The man told the court: "I scrapped the truck since."

The 47-year old caused €800 worth of damage.

The 25-year old was five times over the drug driving limit.

John Dowling, Morette, Emo died on Sunday 16 February 2025 in New York where he had lived since 1985. John is predeceased by his father Tom Dowling and mother Catherine Dowling.

AN EMPLOYEE of the Prison Service who is applying to join the gardaí was convicted of motoring offences at last week’s sitting of Portlaoise District Court.

ONE of the largest solar energy farms in Ireland is being planned for Laois. A subsidiary of a global Danish-owned energy company – Ørsted Onshore Ireland Midco Ltd – is planning to develop a solar farm across a stretch of land measuring 4.

Ned passed away peacefully after an illness borne with dignity and love