAN who trashed a Naas hotel room after a row with his girlfriend three years ago was jailed last week for 11 months, after he admitted he didn’t have €5,345 in restitution.

SEVEN new special needs classes are to be introduced across Laois in September.