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Laois · July 2026

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-31 · planning

Planning application received: INSTALL AN OFF-LICENCE AREA FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND SPIRITS OFF THE PREMISES,…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-31 · planning

Planning application received: construct one dwelling house, entrance, septic tank with percolation system and all…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-30 · planning

Planning application received: retain an existing domestic garage and all ancillary site development works

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-29 · planning

Planning application received: construct two cubicle sheds, one under slat slurry tank and enclosed watering area.…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-28 · planning

Planning application received: change use from office to dwelling house and all associated site works

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-28 · planning

Planning application received: change of use of existing shop and filling station to Child Care Facility including the…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-28 · planning

Planning application received: construct new single storey extension to the side and rear together with all associated…

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-26 · news

'There's no fish in the rivers' - Huge effort in Laois to restore biodiversity

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-25 · news

‘A real eye-opener’ - Laois councillor completes first of its kind planning course

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-25 · planning

Planning application received: construct a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing detached dwelling, not…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-24 · planning

Planning application received: construct a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing detached dwelling, not…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-24 · planning

Planning application received: retain (1) amendments to front and side elevations, (2) attic conversion (3) the…

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-23 · news

Opportunity for Laois community groups to get €50,000 funding boost

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-23 · planning

Planning application received: construct an extension to an existing dwelling house and all associated site works

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-23 · planning

Planning application received: change use of an existing adjoining domestic garage to use as a habitable part of my…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-22 · planning

Planning application received: change of use from office to dwelling house and all associated site works

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Carlow Nationalist · 2026-07-22 · courts

Fined in Carlow District Court for allowing child to be unrestrained in car

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-21 · news

Laois TD calls for new e-scooter restrictions to be extended to e-bikes

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-21 · courts

Judge revokes Laois woman’s legal aid after learning she had paid for cosmetic surgery including 'a butt lift.'

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-21 · courts

Portlaoise Court: Man tells judge ‘I’m on the labour, bro’

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-20 · news

Overgrown hedgerows in Laois causing safety problems for motorists and cyclists

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-20 · news

Damaged manholes in Laois town in ‘shocking’ state

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-20 · news

Laois village to get high speed internet as new mast on GAA grounds approved

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-20 · courts

Local social worker fined €500 for driving while uninsured

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-20 · planning

Planning application received: construct new single storey 4 bedroom dwelling and associated domestic garage including…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-20 · planning

Planning application received: construct a new dwelling, a new garage, a new vehicular entrance with a new treatment…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-20 · planning

Planning application received: change the design of dwelling house that previously granted permission reference number…

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-19 · news

144 homes in Laois brought back to life through vacant property grant

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-19 · courts

Laois woman claimed wrong name appeared on court charge sheet

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-18 · courts

Portlaoise Court: Judge accepts jurisdiction in stabbing case

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-17 · news

Laois community invited to have their say on new biodiversity plan

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-17 · planning

Planning application received: amend the residential development previously permitted under Laois County Council…

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-16 · news

Clough Village set to receive Pride of Place judges

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-16 · news

Laois village prepares to welcome Pride of Place judges

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-16 · courts

Portlaoise Court: Man sent forward to circuit court on €8.1 million worth of drugs charge

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-16 · planning

Planning application received: construct a two storey dwelling house with a single storey element, domestic garage, a…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-16 · planning

Planning application received: RELOCATE THE REAR GARDEN VEHICULAR AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-15 · news

Green light to convert Laois nursing home into Catholic broadcasting studio

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-15 · news

No funding for long-awaited electric vehicle charging points in Laois town

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-15 · courts

Laois man ‘took a chance to drive’ after a night out

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-15 · planning

Planning application received: Construct an astroturf pitch, with sports fencing enclosure, LED floodlights and all…

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-14 · news

Laois community childcare facility seeks planning permission for expansion

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-14 · news

Road closures planned on busy Main Street in Laois

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-14 · news

Fire warning issued in Laois amid soaring hot temperatures

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-14 · courts

Gardaí had to bring Laois man home after two day wedding celebration

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-14 · planning

Planning application received: retain extension to the rear and side of existing dwelling house, retain amendments to…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-14 · planning

Planning application received: construct a dwelling house, wastewater treatment area, bored well, new splayed entrance…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-14 · planning

Planning application received: remove condition number 14 of previously granted planning permission 19/699

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-13 · news

Safety improvements to be made to Laois junction

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-13 · news

Planning permission sought for major revamp of Tirlán premises in Laois

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-13 · news

Near misses at pedestrian crossing in Laois town as drivers fail to slow down

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-13 · news

Local man caused criminal damage to Laois Garda Station

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-13 · planning

Planning application received: construct a new 2 storey dwelling, domestic garage, new site entrance, ancillary site…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-13 · planning

Planning application received: Construct a Two Story Dwelling House, Domestic Garage, Wastewater Treatment System, New…

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-12 · courts

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-11 · news

Flooding coming through the doors of Laois pub

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-11 · courts

Portlaoise Court: Homeless man had to be hospitalised from rat and animal bites

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-11 · news

Serious budget constraints for road works in Laois

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-11 · courts

Local man brandished axe in Laois supermarket

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-10 · news

Laois town makes a big impression on Pride of Place judges

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-10 · news

No money for pedestrian crossing for wheelchair users in Laois ‘totally wrong’

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-10 · courts

‘I didn’t do anything. I was just drunk’ – defendant tells judge

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-10 · planning

Planning application received: construct a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, upgrading of existing entrance, bored…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-10 · planning

Planning application received: renovate and extend existing dwelling house, including internal alterations and changes…

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-09 · news

Busy Laois road needs cat’s eyes despite squeezed budget

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-09 · news

Laois community concerned over alleged ‘unauthorised’ development in village

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-09 · courts

Portlaoise Court: Man (44) is sent forward for trial on Child Porn charge

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-09 · planning

Planning application received: RETAIN AND MAKE PERMANENT THE EXISTING TEMPORARY VISITOR PARKING AREA, GRANTED UNDER…

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-08 · news

No speed ramps for Laois village despite fears for local wheelchair user

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-08 · news

Local groups invited to have their say on future of renovated Laois courthouse

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-08 · courts

Laois man fined €300 for parking in disabled bay

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-08 · news

Laois families encouraged to get out and play at Play Trail event

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-08 · courts

Solicitor withdraws representation to Laois man with addiction issues over legal aid dispute

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-08 · planning

Planning application received: construct a 2-bed two storey gate lodge, the provision of solar PV panels, changes to…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-08 · planning

Planning application received: remove condition number 14 of previously granted planning permission 19/699

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-08 · planning

Planning application received: construct a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, upgrading of existing entrance, bored…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-08 · planning

Planning application received: construct a new staff car park and all associated site works

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-07 · news

Over €1 million paid in vacant property grants in Laois amid drop in applications

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-07 · news

Hundreds of objections lodged against cycle track on Laois border

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-07 · courts

Portlaoise Murder Case: How many phone calls does it take to get a solicitor?

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-07 · courts

Husband charged with murder of his wife in Portlaoise

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-07 · planning

Planning application received: construct a two-storey dwelling house domestic garage, effluent treatment system &…

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-06 · news

Big community development in Laois finally nears completion

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-06 · courts

Serious issues arise in Portlaoise District Court over solicitors' legal aid strike

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-06 · news

Pride of Place Awards judges to visit Laois town this week

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-06 · planning

Planning application received: outline planning permission to construct new dwelling house, septic tank and percolation…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-06 · planning

Planning application received: retain extension to the rear and side of existing dwelling house, retain amendments to…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-06 · planning

Planning application received: carry out renovations to dwelling consisting of: change of roof finish; 3 no. new bay…

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-05 · courts

Judge approves Laois pub owner's application for restaurant certificate

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-05 · courts

Laois man fined €250 for speeding

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-04 · courts

Portlaoise Court: Man allegedly committed sex act in front of female passenger on train

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-04 · news

Outdated commuter tax relief scheme needs to updated, says Laois councillor

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-03 · news

‘What has come out of it?’ - Row erupts over Laois Council trips to Tennessee

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-03 · news

'Blame game must stop now' on derelict sites, says Laois councillor

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-03 · planning

Planning application received: carry out the following proposed works. A) Demolition of existing agricultural sheds. B)…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-03 · planning

Planning application received: construct a Proposed Dwelling House, Garage, Site Entrance, Secondary treatment system…

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-02 · news

Centenarian Award travels down under to 102-year-old Laois woman in Australia

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-02 · news

Demand grows for another special education school in Laois

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-02 · news

Two Laois towns recognised in nominations for Pride of Place Competitions

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-02 · news

Calls for cameras to combat ‘unreal’ illegal dumping in Laois

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-02 · courts

Portlaoise Court: Crashed motorbike into one-day-old new car

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-01 · news

Laois granted €1 million to repair roads damaged by Storm Chandra

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-01 · news

OPW seeks planning permission to develop carpark at Laois heritage site

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-01 · news

€1.8 million development at historic Laois landmark now open to public

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-01 · news

Laois allocated €1 million funding for Storm Chandra repairs

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Leinster Express · 2026-07-01 · news

Green light given for more land to be acquired for Laois cemetery

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Laois Nationalist · 2026-07-01 · courts

Laois resident opted to serve three days in prison

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-01 · planning

Planning application received: construct new dwelling house, septic tank and percolation area, bored well and use…

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-01 · planning

Planning application received: extension to side of existing dwelling house and all associated site works

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Existing localnews.ie archive · 2026-07-01 · planning

Planning application received: demolish existing single storey detached building on the site and the kitchen extension…

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