12+ hour, 21+ min ago  (191+ words) A man stole groceries from a Portlaoise shop worker before Christmas in what a judge deemed a "horrible" crime. Michael Dwane (43) of 31 Gort Na N'ir, Abbeyleix, had previously pleaded guilty to the theft of two shopping bags of groceries valued…...

21+ hour, 21+ min ago  (361+ words) Garda" arrested a shirtless man who was "roaring and shouting" after attending a funeral. Hugh Nevin (37) of Greenview, Portlaoise, was arrested for being intoxicated and behaving in a threatening or abusive manner at Greenview on March 25, 2026. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (974+ words) So you have decided an EV is for you but you are not looking for a budget entry-level model. You seek something more premium. You have a budget of just under "70, 000 to buy a luxury electric car. So what are…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (419+ words) Residents living on a Laois road will have to wait a long time before any repair works will be carried out on the road which has been described as "abysmal." Laois County Council has been requested to carry out urgent…...

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2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (386+ words) Pat Bambrick - Abbeyleix The death has occurred of Pat Bambrick, Ballyroan Road, Abbeyleix / Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon on May 13. In loving memory of a wonderful husband of Aine, and loving father to Kevin and Michael. Pat will be sadly missed by his…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (463+ words) There is shock and grief across Laois this week, following the sad passing of mother and teacher Martina Kiely. Martina Kiely (nee Grimes) of Knocka, Drom and formerly Park View, Templemore sadly passed away on May 13, peacefully surrounded by her…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (87+ words) Leinster Express In PICTURES: Laois family welcomes farmers to award-winning farm Farmers were given an insight into how genetic selection, practical management and straightforward finishing can deliver consistent, high-quality beef for Thomas Carroll during a walk on his family farm…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (859+ words) A Laois mother is undertaking a challenging fundraiser in memory of her infant son. Aishling Rothwell from Abbeyleix will swim 24 kilometres over six weeks to give back to the amazing charities that supported her family through the loss of their…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (648+ words) The jury in one of the longest-running familial abuse trials in the history of the State has retired to consider its verdicts. More than seven months after an extended panel of 15 jurors was sworn in at the start of October…...