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Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background
Two men charged in connection with €100k theft from Laois home remanded in custody
The two men are accused of the offence that allegedly took place on November 11 last year. 

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Hollywoodbets Sharks v Leinster - United Rugby Championship
Youthful Leinster fall to narrow defeat against Sharks in South Africa
Several thrived in that adversity, none more so than Conor O’Tighearnaigh, Josh Ericson and Todd Lawlor, while Caspar Gabriel and Fintan Gunne have a better understanding of running a game from the get-go.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland
Woman dies after balcony fall as gardaí await autopsy results
A man in his 20s was arrested following the incident but was released without charge pending a file for the DPP

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Garda stock
Woman told garda at Portlaoise hospital 'your kids will be raped', court hears 
The court heard that the woman has 96 previous convictions.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

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Former Laois teacher who drove off after tip with colleague’s car fined €1,000 
The defendant was exiting the college car park, she struck another unoccupied stationary car, failed to remain at the scene, drove off and left none of her details at the scene.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

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Man took €70 heater to checkout and asked for refund despite not buying it
When staff at the store in Portlaoise refused the refund, he left the store with the heater under his arm.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Alcohol at 12, drugs by 14: Irish woman, 23, shares her story of recovery from addiction
S Alcohol at 12, drugs by 14: Irish woman, 23, shares her story of recovery from addiction
As the Substance Use Regional Forum marks Recovery Month, Emma Lynch has been speaking about her recovery from alcohol and drugs

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

TV Licence
Judge tells woman in court over TV licence fine she could face jail
Tara Kane had been sentenced to serve a 40-hour community service order after she failed to pay a fine for not possessing a TV licence

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

‘Always smiling, always warm’: Kilkenny mother Annemarie O’Reilly remembered at funeral
‘Always smiling, always warm’: Kilkenny mother Annemarie O’Reilly remembered at funeral
Family and friends gathered in Kilkenny to remember the 30-year-old mother-of-three who was murdered in Melbourne last month

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Judge tells solicitor he should be better dressed next time he's in court
Judge tells solicitor he should be better dressed next time he's in court
The directive was issued by Judge Andrew Cody to solicitor Aonghus McCarthy while he was representing a client who had been summonsed before the court for holding a mobile phone while driving

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Brexit
Gardaí investigate after six people found in shipping container at Rosslare Europort
Three men remain in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while the juvenile is receiving 'appropriate supports'

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Net zero emissions
Man arrested on Kildare motorway told gardaí he was walking to Cork, court hears 
A garda told the court that the man 'was arrested for his own safety' before adding: 'That was when we discovered he has a bench warrant from Blanchardstown District Court from 29 August'

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Gavel, scales of justice and law books
Retired garda comes to rescue of elderly man after hearing cry for help during robbery attempt 
A retired garda detective, Maria McWey, was in the vicinity, heard the man cry out and intervened.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Judge says ‘there is nothing to celebrate’ as Portlaoise woman reaches 100 theft convictions
Judge says ‘there is nothing to celebrate’ as Portlaoise woman reaches 100 theft convictions
Theresa Conroy has 116 previous convictions and was sentenced after stealing groceries, perfume and cosmetics from Portlaoise shops

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

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'He's used to it' but Leo Cullen shouldn't be blamed for Leinster's Europe failures says Josh van der Flier
Speaking at the launch of Ireland's new home jersey in Dublin, van der Flier feels that his fellow Wicklow man has been unfairly singled out for Leinster's inability to get over the line in Europe.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

More than 1,000 people gather to mark 200 years since death of Kildare priest 
More than 1,000 people gather to mark 200 years since death of Kildare priest 
A well blessed by the priest before his death is associated with traditions of healing. 

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

First annual 'Féile Springsteen' draws visitors from across Ireland and overseas 
First annual 'Féile Springsteen' draws visitors from across Ireland and overseas 
Around 15 people travelled from Spain for the event, while other visitors also came from London, Wexford, Cork and Northern Ireland.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

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Man accused of stealing car from hotel leisure centre granted bail despite garda objections 
The man is alleged to have stolen a car from the Osprey Hotel in Naas.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Girl diagnosed as non-verbal autistic living in Dublin hospital since February
Girl diagnosed as non-verbal autistic living in Dublin hospital since February
Marykate O’Donoghue's parents funded private at-home care for their daughter until February 2026, but became financially incapable of continuing to do so. The HSE 

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Crash on M9 in Co Kildare
TikTok pressed over joyriding videos as hauliers warn of dangerous motorway driving
Coimisiún na Meán has contacted TikTok as hauliers warn they are increasingly encountering vehicles travelling the wrong way.

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background
Man whose new job requires Garda vetting escapes drug conviction
He was before the court summonsed with possessing 11 grams or €220 worth of cannabis herb for his own use, when gardaí stopped and searched him at The Gandon Inn, Emo on 22 March.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Crash on M9 in Co Kildare
Investigation continues as five teens killed in Kildare crash named locally
The teens died after their stolen BMW collided with another car while driving the wrong way down a motorway

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Crash on M9 in Co Kildare
Garda Commissioner condemns reckless behaviour for 'social media likes' in wake of horror crash
Two women are in critical condition in hopsital while another woman and a child suffered serious injuries in the M9 crash 

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

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Jail for Laois man after 2014 crash that killed his uncle
The car he was driving was found to be "in dangerously defective condition". 

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

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Mother of unaccompanied learner driver caught travelling at 174km/h applies to court to have car returned 
The car must be put up for sale immediately and, if it were not sold within 18 weeks from July 23, it would be destroyed the judge said. 

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

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'This is not legit': Kildare man refuses to sign bail bond to get released 
He is due to re-appear in Naas District Court on August 13.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Closeup a wooden thermometer against green foliage showing high temperature
High-temperature warning issued for Leinster and Tipperary as mercury hits 29C
Leinster and Tipperary face several days of high temperatures, with warm nights, humidity and possible water safety concerns

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

'The BMW that Shook the Barley': Gardaí arrest motorist travelling at 172km/h on M7 motorway 
'The BMW that Shook the Barley': Gardaí arrest motorist travelling at 172km/h on M7 motorway 
The motorist was arrested at the scene on August bank holiday Monday and has been charged to appear before Portlaoise District Court.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

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Suspended sentence for tractor driver travelling too slowly on motorway 
When stopped by gardaí, the driver failed to produce insurance or a driving licence.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Driver who attempted 'seven point turn' at checkpoint arrested by gardaí 
Driver who attempted 'seven point turn' at checkpoint arrested by gardaí 
The car was seized and the motorist was charged to appear at Portlaoise District Court. 

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Dead snakes and a bearded dragon dumped in Leinster river
Dead snakes and a bearded dragon dumped in Leinster river
The animals were found decomposing by members of the public on Saturday. 

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Liposuction
Judge revokes woman’s legal aid after learning she paid for  'butt lift' and other cosmetic surgery 
The woman was recovering from the surgery and could not appear in court

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Irish Police, Garda, motorcycle on a street in Dublin
'He deserved that': Motorist stops to rebuke speeding driver 
“Public roads are not a race track," a garda spokesperson said

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

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Man charged following knife incident at car park in Louth
He was disarmed by gardaí using what they described as a “less-lethal force option”.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Cousins avoid conviction after 'large-scale' pub altercation 
Cousins avoid conviction after 'large-scale' pub altercation 
The solicitor, who knows both defendants personally, described CCTV footage from the incident as "at best, shockingly grim".

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background
Father jailed for headbutting under-12 football coach during Carlow match
Judge says violence at children's sporting events undermines community values after unprovoked assault on volunteer football coach

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Efforts to address derelict housing at Curragh Camp moving at a snail’s pace, says TD 
Efforts to address derelict housing at Curragh Camp moving at a snail’s pace, says TD 
Labour TD Mark Wall has said that Government "must respect our Defence Forces and that begins with revitalising and addressing the dereliction across the Curragh Camp". 

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

ROAD POLICING
Covert garda truck catches 47 drivers using phones in Laois
A covert HGV cab helped gardaí identify distracted motorists, resulting in dozens of fixed charge notices within hours

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

WRC hears case of worker laid off after ten years without entitled pay
WRC hears case of worker laid off after ten years without entitled pay
The hearing took place on May 25, 2026. 

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Gardaí seize car after 17-year-old learner driver caught at 174km/h
Gardaí seize car after 17-year-old learner driver caught at 174km/h
Registered owner must apply to the District Court to recover the seized vehicle after the high-speed motorway incident

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

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