Dunamase Community Alert

10/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped clean up our local roads last night and over the last few weeks.

30/03/2026

Clean Up Laois Week returns from 6th - 10th April 2026!

Communities across Laois are invited to take part in this year’s county-wide effort to keep our local areas clean and litter free.

Gather your neighbours, friends, clubs, or community groups and register to receive free clean up kits, including bags, gloves and litter pickers, to help protect our environment and support local biodiversity.

The collected litter will be gathered by AES Recycling in the week after the clean up is completed from the 13th to 17th April.

For more information, please visit - https://laois.ie/newsroom/2026/clean-up-laois-week-returns-from-monday-6th-april-to-friday-10th-april-2026

28/03/2026

Have you registered for Clean Up Laois Week?

Spring into action from April 6th to 10th!

Groups, communities, neighbours and friends are encouraged to register with the Laois County Council Environment Section to receive free packs of bags, gloves and litter pickers to help tackle the issue of litter in their local areas and to see the benefit of a litter free environment. The collected litter will be gathered by AES Recycling in the week after the clean-up is completed.

Registration forms are available on the Laois County Council website - https://laois.ie/environment/litter-control/national-spring-clean-up-week - or by emailing or phoning the Environment Section at [email protected] or 057 86 89315.

14/03/2026

06/03/2026

The Community Policing Unit at Portlaoise Garda Station are collaborating with Muintir Na Tire to host a Property Branding Event tomorrow at The Heath GAA Grounds.
We can mark everything from mobile phones & small items to large heavy machinery.
Please come by tomorrow & join this crime prevention initiative

🗓Tomorrow, Saturday, 7th March 2026
⏰️9a.m. - 2p.m.
📍The Heath GAA Grounds

04/02/2026

01/02/2026

Gardaí in Laois and Offaly are currently investigating a number of rural house burglaries. While we are actively working to prevent further incidents, we need the continued support and vigilance of local communities.

As we come into the spring months, people naturally spend more time outdoors, working around their homes, farms and gardens. Unfortunately, this can also create opportunities for crime if basic security is overlooked.

In many burglaries, the most commonly stolen items are cash and jewellery, often taken quickly from accessible areas of the home. In fact, one in four burglaries involves entry through an unlocked door or window.

Common vulnerabilities include:
🔓 Doors, windows, gates or sheds left unlocked
🔑 Keys left in vehicles or machinery
🚜 Tools or equipment left unsecured
💍 Cash or jewellery left visible or easily accessible
❌ Property not marked or recorded

Criminals look for the easiest opportunity. If a property appears accessible or unobserved, it is more likely to be targeted.

What you can do today:
✅ Lock doors, windows, gates and sheds
✅ Remove keys from vehicles and machinery
✅ Secure tools and equipment when not in use
✅ Keep cash and jewellery out of sight or in a secure safe
✅ Mark and record property (we recommend the Garda Property App)
✅ Use external lighting and CCTV where appropriate
✅ Report suspicious behaviour promptly

Good habits, neighbour awareness and timely reporting all help to reduce opportunities for crime.

📞 If you see anything suspicious or have information, contact 999 immediately.

Working together, we can help keep our communities safe.

14/11/2025

30/10/2025

🚨 Crime Prevention Update – Laois Offaly.

As your local Crime Prevention Officer, I want to share what our analysis of property crime tells us so far this year. A few areas stand out:

🚗 Thefts from Cars
Most thefts involve unsecured cars with property left inside. A smaller number happened at graveyards and public amenities, where handbags, wallets, or other items were left visible on passenger seats.

🏠 Burglary
We are now in the winter phase of Operation Thor. A number of incidents involve vacant homes where damage was caused, and too many still involve doors left unlocked or windows left open, with cash and jewellery stolen. Burglary leaves a lasting emotional impact beyond the loss of property.

🔑 Vehicle Theft from Yards
We’ve also seen vehicles stolen after being left with keys inside. These are often used in further crimes, including thefts from farms in neighbouring communities.

🌾 Trespassing & Illegal Hunting
Reports of trespassing on farmland and illegal hunting continue to cause real distress for landowners. These are serious offences, not minor issues, and we are committed to tackling them.

✅ Simple Prevention Steps

🔐Lock your car and remove valuables, even for a short stop.

🎒Bring personal items with you at graveyards and public amenities.

🏠Lock all doors and windows, even when at home.

⏲️Use timer switches on lights if your house will be vacant.

🔐Secure sheds, gates, and machinery. Never leave keys in vehicles.

📢Stay alert to trespassers and report suspicious activity.

👮‍♂️ Gardaí across Laois and Offaly are on patrol under Operation Thor, but prevention starts with small, consistent steps that make a real difference.

📞 If you see something suspicious or have concerns, please report it immediately to us on 999 or 112. Your call helps keep our communities safe.
Text Credit: An Garda Síochána Laois/Offaly

17/07/2025

Laois historic artifacts 800 years old uncovered daily ahead of new carpark

13/06/2025

3 dogs out in ballycarroll area if anyone knows the owner please contact them.