Henry McGowan (31) had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of John McGowan (66) at Ballyfin Demesne, Portlaoise, Co Laois, on November 12th, 2024.

Henry McGowan (31) is charged with the murder of John McGowan (66) at Ballyfin Demesne, Portlaoise, Co Laois, on November 12th, 2024.

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) said the HSE was directed to take charge of the nursing home from 2pm on Wednesday.

Judge Paul Kelly said it was an "absolute miracle" that no one was killed or seriously harmed during the chase

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Following the four bird flu outbreaks, Ireland has lost its WOAH disease-freedom status from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in poultry.

Gardaí and the PSNI worked together in the cross-border terrorism-related investigation. Two far-right suspects arrested in terrorism-related investigation were 'intent on minority attack'

The 17-year-old is facing charges of endangerment of life, using a stolen car, and 13 counts of dangerous driving

In The Anthology of Irish Folk Tales, Richard Marsh explores the phenomenon of gates that won't stay closed in Moynalty, a small village in Co Meath.

Discussions are ongoing about Portlaoise Prison's future and the potential closure of its IRA wing, now known as E-Wing, as the threat from inmates is considered small.

Volunteers from the south Laois club encouraged festival goers to off-load their drinks containers on their way from the campsites to the main arena.

Organisers said they are "already making sure" 2026 will be "the best festival yet".

From Kneecap's packed Main Stage moment to the comfort of pre-booked camping, EP delivered – despite the drizzle.

If you're lucky enough to be making the trek to Co Laois this weekend, keep reading to find out everything you need to know before the festival

The National Lottery has confirmed a Laois player has won the €1 million jackpot, the fifth person to win the Daily Million draw in 2025

A quantity of cash and a number of other items were also seized by gardaí.

The man has been named locally as Colm Lynch O’Sullivan (22) of Cloncourse, Ballaghmore, Laois. He was originally from Roscrea in Co Tipperary.

Sorcha Ward’s daughter, Aoife, from Co Donegal, was around 18 when she began regressing in 2016, and they are one of many families affected by the condition, marked by a sudden loss of previously acquired abilities.

Gardaí said open grounds in Co Laois would be subjected to excavation, technical and forensic examinations.

Melvyn Benn dismissed claims that Electric Picnic is ‘anti-competitive’.

The Irish Times reported that the prisoner died as a result of a suspected drug overdose.

The judge noted that Alan O’Connor, of Acorn Downes, Newbridge, Co Kildare, is fortunate to have the support of his partner.

A local woman, Nicola Glynn, and her then 12-year-old nephew, Harry, were flung from the steam engine after it was rear-ended by the defendant’s 08-registered Hyundai Accent.

Claims of wrongdoing are roundly denied by all, while the facts alleged are also in dispute.

The former Sinn Féin TD said the party was not his judge, jury or executioner.

The actor is running the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, with Emma Fogarty, who has the condition epidermolysis bullosa, joining him for the final 4km.

The EU Just Transition Area includes municipal districts in the counties Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Roscommon and the Municipal Districts of Ballinasloe (Co Galway), Athy, Clane-Maynooth, (Co Kildare) and Carrick-on-Suir and Thurles (Co Tipperary).

The incident unfolded at a house in the Heatherhill housing estate, Graiguecullen, on the Laois/Carlow town border at around 1pm on Wednesday