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Sunday 10 December 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# Portlaoise

This year
2023
A three-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in Co Laois this afternoon
The collision, involving a car and a pedestrian, occurred on Cosby Avenue in the Fairgreen residential area of Portlaoise.
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Aug 30th 2023, 6:23 PM
Father and son who died in moped accident in Turkey last week laid to rest in Portlaoise today
“His best friend was his Daddy because he was and always will be the most amazing father to Dylan and Cian.”
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Jul 25th 2023, 2:14 PM
Services resume on Limerick-Heuston rail line following a fatal incident
Services have resumed in the area following a fatal incident.
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Jul 9th 2023, 1:11 PM
Last year
2022
Three men arrested as gardaí recover suspected stolen property including chain saw and quad
Gardaí recovered the goods after a van was stopped and searched in Portlaoise yesterday.
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Sep 30th 2022, 8:37 AM
The Wolf of Portlaoise: Zach Tuohy is an Irish sporting story that needs to be savoured
Zach Tuohy plays his 250th AFL game in the Grand Final on Saturday.
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Sep 21st 2022, 6:01 PM
Three men to appear in court after gardaí seize drugs worth €90,000 in Portlaoise
The men, two aged in their late teens and one aged in his early 20s, were arrested on Tuesday night.
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May 12th 2022, 9:54 AM
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Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Portlaoise assault that put man in hospital
The man’s condition is described as serious but stable.
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Nov 14th 2021, 7:45 AM
Man charged over €120,000 cocaine seizure in Laois
The man was arrested on Saturday following the stop and search of a vehicle.
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Jun 7th 2021, 12:31 PM
Man arrested by gardaí investigating disappearance of William Delaney has been released
Gardaí have been assisted by the Defence Forces in searches for the missing man.
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Apr 15th 2021, 1:23 PM
Man arrested after hijacking car and threatening driver with knife
The man demanded to be driven to Portlaoise.
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Apr 6th 2021, 5:07 PM
Gardaí renew appeal for man missing from Portlaoise since January 2019
William Delaney was reported missing from Portlaoise on Wednesday, 31 January 2019.
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Mar 22nd 2021, 9:43 AM
Group fined after travelling 100km to Co Laois beauty spot
Gardaí on patrol in Portlaoise found a group that had travelled well outside their 5km to visit the Rock of Dunamaise.
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Feb 24th 2021, 8:25 PM
Drugs worth €187k seized after gardaí raid property in Portlaoise
A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene.
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Feb 7th 2021, 10:12 AM
Three prisoners in Portlaoise and Mountjoy test positive for Covid-19
The prison service is making arrangements for mass testing of prisoners and staff in both locations.
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Jan 12th 2021, 7:58 AM
Man due to appear in court following drone and drugs seizure in Portlaoise
The man in his 20s was arrested by gardaí on Wednesday.
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Jan 8th 2021, 10:02 AM
Gardaí arrest man near prison in possession of drone, drugs, and mobile phones
Two cars were also seized by investigating gardaí.
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Jan 7th 2021, 8:35 PM
'To leave at a young age to go to the opposite side of the world and succeed, it takes a special person'
Former coaches on the rise of the two Irish stars chasing Australian Rules glory on Saturday.
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Oct 22nd 2020, 6:39 PM
Nurses at Portlaoise hospital raise concerns after Covid outbreak leads to closure of ward
The medical ward at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is no longer accepting new patients.
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Oct 15th 2020, 5:22 PM
Fourth resident at Laois nursing home dies after contracting Covid-19
On Monday, three residents were confirmed to have died at Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home in Portlaoise.
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Oct 14th 2020, 4:29 PM
€80,000 worth of cannabis seized after gardaí searched cars in Kerry and Laois
Two men have been charged.
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Sep 8th 2020, 8:37 AM
Reigning senior champions triumph as Laois and Offaly action resumes after lockdown
Portlaoise and Ferbane amongst the winners as the senior football action returned.
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Aug 25th 2020, 8:29 AM
Man charged following seizure of handgun during search of car in Portlaoise
The seizure was made during a search of a car yesterday afternoon.
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Jul 7th 2020, 9:37 PM
Three people charged after drugs worth €550,000 were seized in Portlaoise
Cannabis and cocaine were seized by gardaí on Wednesday.
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Apr 11th 2020, 10:15 AM
Gardaí make three arrests following seizure of €555,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis
Officers were responding to reports of suspicious behaviour.
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Apr 8th 2020, 8:27 PM
GAA re-fix football league games for next weekend after Storm Ciara caused postponements
The weather has also caused havoc on the Ulster schools GAA scene.
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Feb 10th 2020, 6:35 PM
Drugs worth €59,000 seized at Portlaoise Mail Centre
The illegal drugs were concealed in parcels originating in Ethiopia
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Jan 24th 2020, 10:53 PM
Family concerned for welfare of man (27) missing from Laois for four days
It is believed Helbijs Lejins may be in the Dublin area.
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Jan 20th 2020, 6:19 PM
Eire Og reach first Leinster club football championship final in 21 years
They defeated 13-man Portlaoise in MW Hire O’Moore Park this evening.
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Nov 23rd 2019, 9:06 PM
'Both teams would have been happy with the replay rather than it be settled on penalties'
Portlaoise’s Craig Rogers kicked the winning spot kick to book their place in the Leinster SFC semi-finals.
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Nov 11th 2019, 9:55 PM
Brexit won't affect how you send letters, but your consumer rights for UK purchases may change
Minister of State Helen McEntee was in Portlaoise Mail Centre today to monitor preparations.
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Aug 26th 2019, 4:58 PM
Tommy O’Connell scores 1-10 as Cork beat Kilkenny to book All-Ireland U20 final spot
Denis Ring’s side will now face Tipperary or Wexford in the first-ever All-Ireland U20 hurling final.
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Aug 3rd 2019, 3:49 PM
Meath vs Clare, All-Ireland SFC qualifiers
We went minute-by-minute as Meath and Clare went head-to-head at O’Moore Park.
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Jul 7th 2019, 2:45 PM
Search continues this morning for missing Portlaoise man after two arrested on suspicion of murder
Gardaí and the Defence Forces are searching an area at the Rock of Dunamase near Portlaoise.
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Jun 21st 2019, 11:09 AM
Man (30s) and teenager arrested on suspicion of murder as part of search for missing person
A search of an area in Portlaoise is to continue tomorrow with the assistance of the Defence Forces.
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Jun 20th 2019, 9:18 PM
Cluxton, McCaffrey return as Dublin recall big guns for Louth clash
Darren Gavin is also in line to make his Championship debut after being named in midfield.
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May 25th 2019, 2:02 PM
Kilo of cannabis seized by gardaí and revenue in Portlaoise searches
Three men were arrested.
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Apr 23rd 2019, 6:50 PM
Search underway for masked gang who left man seriously injured after home break-in
The gang were armed with screwdrivers and sledgehammers.
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Mar 27th 2019, 4:34 PM
Train disruptions at Kildare-Portlaoise, Belfast, and Pearse Station this weekend
There are three separate disruptions to train services this weekend – here’s a run through of what’s planned.
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Feb 23rd 2019, 6:00 AM
Investigation launched after Defence Forces member accidentally discharges weapon at petrol station
The incident happened at 9.30pm on Wednesday.
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Feb 16th 2019, 2:00 PM
'We'll pay them the respect they deserve' - David vs Goliath in Leinster senior final
Crokes defeated Portlaoise in yesterday’s semi-final.
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Nov 26th 2018, 10:43 AM
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