The 41-year old was described as a 'very hard working woman'.

The man was found to be four times over the drug-driving limit.

A LOCAL man claimed that he was stripped naked by gardaí while being searched in a cell at Portlaoise Garda Station following his arrest for engaging in disorderly conduct.

A BOOK of evidence is to be served on a woman charged with careless driving causing serious bodily harm. Rachel Brophy, Cloney Beacon, Ballickmoyler is charged with the offence, which allegedly took place on 1 June 2023 at Corbally, Ballylinan.

Portlaoise Garda Station along the Abbeyleix Road will close on Tuesday 14 January

SIX hours after 89-year-old Portlaoise man Joe Styles was reported missing he was back home with his family.

When last seen, Nicole was wearing a black hooded jumper, black leggings, a red winter coat and black runners.

PORTLAOISE gardaí said farewell to their old garda station, as they welcomed crowds to an action-packed open day on Sunday 1 December.

This week’s Laois Nationalist is available to purchase from your local shop or online.

GARDAÍ are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Calum Kavanagh who is reported missing from Ballylinan since Tuesday 19 November.

AN open day will be held in Portlaoise Garda Station on Sunday 1 December. The family fun evets begin with a special sensory-friendly hour from noon to 1pm, with the general public welcome from 1pm to 3pm.

The body of the deceased was found by the side of the indoor swimming pool

The incident happened earlier this evening