Some Defence Forces members were concerned about “recriminations” if they pursued formal complaints, the organisation’s head chaplain has told a tribunal.

She pleaded guilty to the offence.

THE Leinster fleadh (Fleadh Laighean), one of Ireland’s premier regional festivals celebrating traditional Irish music, song, dance and language, will return to Portlaoise this month.

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‘…her actions were somewhat like that character from the Walter Mitty novel’ – Judge Keenan Johnson

Funeral arrangements will be announced later

Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s Association

A special meeting of Laois County Council will convene on Tuesday 9 June.The subject of this meeting will zero in on a specific aspect of the recently published Chief Executives' report, specifically variation No.3 in the Laois County Development ...

THE PEOPLE behind the shooting threats sent to 20 Carlow primary schools last Wednesday may have made one fatal mistake: they used a Gmail account, and Google never forgets.

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A grass and meadow management programme is enhancing public spaces throughout the town

The brawl occurred at St Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Portlaoise, Co Laois at 1pm last Sunday.

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Tthe defendant, who was not present in court, has 39 previous convictions.

SAFETY fears have been prompted after a new crossing was introduced at the Lea Road junction on Canal Road, Portarlington.

“CUSTODY was written all over this … you can count yourself lucky (injured party) has decided to accept your gesture of remorse, but really this behaviour is both contemptable, and can’t be put down as childish behaviour”.

Jeremiah (Jer) passed away unexpectedly in Tallaght Hospital on 3 June

The defendant committed dangerous driving while on bail for another dangerous driving offence!

Defending barrister told the court that while his client was now 19, he had been just 17 at the time of the incident.

Jimmy Palmer's friends and colleagues gathered to recognise his contribution to Portlaoise College and to wish him well as he begins a new chapter in retirement.