The incident occurred on main street at 2026 at approximately 1:15 am.

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

A SOLICITOR told Judge Susan Fay that while his client was not present in court, he was entering a guilty plea on his behalf to three charges when the case came before last week’s sitting of the Portlaoise District Court.

Cllr Mullins advised council to 'get their arses in gear'

I HAVE been living in Portarlington since 2020. Over the past few years, I have come to appreciate the town’s calm atmosphere and the friendliness that defines everyday life here.

Mr Bracken said the defendant exited his car and punched him in his left jaw, got back in the car and drove off

"I’ve been paying to him for nearly the past year.”

A WOMAN who is a co-accused in an alleged robbery of €780 from a service station has been sent forward to the 21 April sitting of Portlaoise Circuit Criminal Court.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

THE roads of Portarlington were abuzz earlier this week with the sounds of a tractor convoy. The Portarlington Lions Club recently held a successful tractor run in aid of a local child who needs necessary psychological and educational assessments.

THE now dilapidated Savoy Cinema, with an address at Market Square, is being eyed by the Portarlington Enterprise Centre team for a potential redevelopment in collaboration with Laois Co Council.

A LAOIS man has been left feeling ‘extremely anxious’ following a series of accidents on the road near his house. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous out of concern for his family, is based on the Tankardstown-Barrowhouse road.

CELEBRATIONS took place in north Co Laois as the oldest woman in Portarlington turned 107.

Legal aid was refused in the case

A PRODUCER and content creator was before last week’s sitting of Portlaoise District Court charged with possessing a knife and to a public order offence.

Laois fishmonger, Alan Mitchell, owner of Al’s Fish Shop in Portarlington reeled in a major honour this week in being awarded ‘Advanced Fishmonger’ standard, a top-tier UK certification that recognises exceptional skill, knowledge, and commitment ...

Portarlington Lions Club Christmas collection will be taking place in both Supervalu and Centra, Main Street on Friday 12 December and Saturday 13 December ,2025.

A CULPRIT has come forward after climbing the newly-erected Christmas Tree in Portarlington last night, causing damage to the lights.

PORTARLINGTON is facing devastating job losses, with news that the company behind Fastway Couriers has gone into receivership. The company’s customer care centre is based in Portarlington, where staff were shocked by a sudden shutdown today.

Westport had been leading by 10 points with 10 minutes remaining, but Evan Regan's 65th-minute winner handed victory to Ballina.