Laois County Council confirm emergency contact numbers for out of hours Christmas and New...
Laois County Council have confirmed details of their out of hours services to cover the Christmas and New Year period.
With the Council Offices set...
Emotions high as fears that Laois people may not be buried close to home...
Emotions were high on the final day of official business in the Laois County Council chamber for 2024 when the issue of burial spaces...
Well wishes as Fine Gael’s Paddy Buggy officially takes his seat at Laois County...
Laois County Council is back to its full compliment as Paddy Buggy officially took his seat for the first time this morning.
Following the election...
Laois County Council accused of ‘doing nothing’ to address dangerous trees in wake of...
A local County Councillor has accused Laois County Council of "doing nothing" to address dangerous trees across the county.
Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney hit out...
Mountmellick footpaths in ‘a dire state’ and require urgent attention to protect safety of...
The footpaths in a major Laois town are in "a dire state" and require urgent attention and increased funding to protect the safety of...
Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District not receiving ‘fair share’ of roads funding
The Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District is being underrepresented in terms of roads and not receiving a "fair share" of the funding.
That is according to Fine...
Construction work on a new housing development in Laois leading to difficult living situation...
Construction work on a new housing development in Laois is leading to difficult living situations for the affected residents as well as causing 'serious...
Laois County Council reject another requested Columbarium Wall
Laois will not be getting another Columbarium Wall, as the County Council has once again kiboshed a request from a community cemetery.
Councillor John King...
Details confirmed with successor to Willie Aird expected for next Laois County Council meeting
Fine Gael expect to have the successor to Willie Aird in place by the next Laois County Council meeting.
That is after it was confirmed...
Full details of new wind farm and substation between Mountmellick and Portarlington
Statkraft Ireland have been awarded provisional planning permission to construct a new wind farm, substation and underground line along part of the Laois/Offaly border.
The...
Council in Brief: Special needs education, assistance for small businesses, Councillor funding and more
The November monthly meeting of Laois County Council took place this week, with new Chief Executive, Mr Michael Rainey, in the hot seat for...
New CEO of Laois County Council hopes to ‘improve quality of life’ in Laois
Laois County Council's new Chief Executive, Mr Michael Rainey, has described Laois as a 'strong' county as he outlined his plans for his new...
Budget Breakdown: A deep dive into where your money is being spent in 2025
Laois County Council announced their Budget 2025 this week, with close to €124 million to be spent - an increase of 9% from last...
Council in Brief: Christmas lights, car parking, polling stations and more
It was a busy day in Laois County Council this week with the Portlaoise Municipal District holding their November monthly meeting.
The seven Councillors in...
Laois County Councillor alleged to have ‘threatened’ people over planning permission as project rejected
A heated exchange broke out in Laois County Council on Monday as the elected representatives discussed a proposed development in a Laois village.
The councillors...
€124 million announced for Laois County Council’s Budget 2025
Laois County Council's Budget 2025 has been formally ratified this week, with close to €124 million to go around.
This is an increase of 9%...
Council in Brief: Cemetery management, road safety, fire station facilities and more
It was a busy day in Laois County Council this week with the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District holding their November monthly meeting.
The six Councillors in...
Laois Communities Shine at Tidy Towns Awards 2024
The SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards ceremony, recently held at Croke Park, celebrated the exceptional efforts of communities nationwide in enhancing their local environments.
Laois Tidy...
New restaurant and takeaway set to replace former Mountmellick pub
A new restaurant and takeaway could be on its way to Laois at the location of a once popular town pub.
Weijing Pan and Jianyan...
Abbeyleix Bog Project takes Pride of Place with All-Ireland Climate Award
A Laois grouo was honoured at the recent Pride of Place community awards at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan.
Abbeyleix Bog Project...
Planning permission sought to redeveloped former Stonearch Factory in Abbeyleix
A planning application has been lodged with Laois County Council which would see the redevelopment of a former employment hub in the centre of...
Old Rectory in Emo looking to enhance its tourist accommodation
Tourist accommodation could be on it's way to an Emo landmark, after planning permission was sought for The Old Rectory at Coolbanagher.
The house, which...
‘Dangerous’ situation as elderly people in Laois housing estates ‘can’t get out of their...
The poor state of footpaths in housing estates across Laois is leaving people in a dangerous situation, where they cannot leave their homes.
That is...
Neutering and Microchipping programme for pets and new XL Bully regulations
A proposal has gone through Laois County Council asking the Government to re-introduce their targeted Neutering and Microchipping programme for dogs and cats.
Independent Councillor...
‘Climate un-Laois-ed’ event at Ballintubbert House ignites passion for local climate action
An event has been held in Laois which blended sustainability discussions, music, and social engagement, all with the aim of inspiring climate action at...
Charities crying out for help as rates of depression and suicide see sharp rise...
A mental health charity has spoken of the need for increased funding, education and awareness amid a concerning rise in the rates of depression...
€1.25 million loan approved for Laois County Council to purchase land for housing in...
Laois County Council have approved a loan of €1.25 million to purchase land in Portlaoise and Mountmellick.
The proposal came from Senior Council Engineer, Mr...
A choice between eating and heating as Government urged to abolish Property Tax for...
A proposal is going to Government that, if applied, would see the abolition of the Property Tax for people over 70.
The proposal came from...
Sports clubs in Laois ‘shouldn’t have to raise money just to pay rates’
Sports clubs in Laois "shouldn't have to raise money just to pay rates" according to Fianna Fáil Councillor Paschal McEvoy.
Cllr McEvoy asked that the...
‘Transparency and accountability are not dirty words’ – Laois County Council vote to block...
For the second time in under a month, Laois County Council have voted to block the introduction of live streaming of Council meetings, despite...
