National News

Further charges brought against three female pro-Palestinian activists for Shannon airport security breach

Further charges brought against three female pro-Palestinian activists for Shannon airport security breach

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

At Ennis District Court, Det Garda Noel Carroll of Shannon Garda Station told the court that the DPP has directed that the cases are going to be heard in the circuit court before a jury
Footage of last known moments of Noah Donohoe’s life released in information bid

Footage of last known moments of Noah Donohoe’s life released in information bid

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

An inquest into the death of the 14-year-old is set to get under way in Belfast next year.
Waterford man (39) jailed for sexual abuse of young girl

Waterford man (39) jailed for sexual abuse of young girl

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

“It is clear that he was living a double life,” the judge said. “He was a partner, a father and hard worker on one hand - and a drug user and sexual abuser on the other”
Tributes paid to Irish man killed in road incident in Austin, Texas

Tributes paid to Irish man killed in road incident in Austin, Texas

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

In tribute, Blackrock College Rugby Football Club said Mr Kirby was involved in an accident in Austin, Texas last Friday “where he was on his J1” along with a friend and fellow rugby player.
Solicitor allegedly listing rental property on Airbnb ordered to desist, court hears

Solicitor allegedly listing rental property on Airbnb ordered to desist, court hears

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Mr Curran had allegedly been operating an Airbnb business, in breach of his lease and without planning permission, for more than a year
High Court suspends registration of doctor accused of possessing 'extremely pornographic images'

High Court suspends registration of doctor accused of possessing 'extremely pornographic images'

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The doctor is a resident of the UK and practised there, although his licence to practise was removed earlier this year. He has never practised in Ireland, despite his registration with the Medical Council
Woman jailed for conducting 'humiliating internal search' on another woman

Woman jailed for conducting 'humiliating internal search' on another woman

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Winifred Joyce pleaded guilty to common assault and sexual assault in November 2022
‘Sickening threat’ against Bloody Sunday victim’s family condemned

‘Sickening threat’ against Bloody Sunday victim’s family condemned

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Mickey McKinney said they received the threat during the trial of former paratrooper Soldier F recently.
Judge tells court father had 'right to know' his son was circumcised

Judge tells court father had 'right to know' his son was circumcised

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

After hearing that the father was not informed, Judge Alec Gabbett told the mother, “Dad has a right to know” about medical issues concerning the boy, who is under the age of six
US woman described by judge as ‘incorrigible fraudster’ sentenced in Co Down

US woman described by judge as ‘incorrigible fraudster’ sentenced in Co Down

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Marianne Smyth was sentenced at Downpatrick Crown Court after being found guilty of theft and fraud in September.
Fisherman tells Ruth Lawrence murder trial he noticed ‘dreadful smell coming off’ lake island

Fisherman tells Ruth Lawrence murder trial he noticed ‘dreadful smell coming off’ lake island

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Pat Smith, who is a former butcher, told Mr Michael O'Higgins SC, prosecuting, that he was fishing in a boat on Lough Sheelin with another man on May 18th 2014.
Woman (34) admits helping to move body of man found dead in Wexford quarry last year

Woman (34) admits helping to move body of man found dead in Wexford quarry last year

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Following her arraignment, Michael Hourigan SC, representing Corcoran, asked the court to set a sentencing date in the final week of the court term.
Elderly motorist in collision died from blood loss to scalp, inquest hears

Elderly motorist in collision died from blood loss to scalp, inquest hears

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Elizabeth Veitch Smyth was the sole occupant of a car which collided with several parked vehicles near the entrance to Castle Golf Club in Rathfarnham
Man (43) jailed for attempted rape of woman outside nightclub in Dublin

Man (43) jailed for attempted rape of woman outside nightclub in Dublin

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

He had pleaded guilty before the start of the trial to assault causing harm to the complainant on the same date.
Teenager arrested over fatal stabbing of Ukrainian teenager in Dublin

Teenager arrested over fatal stabbing of Ukrainian teenager in Dublin

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The male juvenile that was receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently detained at a Garda station in Dublin.
Dropping interstate case ‘on the agenda’, Taoiseach says

Dropping interstate case ‘on the agenda’, Taoiseach says

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The UK Government has put forward new legislation aimed at dealing with the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict.
One in four inmates receiving methadone for opioid addiction at Mountjoy Prison

One in four inmates receiving methadone for opioid addiction at Mountjoy Prison

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The proportion is highest among inmates in the women’s prison at the Mountjoy campus, where 40 per cent of prisoners are receiving methadone or a similar drug
Bertie Ahern says he 'could have won' presidency

Bertie Ahern says he 'could have won' presidency

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has insisted he "could have won" the presidency
Stormont could be retained in united Ireland, says Heather Humphreys

Stormont could be retained in united Ireland, says Heather Humphreys

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Rival presidential candidate Catherine Connolly accused the Government of not doing enough to plan for constitutional change on the island
Majority (83%) of primary school children use mobile devices in bedroom

Majority (83%) of primary school children use mobile devices in bedroom

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Despite frequent use, only 27 per cent of 8-12 year-olds believe that being online is mostly a good thing for them

Latest

Laois Nationalist ePaper

Subscribe to the Laois Nationalist digital edition today from just €1.50 per week

Latest National News

Laois Nationalist
Newsletter

Get Laois news delivered directly to your inbox.

Sign up