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Leinster Express · 2026-05-31 · news

Laois vows to tackle climate change with new charter

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-31 · news

Nighttime bus service between Stradbally and Portlaoise mooted

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-31 · courts

Laois man allegedly produced wooden plank while robbing woman

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-30 · news

Laois children waiting until fifth year for first dental examination

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-30 · courts

Three Laois men remanded on bail after an alleged assault on two takeaway staff

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-30 · news

Council must address flooding issues on Laois road

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-29 · courts

Judge questions Laois defendant’s choice of outfit for court

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-29 · news

Laois council signs new Climate Action Charter

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-29 · courts

Laois man who was aggressive to gardaí arrested and taken to garda station

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-29 · planning

Planning application received: construct a new service station to include the following : 1. Canopy over 4 no. pump…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-29 · planning

Planning application received: alter internal layouts by way of removal of handball alley, additional first floor area…

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-28 · news

Laois families forced to seek GPs in Dublin amid shortage

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-28 · news

Council seeking clarification on battle for extra parking at Laois school

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-28 · courts

Judge refuses jurisdiction in attempted Laois robbery cases

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-28 · planning

Planning application received: construct two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank & percolation area, a…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-28 · planning

Planning application received: to construct a new dwelling house, septic tank treatment system, site entrance and all…

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-27 · news

One-way system could be introduced soon in Laois town

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-27 · courts

Laois woman banned from driving for 15 years

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-27 · news

A lifetime of dedicated service by Portlaoise nun to be honoured in her memory

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-27 · news

Great news for Laois town as site purchased for new library

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-27 · courts

Laois woman pleads guilty to possessing drugs and kitchen knife

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-27 · planning

Planning application received: construct a single-storey dwelling house, right of way entrance, change to site…

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-26 · news

Brain drain leads Laois to strive for more job opportunities in the county

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-26 · courts

Laois learner driver caught speeding on motorway

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-26 · news

‘A broken system’ - Laois commuters face 6 hours a day in traffic

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-26 · news

Complete makeover of Laois town moves to the next stage

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-26 · news

Laois CO Council should carry out works on Mountrath road

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-26 · news

Laois CO Council must install cycle lanes on dangerous road

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-26 · news

Council must make safe drain opposite Cobbler’s Hill, Ballypickas

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-26 · news

Council should install drop kerb outside Ballinakill GAA grounds

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-26 · courts

Pit Bull bit two Laois women on two occasions

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-26 · planning

Planning application received: construct dwellinghouse using an existing entrance and all associated site works

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-26 · planning

Planning application received: construct a two storey dwelling house with attached garage, septic tank & percolation…

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-25 · news

Lack of sports facilities in Portlaoise must be addressed

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-25 · news

Calls for safety works after tractor and trailer overturns on Laois road

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-25 · news

Road sinking in Laois housing estate causing flooding problems

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-25 · courts

Laois man charged with making gain by deception

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-24 · news

Parking needed to cater for older people at Laois library

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-24 · news

Laois school in need of more parking spaces as Department of Education passes the buck

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-24 · news

Dangerous footpath in Laois town prompts fears for elderly pedestrians

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-24 · courts

‘Highly qualified’ Laois woman placed on 12-month probation bond

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-23 · courts

Confrontational Laois motorist given three five-year driving bans

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-23 · planning

Planning application received: construct 2 no. detached 2 storey dwellings with proprietary treatment systems, new…

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-22 · courts

Judge refuses jurisdiction in attempted Laois robbery cases

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-22 · planning

Planning application received: construct single storey dwellings within the walled garden of the former Post Office and…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-22 · planning

Planning application received: retain domestic fuel storage shed and domestic shed, site entrance, and all associated…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-22 · planning

Planning application received: change front elevation, first floor extension to rear including raised roof and roof…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-22 · planning

Planning application received: Demolish the former Coughlan Fireplaces Sales Room and workshop and boundary walls; the…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-22 · planning

Planning application received: construct new dwelling house, garage, septic tank and percolation area, new site…

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-21 · news

Numerous near misses at Laois roundabout waiting years to be improved

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-21 · news

Funding halted for any new bus services in Laois

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-21 · courts

Portlaoise Court: Man charged with four counts of rape and two indecent assault

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-21 · planning

Planning application received: construct 6.no houses and all associated site works at Harpers Lane, Portlaoise Co Laois

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-21 · planning

Planning application received: EXTEND EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE TO THE SIDE AND ADD 2 NO. ROOF WINDOWS TO FRONT…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-21 · planning

Planning application received: provide a single storey prefabricated Coffee Dock unit and new paved outdoor…

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-20 · courts

Laois man found with €1 of cannabis and tablets

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-20 · news

Great news for Laois town as construction begins on long-awaited fire station

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-20 · courts

Portlaoise District Court: Gardaí express their concern for woman who failed to appear

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-20 · planning

Planning application received: retain an extension to a commercial property at Lea Road, Portarlington, Co Laois

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-20 · planning

Planning application received: The construction of single storey dwellings within the walled garden of the former Post…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-20 · planning

Planning application received: provide wheelchair access to the external ATM involving the relocation of the existing…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-20 · planning

Planning application received: a) construction of an extension to the side of the existing facility to provide…

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-19 · courts

Portlaoise District Court: Judge imposes reporting restrictions on child pornography charge

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-19 · courts

Laois man couldn’t attend court because he was in Tenerife

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-19 · news

Council urged to make Laois corner safe

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-19 · planning

Planning application received: retain House / Domestic Garage as constructed and associated site works at Hollypark,…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-19 · planning

Planning application received: construct a two-storey detached five-bedroom house and single-storey detached garage,…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-19 · planning

Planning application received: retain a fuel and storage shed and associated site works on site which was previously…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-19 · planning

Planning application received: construct an agricultural entrance (cow crossing), necessary signage and associated site…

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-18 · news

Construction begins on €4.6 million redevelopment of Laois landmark

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-18 · courts

Laois Co Council honours Camross heritage committee with reception

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-18 · news

Laois Co Council honours Camross heritage committee with reception

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-18 · courts

Wife of ‘murdered Laois resident’ fined for no car tax

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-17 · news

Councillor calls for support for Laois village in Pride of Place

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-17 · courts

Laois man obtained 50% of funds from ‘phishing scam’

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-16 · news

Council should collaborate with tidy towns group for funding works on Laois bridge

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-16 · news

Residents on Laois road to wait years for repair works

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-15 · news

‘Proud moment’ for Laois village as local committee honoured with reception

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-15 · news

‘Serious accident’ waiting to happen at Laois roundabout

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-15 · courts

Laois woman hid cocaine underneath bedframe

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-15 · planning

Construct extension to existing agricultural store

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-15 · planning

Construct a two-storey detached five-bedroom house and single-storey detached garage

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-15 · planning

Demolish (a) existing residential structures to the rear of the main dwelling house (b)

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-14 · news

Funding needed to unblock arches of landmark Laois bridge

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-14 · news

'In a shocking state' - Fears elderly residents of Laois estate could suffer serious fall

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-14 · courts

Laois man allegedly threatened to kill at local hotel 19 years ago

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-14 · courts

Laois woman accused of hit and run

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-14 · news

‘Most dangerous corner in Ireland’ - Demands for traffic lights at Laois corner

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-14 · planning

Construct a single storey extension to the front of the property with a single storey

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-14 · planning

Demolish existing 88.45m2 single storey masonry sheds along with the restoration of an

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-14 · planning

Change the design of the two storey dwelling house with single storey element from that

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-14 · planning

Construct a new advertising sign

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-14 · planning

Retain an extension constructed to the front of existing dwelling house

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-14 · planning

Change the design of the two storey residential element of the portal frame building

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-13 · news

‘A great honour’ - Laois village nominated for Pride of Place contest

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-13 · courts

Laois man charged with fraudulently obtaining funds from Department of Agriculture

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-13 · news

‘Nightmare’ junction in Laois town needs urgent repairs

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-13 · news

'Emergency job' needed in Laois village as footpaths damaged by trucks

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-13 · courts

Laois man stole Capri Sun and water

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-13 · courts

Abusive Laois man avoids jail

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-13 · planning

Retain Existing workshop (previous planning ref: 07/ 2355)

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-05-13 · planning

Construct a new service station including 1. Canopy over 4 no. pump stations 2. Separate

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-12 · news

Plans move ahead for redevelopment of Laois homes for social housing

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-05-12 · courts

Mother jailed for stealing clothes from Laois store

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Leinster Express · 2026-05-12 · news