Laois Nationalist

01/08/2025

A review of the amounts typically takes place in advance of each election.

Election expenses are reimbursed to a candidate at a presidential election who is elected or, if not elected, the total of their votes exceeds one ...

01/08/2025

The only privately-owned racecourse in Ireland, run by the same family for over a century, announced its immediate closure today.

Riona Molony officially announced the Molony family’s decision to retire from racing at the Tipperary track.

01/08/2025

One of a family of 10, Jimmy is mourned by his parents, brothers, sisters, daughter, extended family and friends.

Locals said Jimmy "was a lovely quiet man who loved motorbikes".

01/08/2025

The farmer has already given €350,000 cash to homeless and poor people on the basis God has promised him a seat in heaven.

The High Court appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of the farmer, aged in his 40s

01/08/2025

A great chance to dump that old couch for free!

Free bulky waste amnesty in Portlaoise - News - Laois Nationalist

01/08/2025

Geraldine passed away bravely after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. May she rest in peace.

Laois death notice: Geraldine Dempsey (née Holohan), Portarlington - Homepage - Laois Nationalist

01/08/2025

Plans are already underway to extend camping facilities for the 2026 season, to include a park-up campervan site.

First campsite opens in south Laois - News - Laois Nationalist

01/08/2025

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said that an unpublished report found gardai showed a “blatant disregard” for their job while they knew their actions were being reviewed.

Sean Canney, a junior minister with responsibility for road safety, said the findings were ‘shocking and serious’.

01/08/2025

The man “told lies” and claimed both girls made up false allegations against him, the judge noted when imposing sentence.

Imposing sentence on Thursday, Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo noted the defendant “told lies” and claimed both victims had made up false allegations ...

01/08/2025

Cllr Pepper said he wanted time to challenge it "because they are making out that I am a bad guy"

01/08/2025

Local entrepreneur Tom Delaney of Ballacolla is living proof of the success that can come from starting one’s own business.

Laois man's ‘brew’ for running successful business - News - Laois Nationalist

01/08/2025

The 37-year-old followed the woman into the bathroom in an apartment and pushed her into the bathtub, where he r***d her.

Darius Langas (37) of Main Street, Ballinasloe, was convicted following a week-long trial at the Central Criminal Court