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...
Shortage of enrolment places for special needs studens causing ‘harrowing experience’ in Laois
Parents and children in Laois are enduring a harrowing experience at the moment as they struggle to cope with the ongoing shortage of enrolment...
Road safety audit to be carried out near Laois GAA club following numerous traffic...
A road safety audit is to be carried out near a Laois GAA club grounds following numerous recent accidents on the road.
The matter was...
New dog park at Triogue Linear Park to be completed by first week of...
Laois County Council have confirmed that the new dog park at the Triogue Linear Park will be completed by the first week of November.
The...
Laois Councillor ‘hung out to dry’ after only one half of road works carried...
A Laois County Councillor was extremely disgruntled at the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting this week over works that were only half done.
Fianna Fail Councillor...
Pressure mounts on Bord na Mona to develop cycle and walkway in Portlaoise
A meeting has been called with the officials of Bord na Mona to discuss the possibility of opening the proposed O'Moore Way in Portlaoise.
The...
Disappointment at Laois County Council’s ‘negative response’ to request for public toilets at Abbeyleix cemetery
Laois County Councillors have been left "disappointed" by the Council's "very negative response" to a request for public toilets at St Patrick's Cemetery, Abbeyleix.
Fine...
Portlaoise Bus Service expected to be delivered and operational by January 2025
Following significant delays and set-backs, Portlaoise Bus Service is expected to be delivered and operational by January 2025.
The announcement came from Mr Paul McLoughlin,...
New signage and repairs sought for Clonaslee, Rosenallis and Garryhinch
New signage and signage that needs to be repaired were topics for discussion at the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District this week.
Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus McDonald,...
Bus stops confirmed for Castletown as requests for more made in other areas
Laois County Council has signalled their intention to construct and erect bus stops in Castletown.
The response came following a query from Independent Councillor James...
New three-year contract agreed to cut bulky waste dumping in Laois
Laois County Council has secured a three-year contract with a leading social enterprise to recycle mattresses from the council’s only civic amenity site.
Collaboration with...
Potential for sport and agriculture partnerships with Laois sister city, Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, Tennessee has been Laois's 'Sister City' since the twinning agreement was signed in March 2008.
The Agreement commits both parties to work together to...
