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Woman fined after dogs endured 'severe neglect and unnecessary suffering'

The Irish Society of Protection of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has highlighted the condition in which dogs were kept at an address in the Midlands. Inspector McCormack commented after Judge Andrew Cody at Portlaoise District Court fined a woman €2,...

24 Sept 2023 at 16:03

Local News

Kildare man ordered not to fly drones near prisons after drugs, phones and drone seized near Portlaoise Prison

A man charged with drugs offences arising from the seizure of a drone near the high-security Portlaoise Prison has been ordered not to fly drones near the place of detention as a condition of his bail. Dean Swaine, Ballytore, Athy, Co Kildare, ...

08 Jan 2021 at 16:31

National News

Laois court hears of ‘extraordinary’ foreign licence penalty points system

A Laois court heard of “an extraordinary" situation regarding the recording of penalty points on foreign driving licences, as reported by Leinster Express. Alexandru Epurean(28) of 21 Higgins Park, Portlaose, appeared before accused of drunk ...

05 May 2025 at 11:11

Local News

Teens accused of stealing cars in Kildare

Two teenagers with alleged links to the so called ‘lucky dip gang’ who are accused of stealing cars were sent to detention in Oberstown Detention Centre. Garda Detective Sergeant WIlliam Delaney gave evidence in relation to four teenagers ...

12 May 2025 at 16:00

Local News

Whiskey found in Kildare man's car after M7 crash with lorry

An open bottle of Powers Whiskey was found on the front seat of a car that collided with an articulated lorry on the motorway in Laois. Wiktor Nowak (31) of 19 Roseberry Hill, Newbridge, Co Kildare admitted drunk driving, dangerous ...

14 May 2025 at 21:30

Local News

Judge hits out at teens 'terrorising' Kildare and other counties

After being unable to place two Laois teenagers in detention, a Laois Judge said the Government is failing to protect people from 'feral' gangs of criminal juveniles. Judge Andrew Cody said District Court Judges can do little but ...

15 May 2025 at 07:00

National News

'She is no good to me' - Man accused of 'slicing babies' threat makes drastic comment in court

A man who is accused of issuing threats on TikTok has decided to represent himself in court, a Laois judge has been told. Petre Beniamin (50) of No Fixed Abode, is accused of publishing a grossly offensive communication on ...

07 Jun 2025 at 09:13

Local News

Portarlington driver gets 8-year driving ban

A jail sentence was handed down to an uninsured driver who was pulled over after he overtook a learner driver at speed in Laois. Sebastian Stoica (31) of 9 Droughhill Lawns, Portarlington on the Kildare border appeared ...

10 Jun 2025 at 09:16

National News

LIVE: 'I have nothing to say' - Man in Laois court over social media threats against 'babies'

A man appeared before a special sitting of Portlaoise District Court this morning charged under new hate laws. Beniamin Petre (50) of No Fixed Abode is accused of publishing a grossly offensive communication on TikTok....

29 May 2025 at 11:31

National News

LIVE: Man due in court over alleged online threats that forced Laois school into lockdown

An adult male has been charged following his arrest in connection with an investigation into online threats that circulated across social media this week. Gardaí said on Wednesday that they had arrested the male in ...

29 May 2025 at 10:26

Local News

"I haven't been this nervous since I got married.." - M7 driver accused of dangerous driving

A man who faced losing his licence admitted he hadn’t been as nervous since his wedding day. Anthony Nestor (57) of Cragmore, Askeaton, Limerick appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of dangerous ...

30 May 2025 at 16:00

Local News

Man stopped on M7 had €40k of drugs in car

A court was told almost €40,000 worth of drugs were discovered in a car that was stopped for speeding on the M7. Alex O’Rourke Williams (20) of Mountain Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24, appeared before Portlaoise ...

18 Jun 2025 at 14:30

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