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Antigen testing will be available for primary school students by the end of November

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Antigen testing will be offered to primary school students by end of November

Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced that antigen tests will be made available to primary school students if a child in a pod tests positive for Covid-19. Parents and guardians will be asked to inform the school principal of a positive ...

18 Nov 2021 at 16:11

National News

Man aged in his 50s rushed to midlands hospital after early morning road crash on M7

A middle-aged man was rushed to Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise after an early road crash this morning (Friday July 5). Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a two car road traffic incident on the M7 near Togher, Portlaoise, ...

05 Jul 2024 at 09:56

Local News

Two Tipperary teams advance to last 16 of FAI Youths Cup

FAI Youths Cup 3rd Round Cashel Town 5 – 1 Charleville A dominant second half performance by high-flying Cashel Town Youths propelled them into the last 16 of the FAI Youths Cup when they overcame Cork side Charleville at Palmershill on ...

24 Nov 2023 at 12:30

Man in court in connection with alleged 'attempted abduction' of woman in Laois

National News

UPDATE: Man in court in Laois in connection with alleged 'attempted abduction'

A man is appearing before Portlaoise District Court this morning in connection with an alleged "attempted abduction" of a woman. The incident involved a woman out exercising on a rural road in Eyne, Portlaoise, on Friday, April 26. ...

13 May 2024 at 11:02

National News

Eight inmates taken to hospital after suspected overdoses at Portlaoise Prison

Eight inmates have been taken to hospital after suffering from overdoses at Portlaoise Prison. The Irish Prison Service has issued a statement following a number of overdoses at Portlaoise Prison. It’s reported eight inmates from ...

13 Aug 2024 at 19:39

Obituaries

Late Mary Hartford, Portlaoise

The death occurred on July 12th 2017 of Mary Hartford of Portlaoise and formerly of Cullohill. A very popular and kind lady Mary will be always missed. She is sadly mourned by her husband John, her brother Eddie and sister ...

07 Aug 2017 at 10:00

National News

Two of the three arrested in connection with €14m drug bust appear in court

Two of the three men arrested in connection with the investigation into the €14 million drug seizure operation in Co. Laois and West Dublin are expected to appear before Portlaoise District Court this afternoon, February ...

06 Feb 2025 at 14:20

National News

Frederick Thompson allegedly assaulted Portlaoise Prison officer

A book of evidence has been served on who is accused of assaulting and threatening to kill a prison officer in Portlaoise Prison. Frederick Thompson, 43, with an address, care of the Midlands Prison, is alleged to have ...

28 Feb 2024 at 12:34

National News

American appears in court in connection with death of man in luxury Laois hotel

A US national has appeared before Portlaoise District Court charged arising from the killing in the Ballyfin Demesne hotel. Henry McGowan, aged 30, of 114 Clinton St, Brooklyn, New York, was brought before Judge ...

14 Nov 2024 at 14:36

National News

Teenager dies after quad bike incident

A teenager has died following a quad bike incident in Co Laois. He has been named locally as third-year secondary school student and GAA player David Brown. St Mary’s CBS in Portlaoise said: “As a school ...

10 Apr 2023 at 14:56

National News

ALERT: Have you seen Lorcan? Gardaí issue urgent appeal for missing teenage boy

Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal to the public in tracing the whereabouts of teenager, Lorcan Meehan who was reported since Friday morning. 17-year-old Lorcan was reported missing from Portlaoise, Co ...

20 Jul 2024 at 09:15

National News

Man arrested after gun suspected to have been fired at large disturbance in the Midlands

Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to a public order incident in Portlaoise during which a firearm is believed to have been discharged. A man in his 30s was arrested in relation to the ...

26 Jan 2024 at 12:26

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