Portlaoise Courthouse
General enquiries
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AddressCourthouse, Church Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
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EircodeR32 HPC3
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Telephone number
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Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday: 10:00 -13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00 (Appointment only)
- Wednesday: 10.00 - 13.00
- Thursday: 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00
- Friday: 10.00 - 13.00
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Head of officeJohn Whelan
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Virtual Tours
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Facilities
- Disabled toilets available
- JAM Card friendly
If you need assistance or have specific accessibility requirements, please contact the office team in advance so we can support you during your visit.
News updates
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Laois - Portlaoise Courthouse – District Court - Crime – Adjournment – 10 November 2026
Portlaoise District Court Crime matters listed for Tuesday 10 November are adjourned as per details in this notice.
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High Court Notice – Arrangements for Industrial Action - 14 October 2026
Practitioners and Court Users are hereby advised of the following arrangements for strike action by staff associations on Wednesday 14 October 2026.
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Circuit Court - Order of the President of the Circuit Court- Regarding 14 October 2026
Order of the President of the Circuit Court regarding arrangements for matters listed 14 October 2026
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Public Service strike action – 14 October 2026
Since strike notice was served last week, the Courts Service have been in consultation with the trade unions and staff to clarify the parameters and impact of the strike. Please read the full notice.
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Portlaoise - District Court - Change of Date - Wednesday 14 October 2026
Portlaoise District Court won’t be sitting on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, all cases for this date will now be listed on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:30am.
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