‘I’ll probably be on a walking frame by the time it is built’ jokes...
A much requested footpath appears likely to finally happen in an area of Portarlington between Railway Station and Corrig Wood.
Independent Councillor Aidan Mullins has...
‘Pop Up Don Phalaistín’ being considered as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge cultural events
Laois County Council are exploring the possibility of including 'Pop Up Don Phalaistín' as part of their cultural events for the Seachtain na Gaeilge...
New church railing for Ballylinan, flooding resolved from The Swan to Newtown and passing...
A new church railing is to be installed in Ballylinan following a request from a Laois County Councillor.
Fianna Fail's Padraig Fleming called for Laois...
Portlaoise Bus Service set to launch this Sunday with 42 stops along two routes
The long-awaited Portlaoise Bus Service is set to launch this Sunday, February 23, with 42 stops along two routes.
The National Transport Authority were in...
‘This in now an emergency’ – Laois town left waiting ‘far too long’ for road...
A town in Laois has been left waiting "for far too long" to have their public roads "brought up to an acceptable standard."
That is...
Works at rural Laois cemetery ‘just makes sense’ and ‘would suit everybody’ involved
Exterior work to a rural Laois cemetery "just makes sense" and is "something everybody wants."
That is according to Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin who...
Contractor responsible for public lighting in Laois ‘should be sacked’ local County Councillor says
The contractor responsible for public lighting in County Laois "should be sacked" a local County Councillor has said.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Paddy Bracken made the...
Record level of funding as more than €14 million allocated for Laois road improvements...
Just under €14.5 million has been allocated to Laois as part of an national investment programme for regional and local roads.
The total funding of...
New Primary Health Centre for Rathdowney but Borris-in-Ossory and Durrow set to miss out
The Health Services Executive (HSE) have provided an update on their plans for Primary Health Centres in five towns across County Laois.
There were positive...
In Pictures: All smiles as World champion Irish dancer Bobby Kinsella receives Civic Reception
It was all smiles in the chamber of Laois County Council last week as a young dancer received the highest of accolades.
Stradbally's Bobby Kinsella...
Planning: New hostel to replace landmark Laois pub plus healthcare development and waterworks
The process has begun to convert a rural Laois pub into a new accommodation centre.
Swans Bar, a long-time landmark in Clonaslee, is to be...
Planning permission underway for major new development at Laois soccer club
A Laois sports club is on the verge of a major development after a recent application was submitted for consideration to Laois County Council.
St...
Busy times in Ballinakill with planning permission awarded to two new developments
February remains a busy month across the county, with Laois County Council awarding planning permission, in one form or another, to a variety of...
Government urged to increase ‘unsustainable’ income threshold for social housing
The Government is being urged to increase the income threshold for social housing, with the current thresholds described as "unsustainable."
The call came from the...
Proposals laid out which could see changes made to National Electoral Register
Proposals have been laid out this week by Laois County Council which could see changes made to the National Electoral Register.
The first proposal would...
Laois County Councillors fume over new plans to reduce speed limits
New speed limit restrictions are set to be rolled out across Laois from Friday, February 7.
The Department of Transport have decided that default speed...
Laois County Council open helpline for those who need support post Storm Éowyn
Laois County Council have opened a helpline for those who need support following the impact of Storm Éowyn.
According to powercheck.ie, there are premises still...
Planning permission awarded to several housing developments and community projects across Laois
Laois County Council has recently approved a series of planning applications across various industries and services in the county.
Brook Advantage Limited have been given...
Planning Permission: Applications submitted for 19 new homes in Laois plus a solar farm...
Laois County Council has received planning applications from two separate developers that would see the construction of 19 new homes in the county.
Kingscroft Developments...
‘The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned’ during the recent cold snap
"The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned" during the recent cold snap, Laois County Council has heard.
Speaking at the first meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal...
‘The forgotten road’ in Portlaoise remains source of concern for drivers and pedestrians alike
The Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise has come under renewed scrutiny as the road continues to be a source of concern in the town.
Speaking at...
Lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise described as ’embarrassing’
The lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise has been described as "embarrassing" as efforts continue to restore the service in the...
Paddy Buggy elected new Cathaoirleach of Portlaoise Municipal District
The Portlaoise Municipal District committee of Laois County Council has elected it's new Cathaoirleach.
Councillor Paddy Buggy will take over the role having been proposed...
Caroline Dwane-Stanley announces Sinn Féin resignation – as party now officially left with no...
Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley has resigned from Sinn Féin in the latest chapter in the long-running saga with the party following on from husband Brian,...
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...
