Joint Local Area Plan for Portarlington takes one step closer with focus on public...
The Joint Local Area Plan (JLAP) draft for Portarlington has been ratified by Laois County Council this week.
The Elected Members convened in Council Chambers...
In Pictures: American delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County, Tennessee, enjoy whirlwind trip around Laois
A delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County in Tennessee, USA, were in Laois this week to take in all that the County has to offer.
Franklin City/Williamson...
Calls for increased fines for non-permit holders using disabled parking areas
A Laois County Councillor has called for action in relation to non-permit holders parking in disabled parking areas.
Speaking at the recent Portlaoise Municipal District...
Extra school classes welcomed but now the challenge is somewhere to put them
Laois TD Brian Stanley has told the Minister for Special Education that while new classes are welcome, the challenge now is to have somewhere...
‘There is a fairer way’ says Laois councillor as frustration continues over ‘exclusion’
The frustration felt by Laois councillors over missing out on various chairperson roles has been vented for years now and it came up again...
Outgoing Cathaoirleach departs role with glowing praise and well wishes
The AGM of Laois County Council is always one of the most pleasant meetings of the year.
With a chamber full of visitors, there's an...
American delegation arrives in Laois as transatlantic partnership continues to prosper
The transatlantic connection between Laois and the USA grew even stronger this week with the arrival of a specially selected delegation from Tennessee.
Laois was...
Proud and emotional day as Barry Walsh is elected as the new Cathaoirleach of...
It’s always one of the big days in Laois County Council and it was no different this afternoon when Fine Gael’s Barry Walsh was...
Nine homes available as Laois County Council unveil affordable Purchase Scheme houses in Stradbally
Laois County Council has launched a Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme at Oak Vale Meadows, Stradbally.
This scheme is presented in partnership with Mark Coleman...
‘Older people were scared and intimidated’ – Laois Councillors react after ‘unauthorised settlement’ finally...
Laois County Council heard how residents in a particular part of the county were left 'intimidated' and 'scared' by the presence of an 'unauthorised...
Annual row erupts again as Portlaoise Municipal District elects new chair
You could set your clock by it.
It's that time of year again in Laois County Council when the various chairperson's roles are voted upon.
And...
‘I hope HIQA and the HSE have the guts to come in face us...
It's not too often you have members of Laois County Council in full agreement - but the recent revelations exposed by RTE Investigates on...
Planning permission granted for 67-unit development in Portarlington which will finally complete three unfinished...
The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have recently awarded permission for a major developer to begin construction on a 67-unit project in Portarlington.
Kingscroft...
Third Lidl coming to Laois as planning permission granted for new Supermarket in Graiguecullen...
A third Lidl is coming to Laois after an application for planning permission was recently granted by the local Planning Authorities.
The application is for...
Portlaoise Library set to host information sessions for renovating vacant and derelict properties
Laois County Council has confirmed the first in a series of public advice sessions in relation to the renovating vacant and derelict properties will...
Making the case for Laois to have its own museum and where it could...
A Laois County Councillor has made the case for the county to have its own museum.
Independent Councillor James Kelly brought forward a motion on...
Playground toilets are community responsibility – not the council’s – as Durrow request is...
The responsibility of providing toilets at a playground falls on the local community - and not on Laois County Council.
That was the response given...
Laois County Council to support new vegetable garden allotments in Portlaoise and create policy...
Laois County Council is to support the advancement of planned vegetable garden allotments in Portlaoise following calls from a local Councillor.
Speaking at the monthly...
Laois County Council urged to improve road safety and road maintenance in Abbeyleix
Laois County Council is being urged to work on improving road safety and road maintenance in the town of Abbeyleix with a series of...
Retirement villages and housing challenges as Laois County Council hears update on homeless emergency
The development of a 'retirement villages' and a suggestion that the council purchase their own property that can be used when people fall into...
Laois County Council urged to undertake car parking review at ‘vital area for trade...
Laois County Council are being urged to undertake a review of the parking situation at "a vital area for trade and business in Portlaoise."
It...
Laois County Council outline areas for future improvement as Portlaoise set to benefit from...
Laois County Council have begun to outline various areas for future improvement as Portlaoise town centre is set to benefit from a new €12...
‘Where is the money gone?’ – Mystery as previously approved footpath in Laois village...
There was anger and bewilderment in the Laois County Council chamber this week following an update on a previously approved footpath that now appears...
Considerations underway for substantial changes to Lyster Square, Portlaoise, as part of €12 million...
Considerations are underway which will see Laois County Council make substantial changes to Lyster Square, Portlaoise, as part of major investment in the town.
Several...
Motion tabled for Laois County Council to take in charge another Portlaoise housing estate
A cross-party motion was tabled this week that would see Laois County Council take in charge another Portlaoise housing estate.
Fine Gael Councillors Barry Walsh...
Laois County Council urged to intervene in ‘escalating problem’ between two schools and a...
Laois County Council has been urged to intervene in an "escalating problem" between two schools and a housing estate in Portlaoise.
The matter arose this...
In Pictures: Laois School of Music launch Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival coming in...
Laois School of Music recently launched the Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 7.
Cruinniú na nÓg is a...
TII urged to meet Laois councillors as frustration continues to grow
There's hardly a meeting goes by in Laois County Council without some reference to TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland).
And so it was this week at...
Calls for considerable tourist development at Donaghamore Workhouse
History is all around you at the Donaghmore Workhouse Museum between Rathdowney and Borris-in-Ossory - and there are calls now for considerable investment to...
‘The new houses near Holy Family school are going for €500,000 – people can’t...
The Minister for Housing has been requested to address Laois County Council on how to address the 'chronic housing shortage' in the county.
This was...
