Aidan Colgan says he's had to close one of his stores when local courts are in session.
A Laois shopkeeper says recent incidents have led to his shop closing when local courts are sitting.
Aidan Colgan runs three sports shops in Portarlington, Portlaoise and in Naas.
He said the decision followed a recent incident in which a shoplifter attempted to hit a member of staff at Colgan Sports with a hurl, before smashing a window.
Mr Colgan says they're doing everything they can to prevent shoplifting:
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