Portlaoise

The late Peter McNamara

'Duty done soldier' - Tributes to Kildare army veteran

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Woman on M7 charged with having €280k of cannabis in car

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20 people are on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

WATCH: Commuters ‘packed like sardines’ on trains - says Kildare TD

Crimecall Deception appeal

WATCH: Crimecall appeal after deception incident in Kildare

Minister for Climate, Energy and Environment, Darragh O'Brien, at the annual conference of the Irish District Energy Association (IrDEA) with IrDEA chief executive, Pauline O'Reilly, and chairman, David Connolly, at the Radisson Hotel in Dublin.

New heating system coming to two Kildare towns

This parochial house has bags of potential

Victorian parochial house full of charming character

Name sign outside Midlands Prison

Prison service working with HSE after number of overdose presentations at jail

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Average price of house in Kildare is now €450k - CSO

Alo Donegan's shop in Portlaoise, with Kevin and his dad Eamonn and right: Eamonn's father Alo himself.

Long established Kildare business family feature on RTE programme

Clockwise from top left: Fr David Vard, Bishop Denis Nulty, Fr Tom Dooley, Fr Ciprian Matei

Dramatic changes announced in Kildare & Leighlin diocese

The late Stephanie Stokes (RIP)

Tributes paid to colleague at Kildare-Laois motors business

The late Monsignor Tom Coonan

Priest who served time in Co Kildare passes away

Forest Fest

Crowds of Kildare people flocking to Forest Fest this weekend

A House Martin nest, photographed at a safe distance so as not to disturb the birds

Man and woman in court after 57 nests ‘blasted’ off Midlands house

WATCH: Truck load of hay bales overturns on M7 roundabout

Kildare talent battle it out for chance to play at Electric Picnic
The winner of the grand final in August will get to perform on the Hazelwood stage at Electric Picnic
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The late Ethna Vesey

Comhaltas branch pays tribute to 'dear friend' who died in Kildare

The scene of a fatal assault in Laois

Breaking Man in his 70s arrested after woman dies in fatal assault in Laois

Kildare historian to take part in local history event in Laois

Portlaoise District Court

M7 driver speeding at 166kmph due to medical appointment

Portlaoise Courthouse

Kildare man in prison accused of driving offences

Gardaí issue appeal amid 'concern' for missing teenage girl

Courts building

Two men plead guilty to terrorist-linked attempt to damage Galway mosque

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Man arrested following serious assault in Co Laois

Kildare activist condemns violent scenes at Laois cemetery

Kildare activist condemns violent scenes at Laois cemetery

Court Gavel

Kildare man allegedly hit with shovel while in bed - court hears

Midlands prison

Nurse forced to 'watch helplessly' as inmate in Portlaoise prison died
The incident happened on August 2nd 2021
Jayde Maher

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Blessington man jailed for sexually assaulting sleeping woman

Cyclist dies after collision with railings

The Laois pizzeria announced a temporary closure pending an investigation /FILE PHOTO / pixabay

Midlands pizzeria closes after sexual messages allegedly sent to woman who order...

Investigation launched after alleged sexual harassment of woman by fast food del...

PICTURES: Peace protester (91) on 220km walk arrives in Kildare after stop in Po...

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Kildare buses will run for music festival in Stradbally

Garda Sgt JJ Kirby said the defendant went into the Spar store and took the bottle of coca cola and left without paying for it

Midlands man gets jail for stealing bottle of coca cola

Lorries and tractors converge in Dublin to protest against fuel prices

Portlaoise Courthouse

Man charged with masturbating in public in this Kildare town

Investigations underway after death of man at Midlands Prison

Three released without charge in connection with murder of man missing since 201...

INSET: William Delaney

BREAKING: Gardaí arrest three people over murder of man last seen in Kildare

Kildare-based animal rescue group to host First Response education event. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Kildare-based animal rescue group to host First Response education event

Was allegedly driving while disqualified at Portlaoise Plaza off the M7

Shock as judge orders arrest of man driving while banned at M7 filling station

Ellen O'Sullivan from Portlaoise has lived in the UAE since 2022.

"It's quite scary" - Midlands woman in Abu Dhabi fears for safety amid Iran's ai...

The annual event, themed “Baptised & Sent”, will begin each evening at 7.30pm and feature a range of guest speakers sharing personal stories of faith, service and outreach

Eurovision winner Dana to attend novena in Kildare

Ellen O'Sullivan from Portlaoise has lived in the UAE since 2022.

Laois woman in UAE describes 'very unsettling' atmosphere amid Iranian air strik...

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Portarlington man accused of multiple offences on same day

Kildare man refused to pay for damage to vehicle - court hears

A bulk Deposit Return Scheme machine

Is bulk bottle return machine coming to garage near M7?

PICTURES: Kildare schools take part in credit union school quiz

Pictures from previous Rás Tailteann races. Pictures Credit: Lorraine O’Sullivan

Rás Tailteann cycle race passing through County Kildare in May

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Kildare man in court for urinating on a wall

Robert Corbet buried the remains of Aoife Phelan near his home in 2012 after murdering her.

Death in prison of murderer who buried victim on Kildare-Laois border

Kildare residents asked to give feedback to Dublin Coach on Green Bus route. Above is a file photograph which shows an example of a Green Bus

Kildare residents asked to give feedback to Dublin Coach on Green Bus route

Portlaoise Train Station should get another service.

Late train that 'sleeps in Kildare' should stop in Portlaoise - TD

Jackpot won this week in Offaly GAA Club's Lotto Draw

WINNER! Newsagent that sold winning ticket revealed as one lucky player wins big...

Carol Murphy, People First Credit Union with the2025 Community Champions winners Ballinakill Community Development members Alex Caraffi & Sandra Lacey with Majella Moore & Dan Bergin (Laois PPN).

Kildare and Laois community groups shortlisted for €10,000 Community Champions ...

Pictured Agata Davies celebrates the arrival of her baby girl Anwen with Eileen Burke, Hospital Manager, Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Pics: HSE

'Beautiful' Kildare baby is first arrival of New Year at Portlaoise hospital

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