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Man aged in his 50s rushed to midlands hospital after early morning road crash on M7

A middle-aged man was rushed to Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise after an early road crash this morning (Friday July 5). Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a two car road traffic incident on the M7 near Togher, Portlaoise, Co ...

05 Jul 2024 at 09:56

Man in court in connection with alleged 'attempted abduction' of woman in Laois

National News

UPDATE: Man in court in Laois in connection with alleged 'attempted abduction'

A man is appearing before Portlaoise District Court this morning in connection with an alleged "attempted abduction" of a woman. The incident involved a woman out exercising on a rural road in Eyne, Portlaoise, on Friday, April 26. Laois Gardaí ...

13 May 2024 at 11:02

National News

Eight inmates taken to hospital after suspected overdoses at Portlaoise Prison

Eight inmates have been taken to hospital after suffering from overdoses at Portlaoise Prison. The Irish Prison Service has issued a statement following a number of overdoses at Portlaoise Prison. It’s reported eight inmates from Portlaoise ...

13 Aug 2024 at 19:39

National News

American appears in court in connection with death of man in luxury Laois hotel

A US national has appeared before Portlaoise District Court charged arising from the killing in the Ballyfin Demesne hotel. Henry McGowan, aged 30, of 114 Clinton St, Brooklyn, New York, was brought before Judge Andrew Cody on Thursday, ...

14 Nov 2024 at 14:36

National News

ALERT: Have you seen Lorcan? Gardaí issue urgent appeal for missing teenage boy

Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal to the public in tracing the whereabouts of teenager, Lorcan Meehan who was reported since Friday morning. 17-year-old Lorcan was reported missing from Portlaoise, Co Laois yesterday at approximately ...

20 Jul 2024 at 09:15

Business

Limerick firm launches plans for high-tech engineering hub in Portlaoise

A major Limerick engineering firm, that specialises in data centre development, has launched its plans for the development of a major hub in Laois which will see Portlaoise becoming a key centre for the firm employing 60 jobs in the ...

02 Jun 2022 at 17:00

Antigen testing will be available for primary school students by the end of November

National News

Antigen testing will be offered to primary school students by end of November

Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced that antigen tests will be made available to primary school students if a child in a pod tests positive for Covid-19. Parents and guardians will be asked to inform the school ...

18 Nov 2021 at 16:06

National News

Prison officers face 'serious misconduct' charge as Irish Prison Service confirms boozy escort investigation

The Irish Prison Service insists that it sets 'high standards' as it begins an investigation of potentially serious misconduct by prison officers based in Portlaoise who could face dismissal having consumed alcohol while ...

27 Sept 2021 at 12:30

National News

Man hospitalised after disturbance at church in the Midlands this afternoon

Gardai and ambulances personnel were called to the scene of an incident at Portlaoise Parish church which culminated in a man being hospitalise over the weekend. Gardai were called to SS Peter & Paul's Church on ...

14 Jan 2024 at 12:08

Girl, three, dies after collision in Co Laois

National News

Girl, three, dies in crash in Co Laois

A three-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car in Co Laois. The vehicle and pedestrian collision happened in Cosby Avenue in the Fairgreen residential area of Portlaoise at about 1.15pm on Wednesday....

30 Aug 2023 at 21:53

National News

ALERT: Gardaí issue urgent public appeal for help locating missing 13-year-old girl

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 13-year-old girl. Ariana Jenkins - described as 5'1" tall, with blonde hair and blue eyes - was reported missing from ...

25 Mar 2025 at 19:22

National News

Gardaí stand down search for missing teenager amid update

An 18-year-old who had been the subject of a missing person appeal has been "located safely", gardaí have confirmed. Cristian Zeleniuc - described as approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height, of slim ...

27 Mar 2025 at 19:38

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