Gardai investigating following incidents of thefts and attempted break-ins in Stradbally
Gardai are investigating following incidents of theft and attempted break-ins in the Stradbally area this week.
In the early hours of Thursday morning, a commercial...
Appeal for information launched after three people arrested following Garda chase
Gardai are appealing for information following an incident of dangerous driving that took place last Sunday.
Gardai observed a vehicle driving dangerously from Rathdowney to...
Laois Councillor calls for immediate deportation order for ‘anyone who comes into this country...
A Laois County Councillor is calling on Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to issue deportation order to anyone who comes into the country and...
UPDATED: Gardai search area of Slieve Blooms in relation to the disappearance and murder...
Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Fiona Pender in August 1996 are undertaking a search operation on open ground at the Slieve Blooms...
Gardai arrest man in Abbeyleix following ‘alleged threats made online’
Gardai investigating alleged threats towards Irish people and children made online have arrested a man this morning.
Gardai confirmed that they made the arrest in...
Gardai to commence search operation in relation to the disappearance and murder of Fiona...
Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Fiona Pender in August 1996 are commencing a search operation on open ground at a location in...
Portarlington ‘does not have enough Gardaí’ leading to ‘significant problems’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has said one of the county's biggest towns "does not have enough Gardaí," which is leading to "significant problems" in the...
Drugs raid in Laois town as man arrested and suspected cannabis herb seized
Gardai in Mountmellick arrested a man following a drugs raid at a retail property in the town on Tuesday.
At around 3.30pm, multiple squad cars...
Austin Stack: New book ‘Justice for my Father’ – an ongoing quest and more...
In 1983, Brian Stack, an off-duty prison officer was shot by the IRA in cold blood on a Dublin street.
Brian survived the attack but...
Coillte ‘working closely with Gardaí to protect Slieve Bloom Mountain Trails’
The state’s forestry agency, Coillte, has confirmed that it has been in contact with An Garda Síochana as part of enforcement efforts aimed at...
Laois Gardai issue warning over bogus caller offering ‘tarmac, roofing and other services’
Laois Gardai have issued a warning to people in Abbeyleix over a bogus caller offering services such as 'tarmac, roofing and other services'.
A Black...
UPDATE: €14m drugs seized and arrests in operation in Laois and West Dublin
Gardaí from the Dublin Crime Response Team are today continuing their investigation following the seizure of drugs in Laois.
Approximately 182kg of cocaine and 4kg...
Mountmellick drug seizure ‘has taken down the main supply network for cocaine and crack...
Gardaí say that a seizure of drugs worth almost €13 million from a commercial premises in Mountmellick "has taken down the main supply network...
‘Delays’ to Abbeyleix Master Plan brandished ‘disappointing’ as demand for housing continues to grow
News that a Draft Master Plan for Abbeyleix is not expected to be prepared until the end of June, 2025 has been brandished as...
Gardai launch investigation after ’16-year-old boy beaten up’ outside Laois cemetery
Gardai have launched an investigation after a young person was allegedly the victim of an assault outside a Laois cemetery.
The incident occurred on Sunday...
Laois Garda appeal after woman returns home while house being burgled
Gardai have launched an appeal for information after a woman returned home and disturbed burglars.
The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a house in...
Gardai renew appeal for information on 31st anniversary of disappearance of Laois woman Imelda...
Today, January 3, 2025, marks the 31st anniversary of the disappearance of 22-year-old Imelda Keenan.
Imelda, originally from Mountmellick, Laois, was last seen in Waterford...
Gardai in Laois appealing for information following robbery and assault on New Year’s Day
Gardai in Laois are appealing for information following a robbery and assault which occurred on New Year's Day.
Gardai say that the incident happened between...
Taoiseach and ministers McEntee, O’Donnell and Fleming welcome commencement works on new Portlaoise Garda...
Taoiseach Simon Harris, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Kieran O’Donnell, and Minister of State Seán...
Neurologist needed in Portlaoise to avoid ‘stressful and exhausting experience’
The lack of a Neurologist or a Neurology Department in Portlaoise Hospital is causing to people having a "stressful and exhausting experience" when receiving...
‘Scandalous’ lack of Domestic Violence refuge for Laois described as ‘a potentially deadly situation’
The "scandalous" lack of a Domestic Violence Refuge for Laois has been described as "a potentially deadly situation" this week.
That is the view of...
Council chaos as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil accused of ‘not wanting transparency’
There were chaotic scenes in Laois County Council this week as Government parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil were accused of 'not wanting transparency'.
The...
‘Mindless vandalism’ caused at hallowed place of worship in Portlaoise
An act described as "mindless vandalism" occurred this week in Portlaoise, as Marian Shrine was attacked and defaced.
The incident occurred on some time between...
Gardai appeal for information after taxi driver assaulted in Laois
Gardai are appealing to the public for assistance after a taxi driver was assaulted in Laois.
The incident occurred on the Conoboro Road in Rathdowney...
Gardaí seeking public assistance in tracing Laois teenager, Abbie Glynn, reported missing since Sunday
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Laois teenager - 17-year-old Abbie Glynn, from Ballybrittas.
Abbie was last seen on...
Laois Gardai investigating after man loses fingers in suspected attempt to break into pub
Gardai in Laois are investigating after a man appeared to lose several of his fingers in what is suspected to have been an attempt...
Call made for boundary fence to be repaired in Laois housing estate
A call has been made for Laois County Council to repair a boundary fence that has fallen down in a Laois housing estate.
A resident...
Aer Lingus industrial action leading to phone scams with one Midlands family losing €2,000...
Laois residents are being warned to be vigilant of reports a new scam related to the ongoing issues within Are Lingus, with one Midlands...
Man arrested and due before court following alleged attempted abduction in Laois
A man has been arrested and will be brought before court this morning following an alleged attempted abduction in Laois.
On April 26, a woman...
Gardai make arrests after ‘sophisticated illicit pill making facility’ discovered in Laois
Gardai have made two arrests following the discovery of what they say is a 'sophisticated illicit pill making facility' in Laois.
They seized €200,000 worth...
