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Abusive Laois man avoids jail

Abusive Laois man avoids jail

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Such were Mr Hickey’s abusive expletives at the time that they could not be repeated in open court.
Six-month sentence for theft of groceries from Aldi in Graiguecullen

Six-month sentence for theft of groceries from Aldi in Graiguecullen

Mon, 11 May, 2026

A MAN received a six-month prison sentence, to run consecutively to one he is currently serving, after he pleaded guilty to the theft of €65 worth of groceries from a supermarket in Carlow.
Woman shopped at Brown Thomas using fraudulent card

Woman shopped at Brown Thomas using fraudulent card

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

A 47-YEAR-old Athy woman who made full admissions after gardaí found Brown Thomas purchases in her home has been remanded on bail for a probation report after Carlow District Court heard she faced multiple charges of fraudulent transactions ...
Judge says Laois defendant’s ‘account so bizarre it couldn’t be made up’

Judge says Laois defendant’s ‘account so bizarre it couldn’t be made up’

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

A MAN drove his car through a garda checkpoint because he feared something had happened to his 88-year-old mother – a story the judge said was too strange not to believe.
Admitted assaulting father and causing damage to property

Admitted assaulting father and causing damage to property

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

The injured party was treated for several injuries, including bruising to his eyes, cheek and jaw
Nap at Laois service station costs defendant driving ban

Nap at Laois service station costs defendant driving ban

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

A THREE-hour drunken nap at a Killeshin service station resulted in a drink-driving conviction and two-year driving suspension for a Carlow man.
Laois woman sustained ‘lump size of golf ball’ in alleged domestic assault

Laois woman sustained ‘lump size of golf ball’ in alleged domestic assault

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

The defendant came before the court by video link charged with assault causing harm on 9 February at a location in Laois.
Laois motorist left the scene of accident

Laois motorist left the scene of accident

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

A man came into Portlaoise Garda Station and reported that his car had been rear-ended while he was driving in the Rock of Dunamase area.
Gardaí calling at Laois man's home at all hours to check up on him, court hears

Gardaí calling at Laois man's home at all hours to check up on him, court hears

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

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.
Laois man pleaded guilty to intimidating estranged wife  

Laois man pleaded guilty to intimidating estranged wife  

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

On another occasion, said Sgt Kirby, as he was walking by her, he commented: “Look at that horrible c**t.”
Laois man stole from same shop on three occasions

Laois man stole from same shop on three occasions

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

The total amount of goods taken amounted to €209.
Laois motorist reached speeds of 180km/ph during garda chase

Laois motorist reached speeds of 180km/ph during garda chase

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

He failed to stop when pursued
Laois business owner fined for motoring offence

Laois business owner fined for motoring offence

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

A SMALL business owner from Mountmellick was before last week’s sitting of the District Court on a motoring offence.
Gardaí found man passed out in KFC meal, court told

Gardaí found man passed out in KFC meal, court told

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

A man was fined €550 at Carlow District Court after being found guilty of two public order offences for public intoxication.
Laois woman who fell in ill in court remanded on bail

Laois woman who fell in ill in court remanded on bail

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

A LOCAL WOMAN who was feeling unwell as last week’s sitting of the district court in Portlaoise had her case adjourned until May.
Woman warned by judge over video posts during trial

Woman warned by judge over video posts during trial

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

A CARLOW woman was severely reprimanded by Judge Mary Morrissey in Carlow Circuit Court last week for posting videos about an ongoing trial in which she is the defendant.
Laois man sent forward to circuit court on sex offences

Laois man sent forward to circuit court on sex offences

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

GARDA Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on a 22-year-old Laois man when he was sent forward to the present sitting of Portlaoise Circuit Criminal Court on sex offences.
Laois man pleads guilty to abusing funeral director in graveyard

Laois man pleads guilty to abusing funeral director in graveyard

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

THE Probation Act was applied at Portlaoise District Court to a man who had gathered €500 to be donated for the upkeep of a graveyard.
Man who stole teabags from Laois store exasperates Judge Cody

Man who stole teabags from Laois store exasperates Judge Cody

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

“We went from not guilty to guilty, back to not guilty and now he’s pleading guilty,” said Judge Cody.
Laois man with 215 previous convictions is jailed

Laois man with 215 previous convictions is jailed

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

A LOCAL man with 215 previous convictions was given two six-month prison sentences for driving offences when he was brought before Portlaoise District Court.
Laois GAA coach fined €1,000 for motoring offences

Laois GAA coach fined €1,000 for motoring offences

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

He pleaded guilty to the offences.
Threatened to kill service station worker over sharing video

Threatened to kill service station worker over sharing video

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

A MAN who made threats to kill a worker at a Carlow service station while accusing her of sharing a compromising video of him has been convicted of two public order offences.
Amateur snooker champ Colvin not guilty of assaulting gardaí

Amateur snooker champ Colvin not guilty of assaulting gardaí

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

AN AMATEUR snooker champion has been exonerated by a Carlow Circuit Court jury of charges arising from an incident with two gardaí on 29 August 2024.
‘Tourist’ guilty of stealing airfryer from Laois store

‘Tourist’ guilty of stealing airfryer from Laois store

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

There are enough local shoplifters in Portlaoise without tourists coming to the town doing the same thing -Judge Andrew Cody
Laois resident facing deportation refused to surrender passport ...again

Laois resident facing deportation refused to surrender passport ...again

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

A MAN was further remanded in custody after he again allegedly refused to surrender his passport to gardaí.
Road Safety Authority employee among those caught speeding

Road Safety Authority employee among those caught speeding

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

A ROAD Safety Authority employee was among five motorists who appeared before Carlow District Court for speeding offences detected by a fixed camera on the N80 at Graiguenaspiddoge.
Dublin man faces further charge of aggravated burglary in Laois

Dublin man faces further charge of aggravated burglary in Laois

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

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

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