With a cost of roughly €3.20 per meal, a whole classroom would cost €5,500 a year

The HSE took over the running of the home with effect from 2pm today.

A man, aged in his 70s, has died after being struck by a car on Main Street, Abbeyleix, Co Laois, on Wednesday evening

Earlier on Wednesday, another male pedestrian was injured along John Street in Kilkenny city at around 2.30 pm.

Jason Tuthill (51) lowered his head and wept as Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy on Wednesday quashed his original sentence of three years, fully suspended, and resentenced him to five years, with the final two and a half years suspended.

The Irish Prison Service released a statement confirming that a man had died in custody

Gardaí are concerned for Sam's well-being

"A private housing estate is being used as a public car park."

Gordon McKenna (79) pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting his daughter at various locations, including the family home in Tallaght, Dublin, on mountain biking trips and at the cinema

A well-known and highly regarded figure in the farming community, Mr Geoghegan’s sudden death has caused enormous grief in his home area and beyond.

The woman had 54 previous convictions

The firm recorded the post-tax loss as revenues decreased by 3 per cent from €6.14 million to €5.961 million, while its costs totalled €6.679 million, showing an operational loss of €718,000.

All weather warnings have now lapsed, but cleanup work is underway in affected areas.

For those who enjoy spending time outdoors, choosing a home with easy access to scenic winter paths can turn everyday strolls into moments of seasonal delight.

Mr Culleton suffered traumatic head injuries in an accident which was classified as a workplace fatality.

Gardaí have arrested two women and a man as part of an investigation into the murder of a missing man.

The incident caused anger and upset among volunteers, who spent weeks of hard work and fundraising to have the beautiful tree erected

Widespread frost is to be expected, with minimum air temperatures of -3 degrees and possibly lower locally. 

“I’m afraid to ask what speed zone he was driving in?”

Two men were arrested by the garda anti-terrorism unit early Wednesday on suspicion of being members of an unlawful organisation — specifically a violent right-wing organisation.

The drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

Chloe Loran delivered her victim impact statement during the sentencing hearing of Martin Harte (33) last March.

In relation to two separate incidents

16 properties were searched in Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Laois, and Offaly as part of an investigation into organised crime gangs.

The woman was sitting on the ground shaking a can and being very aggressive towards people forcing them to cross the road to go by her.

The company was also granted permission to erect approximately 22,753m (14 miles) of boundary security fencing around its site.

The Kildare man pleaded guilty to criminal damage costing €2,000

He was arrested on one occasion in a shopping centre

The accused allegedly told the doorman at the public house in Portlaoise that he knew where he lived.

The men are also alleged to have attempted to convey 11 mobile phones into the prison

Laois County Council failed to nominate any Independent candidate to contest the presidential election

It's understood that the main protagonists are not from the area 

The 30 students aged from four to 18 remained at home on Thursday and Friday last as many of those working at the school in Killeshin stayed out in support of secretary Yvonne Abbey.

“It’ll be jumper on, jumper off kind of weather”, says the Carlow Weatherman Alan O’Reilly.

The former sportsman had performed at Leinster level.

“You’re not playing until the flag is removed,” the band was told.

The restrictions are in place because the hospital is experiencing a high number of patients with Covid-19, the HSE said

Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins is the 2025 International Rose of Tralee, the 20-year-old is the first Rose from Laois to win the title

Leprino Foods Company announced its decision to cease operations from next year at its Portlaoise plant with the loss of over 130 jobs.

Mr Justice Brian O'Moore, on behalf of the three judge Court of Appeal (CoA), rejected appeals over the way the High Court handled contempt of court applications against Noel Martin senior and Drumgoan Developments Ltd.

Jaded but happy festivalgoers were glowing in their praise of how the weekend went.

Gardaí and Brian’s family are concerned for his well-being.

The judge was not pleased the teen had not turned up in court.