Tag: Cllr Brendan Phelan
2014 Election Memories: Carnage even before the off, FF and FG...
This piece by John Whelan originally featured on LaoisToday on April 28, 2019, ahead of the Local Elections.
In the biggest blow to local government...
Big plans in motion to transform Outlet Centre in Rathdowney in...
The Retail Outlet Centre in Rathdowney was a hive of activity this morning as politicians, business people and council officials all attended a forum...
2014 Election Memories: Carnage even before the off, FF and FG...
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In the biggest blow to local government in forty years and the greatest damage inflicted...
Those involved in dumping ‘epidemic’ should be ‘named and shamed’
Local councillors have called the ongoing dumping at Eglish Grogan, Rathdowney, an 'epidemic'.
The statement was made both cllr James Kelly and cllr John King...
Council’s boost of over €2 million from development contributions
Laois County Council took in a total of €2,254,773.53 in development contributions in the 2017, it has been revealed.
Details were outlined to the monthly...
The completion of rejuvenation works in Durrow estimated to cost almost...
At the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, it was confirmed by Laois County Council that almost half a million euro will be required to...
Councillors angry over lack of safety surrounding Rosenallis housing estate
There was an air of anger voiced by Councillors at this months Borris-in-Ossory/Mounmellick Municipal District Meeting over the lack of movement on a boundary...
Cathaoirleach asked if his impressive tie was a gift from President...
The tie worn by cathaoirleach Cllr Padraig Fleming recently was so impressive that he was asked if it was given to him by President...
Councillors voice their disappointment over sewage delay to Rosenallis estate
At this month's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, many of the Councillors voiced their anger at the continuous delay for sewage treatment in a Rosenallis...
Discussion continues around speed limit in Rathdowney despite council recommendation
Laois County Council have recommended that the speed limit on the Johnstown road in Rathdowney to not be extended, but that has not stopped...
Ramps and lack of funding raised at Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting
Safety measures needed for 'rat run', says local councillor
Road safety measures are needed for what is now a 'rat run' in Mountrath, said cllr...
Rathdowney to get new road markings as extra lighting sought
Road marking at Dunnes Stores in Rathdowney are to be restored by Laois County Council,
Cllr Brendan Phelan had a motion before the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal...
Millions to be spent on footpaths to avoid insurance claims
Footpath improvements are to be carried out to avoid insurance claims, the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District Meeting heard this week.
Cllr James Kelly had a motion...
Increase of speed limit at Mountmellick is ‘madness’
Moves to increase speed limits at Irishtown in Mountmellick have been branded as “madness”.
A review of speed limits is being put out for public...
Anger as Cllr King’s reign in municipal chair continues
A war of words erupted this morning when it emerged that Cllr John King is to serve a second term as chairman of the...