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Gardaí appeal for witnesses following two separate arson incidents in Offaly

Diarmuid Shortt — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:20:52 GMT

The two arson incidents occurred in Offaly over the October Bank Holiday Weekend

Assault-accused seeks return to Longford after two months without water and electricity

Tara King — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:33:16 GMT

Martin Grundza will return to Longford District Court tomorrow, October 27, to continue his application for permission to vary his bail conditions so he can return to live in Longford town.

In PICTURES: New book on Laois man who landed on German U-Boat

Conor Ganly — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:10:24 GMT

Lots of Laois locals turn out for the launch of Teddy Fennelly’s new history book in Portlaoise Library

Delay to install disability parking bay in busy Laois carpark

Lynda Kiernan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:55:28 GMT

Disability parking spot wanted at Portlaoise Credit Union and medical centres hits further delay

Preliminary works starts new DART system coming to Kildare

Paul O'Meara — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:27:49 GMT

Iarnrod Eireann says it will eventually extend to Kilcock

'Drug barons' operating 'in every Laois parish'

Conor Ganly — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:10:29 GMT

Laois TD demands well-resourced Garda drugs units to “crack down” on dealers who should be treated as “pariahs”

PICTURES: Spooktacular Halloween costumes impress in Laois

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:40:27 GMT

Dead cheerleaders, zombies and even Donald Trump makes an appearance

PICTURES | Every house in Longford village has a voice and many stories to tell

Longford Live Reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:55:07 GMT

Memorable occasion in south Longford village

Laois resident fined for riding e-scooter capable of reaching speeds of 75km/h

Court Reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:40:42 GMT

Man convicted and fined €150 at Portlaoise District Court over offence in Portarlington

Celebrate the gift of life advises Offaly columnist

Ronan Scully - Self Help Africa — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:22 GMT

Life is not simply a burden to be endured or a problem to be solved. It is a precious gift to be received, a blessing to be celebrated and a journey to be lived with gratitude, compassion and love

Kildare judge attacks county council for blocking his way to car park

Paul O'Meara — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:14 GMT

The judge blamed Kildaer County Council and had to get help from An Garda Síochána

Government should not join the 'warmongers' insists Laois TD

Conor Ganly — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:40:44 GMT

Laois TD Brian Stanley says referendum on change is a denial of democracy and a slap in the face to Irish citizen

Concern that Tracks and Trails viewers are getting lost in Laois mountains

Kiri O'Neill — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:30:31 GMT

Councillor voices concern for hikers visiting Slieve Bloom Mountains from other counties

Kildare animal charity rescues stricken swan near motorway

Paul O'Meara — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:09 GMT

The bird appeared to be injured on a busy road just metres from the M7

Brilliant costumes and wonderful Halloween spirit at Longford school

Longford Live Reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:05:47 GMT

Longford Home of Halloween: A day to remember, full of fun, fright and festive cheer at Gaelscoil Longfoirt

No insurance for sports or community groups in Kildare

Paul O'Meara — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:38 GMT

Kildare County Council says it’s not in a position to do this

PICTURES | Hauntingly brilliant events as Longford becomes Home of Halloween

Alan Walsh — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:56:37 GMT

‘Haunted Westmeath Podcast Live: Longford Edition’, Samhain Harvest Anthology of Poetry and Hope Feeney art exhibition in Longford, the Home of Halloween

Friends of late Tullamore man organise motor neurone fundraiser

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:28:41 GMT

Late Willie Egan gave great service to soccer and golf

Garda appeal after attempted hijackings and alleged assaults in Offaly

Diarmuid Shortt — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:22:09 GMT

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the incidents which took place in Edenderry on Monday, October 26

Kildare trees to be pruned in December

Paul O'Meara — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:21 GMT

Kildare County Council says work will start by the year’s end

Man arrested after attempted hijacking of cars in Edenderry

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:23:00 GMT

Anyone with information on the incidents in Edenderry is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station

Spanish ambassador visits west Wicklow

Paul O'Meara — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:47 GMT

The group visited a number of attractions in the Wicklow area

Longford well represented at the Dublin City Marathon

Tara King — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:31:16 GMT

Longford was well represented at the Dublin City Marathon on Sunday, with participants taking on the challenge despite wet and windy conditions.

RIP: A cloud of sadness over north Longford following death of dedicated nurse

Sean Kilbride — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:25:36 GMT

Late Rena Kielty (nee Monaghan) Rooskeymore, Culfadda, Ballymote Co Sligo and formerly of Killeen, Granard, Co Longford and ex staff Sligo University Hospital

Accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Portarlington

Court Reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:10:16 GMT

The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court

One act drama festival starts this weekend at Kildare venue

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:13 GMT

The fastival takes place at the Moat Theater in Naas

Laois pride as Clough village wins Pride of Place title with Portlaoise runner-up

Lynda Kiernan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:55:41 GMT

IPB Pride of Place awards for Laois a day after Abbeyleix wins Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town

In Pictures Memory Lane: Fantastic parties for Laois senior citizens

Conor Ganly — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:10:59 GMT

Big celebrations in Borris-in-Ossory and Camross

Calls for South Longford Mart to offer two new training courses

Tara King — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:24:58 GMT

Councillor Paul Ross called on Longford County Council to support the formation of two new QQI Level 4 training courses in horticulture and agricuture in Ballmyhaon Mart.

Newbridge Kildare Lions Club celebrates 50th anniversary

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:59:33 GMT

Newbridge Kildare Lions Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a Golden Jubilee event at the Keadeen Hotel in Co Kildare

Laois Gardaí cannot chase bad e-scooter riders for one serious reason

Lynda Kiernan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:55:30 GMT

New e-scooters laws face serious holdup to enforcement according to a Portlaoise councillor

Longford activist insists 'cost of disability doesn’t disappear when you go to work'

Kayley Hardiman — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:11 GMT

Longford disability activist James Cawley is set to meet Ministers Dara Calleary and Jack Chambers in Leinster House

Acclaimed historian re-invents himself at hands-on woodwork classes in Offaly

Ger Scully — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:56:54 GMT

Roscrea historian takes part in new hands-on woodwork classes run by environmentalist and carpenter Tom Roche in Rhode

Longford graduate nurses left without jobs following withdrawal of employment contracts

Kayley Hardiman — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:55:27 GMT

HSE Dublin and Midlands says it’s ‘actively working through the required approvals’ and ‘hopeful that contracts will issue shortly’