Portarlington

Laois woman and her co-accused sent forward to circuit court on theft charges

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.

Laois Death Notice: Denis (Dinny) Kavanagh, St Brigid's Square, Portarlington

Successful Portarlington tractor run raises money for a local cause

Laois enterprise centre sets sights on redevelopment of Savoy Cinema

Laois man traumatised by frequent accidents outside his home

Gardaí seek assistance in finding teenager reported missing in Laois

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

The 16-year-old is reported missing since Sunday10 August.

Record-breaking all-Ireland winners from Laois at this year’s Fleadh

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

The Laois competitors won 13 all-Ireland titles.

Housing development in Laois will stall if infrastructure is not in place

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

“Uisce Éireann has not increased the water supply capacity in any Laois town since it came into being 11 years ago, despite the billions of euros that it has received" - Deputy Brian Stanley.

Projects in Laois short-listed for national awards

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

The projects are in Portlaoise, Mountrath and Portarlington.

Roaming robots in Laois libraries

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Six libraries around Laois held robotic workshops.

Death notice in Laois: Mary Gowing (née Bennett) - Raheen

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

May Mary rest in peace.

Funding granted for sporting activities in Laois

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Over €25,000 was granted to a total of 54 groups around Laois.

Fianna Fáil old guard make way for young guns in Laois

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

The party also appointed a member to represent the Graiguecullen/Portarlington Municipal District.

Portlaoise Court: Screaming Laois TikToker called gardaí ‘bastards’

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

“You clearly have an issue with alcohol,” the judge told the 39-year old woman.

Death notice in Laois: Christy Russell – Portarlington

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Christy Russell, Riverside, Portarlington/Saint Margaret's, Dublin and Connell Drive, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, ex-Irish Army, The Curragh Camp passed away peacefully on Sunday 13 July surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral arrangements: Jim McDonald – Portarlington and formerly Mountmellick

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

May Jim rest in peace.

Death notice in Laois: Jim McDonald – Portarlington and formerly Mountmellick

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

May Jim rest in peace.

Three stores in Laois win awards for exceptional standards in retailing

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

SHOPS in Portlaoise, Portarlington and in Mountmellick were signalled out for special attention at this year’s SPAR 365 Retailing Standards awards.

Supermarket chain looking for Laois food tasters and judges

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Pride yourself on having a refined palate?

House prices in Laois continue to soar

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

“Whatever the outcome for housing completions in 2025, it will fall well short of the 50,000-60,000 units required," said the author of the report.

ALDI stores in Laois improving their energy efficiency

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

ALDI, the giant supermarket chain, has just completed a solar panel retrofit in its two stores in Laois.

Portlaoise Court: Laois student caught with cocaine

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

The 18-year old was found in possession of €70 worth of cocaine

Funeral arrangements: John Robert Patterson - Portarlington

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

John Robert Patterson, Ballymorris, Portarlington and formerly of Corrawallen County Leitrim passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 1 July. Predeceased by his father Walter and mother Lula.

Death notice in Laois: John Robert Patterson – Portarlington