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Laois · April 2026

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-30 · courts

Man stole Fixodent and cheese from Portlaoise shop

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-30 · courts

Portlaoise burglar found back door open

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-30 · planning

Install 2 single storey prefabricated units to be used as class rooms in conjunction with

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-30 · planning

Construct new dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and polishing

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-30 · planning

Develop a mobile coffee station

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-30 · news

Laois families being left without access to GPs as population increases

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-29 · planning

Construct a storage shed to the rear of the property

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-29 · planning

Retain Change of Use from Domestic Store to Short-Term letting and all associated site

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-29 · planning

Develop two new General Industrial Buildings

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-29 · news

'Landmark moment' for Portlaoise as 52 homes officially opened on old convent site

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-29 · news

Planning moves forward for Laois museum in military fort

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-28 · courts

Dublin men stole baby formula and groceries from Laois stores

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-28 · courts

Laois woman obstructed garda drugs unit while attempting to restrain man

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-28 · planning

Retain 2 no. domestic use shed structures

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-28 · planning

Construct an extension to the existing dwelling. Works include the demolition of 2 no

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-28 · planning

Install 2 single storey prefabricated units to be used as class rooms in conjunction with

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-28 · planning

The change of use of the permitted creche and cycle store to a retail unit; the

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-28 · news

Roads in four Laois towns proposed for new 30km/h urban speed limit

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-27 · news

Minister opens five Laois community projects on whistle stop visit

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-27 · planning

Install three heat pumps under a Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) Development

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-27 · planning

Construct 6 NO. NEW 18.3 M HIGH LAMP STANDARDS AND LIGHT FITTINGS AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-27 · planning

Retain extension as constructed to my existing dwelling

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-27 · planning

Demolish an existing garage, the erection of a single storey extension to the side of

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-27 · news

Laois' newest councillor Elva Kelly welcomed to Laois County Council

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-26 · planning

Develop the following: the construction of an extension to the existing dwelling. Works

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-25 · news

Projects to improve water quality in Laois receive big boost to funding

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-24 · planning

Convert the existing garage to a gym/exercise area and to alter the front elevation of

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-24 · planning

Develop a Large Scale Residential Development at this site: Dargan Woods

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-24 · news

Childcare facility proposed to be created in Laois community hall

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-24 · news

Calls for speed ramps in Laois village to combat persistent speeding

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-23 · planning

Install three heat pumps located to the north of the site at Clonaslee College

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-23 · planning

Develop a mobile coffee station

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-23 · planning

Demolish an existing garage, the erection of a single storey extension to the side of

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-04-23 · planning

Retain extension as constructed to my existing dwelling

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-23 · news

More public lighting needed near Laois supermarket before next winter

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-22 · news

Families 'severely concerned' over speeding near Laois sports facility

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-22 · news

Speed ramps needed as Laois main street compared to 'racetrack'

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-21 · courts

Laois women stole from local Lidl store on two occasions

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-21 · news

Long overdue redevelopment of Laois health centre finally progresses

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-20 · courts

Laois man says ‘sorry’ for taking a child's bike

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-19 · courts

Laois man stole four Kinder Bueno bars on four occasions

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-19 · courts

Laois man allegedly produced axe in dispute

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-19 · news

Road safety issues block new footpath to link Laois landmark to village

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-19 · news

Lack of services makes Laois a 'black spot' for children with special needs

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-18 · courts

DPP directs that Laois man be sent forward for trial

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-18 · news

Vacant Laois HSE buildings should be put up for sale

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-18 · courts

Galway man abused people and staff in Laois hotel foyer

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-18 · news

More parking spaces needed in Laois town after installation of bus stops

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-17 · news

Four Laois monuments receive €484,000 for conservation

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-17 · courts

Laois man told judge he was ‘using gun as shield, not sword’

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-16 · news

Bus stop needed at Laois housing estate says councillor

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-16 · courts

Laois woman ‘exploited’ in money laundering scam

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-16 · news

Speeding problems persist on busy Portlaoise street despite ramps

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-16 · news

Progress to create Laois museum in military fort with Portlaoise Plane as centrepiece

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-15 · courts

Man threatened to kill or injure Laois garda

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-15 · courts

Laois motorist admitted to not taxing car for three years

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-15 · news

Elderly people forced to climb dangerous slope near Laois retirement village

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-14 · courts

Man remanded on drugs charges following appearance at Portlaoise District Court

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-14 · courts

Laois man defaced garda car and holding cell at local garda station

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-13 · courts

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

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-13 · news

Fuel package falls ‘far short’ of what’s needed, says Laois senator

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-13 · news

'Someone is price gouging' - Laois TD calls for investigation into fuel prices

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-12 · courts

Woman used false prescription at Laois pharmacy

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-12 · courts

Judge says Laois defendant’s ‘account so bizarre it couldn’t be made up’

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-12 · news

Vacant building in Laois town to be brought back to life with new coffee shop

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-11 · courts

Laois man was drunk and found in possession of knife

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-11 · courts

Revenue applies for extension to detention order on cash seized from Laois store

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-10 · news

Significant number of parents in Laois want more non-religious-run schools

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-10 · news

New dog wardens take over pound from ISPCA in Laois

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-08 · courts

Laois landowner prosecuted for destruction of vegetation

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Carlow Nationalist · 2026-04-07 · courts

Six mobile phones found in Carlow prisoner’s cell

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-07 · news

Laois flood prevention measures discussed at ‘productive’ meeting with Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-07 · news

New housing development in Laois town given green light

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-06 · courts

Woman failed to appear in Portlaoise court because she was attacked by dog

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-03 · courts

Laois motorist claims ‘mobile phone’ was a vape

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-03 · news

Proposal to shine a light on famous Laois landmark

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-02 · news

Laois councillor bows out after 17 years

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-04-01 · courts

Laois man told mother ‘you have to die’

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-01 · news

'We can't depend on Trump and the boys' - Laois TD pushes for energy self-sufficiency

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-01 · news

Plans for new fire station in Laois progresses after 23-year wait

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Leinster Express · 2026-04-01 · news

Laois farm applies for planning permission to house overseas workers

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