Still nowhere to charge electric vehicles between Portlaoise and Carlow
It is almost 15 years since the rollout of public charging infrastructure to support the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in Ireland.
Yet there is...
‘Accident waiting to happen’ – Serious safety issues outlined at Laois primary school
Serious safety issues, described as 'an accident waiting to happen', have been outlined at a recent meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
Independent Councillor Tommy...
Proposal made for bandstand to be erected on lower Main Street in Portlaoise
Could we sees bands perform and live Podcasts take place on lower Main Street in Portlaoise in the future?
Well, this is a proposal that...
Bridges around Laois are in urgent need of repair before tragedy strikes
There is growing concern that a tragedy is waiting to happen as several bridges around County Laois continue to go unrepaired.
That is the view...
Local people are ‘living in fear’ nearby Ballybrophy Railway Station
Laois County Council have heard that local people who live nearby Ballybrophy Railway Station are "living in fear."
That is according to Fine Gael County...
€226,000 funding for Laois local sports partnership under the dormant accounts fund
€226,000 in funding has been announced for Laois Local Sports Partnership under the Dormant Accounts Fund.
€134,000 will be allocated for hubs, €45,000 for urban...
Could Laois have second Independent candidate in upcoming General Election?
Portarlington business-owner, Elaine Mullally last week announced her intention to run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming General Election.
Speculation continues to bubble, however, that...
Planning Permission granted to two sports clubs in Laois for improvements and modifications
Two sports clubs in the county have been awarded planning permission from Laois County Council for improvements and modifications.
St Joseph's GAA Club have had...
Head of Finance at Laois County Council retires after over 45 years of service
A long-serving Director of Services at Laois County Council has this week announced his retirement from the role.
Mr Gerry Murphy from Louth, Head of...
Inclement summer weather leading to fears of flooding and road safety issues
There has been no summer to speak of, with considerably more rain than is to be expected for the summer months.
This has led to...
Road safety ‘now the number one issue in Laois’ amid growing concerns in Camross...
"Road safety is now the number one issue in Laois," a local County Councillor has said, amid growing concerns in both Camross and Ballyfin.
Cllr...
Rathdowney urged to ‘move with the times’ amid accusations of discrimination against rural Laois...
A local County Councillor has called for Rathdowney to "move with the times," while another has accused Laois County Council of "discrimination" against rural...
Roadworks scheduled for popular Laois tourist destination in Slieve Bloom mountains
The Cathole Falls is among the most popular visitor attractions in Slieve Bloom Mountains, along with Glenbarrow Waterfall and the Ridge of Cappard boardwalk.
The...
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) accused of being ‘out of touch and out of control’
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have been accused of being "completely and utterly out of touch and out of control" following "botched" roadworks between Durrow...
Irish water accused of “leaving the people of Mountmellick in an awful situation” after...
Irish water have been accused of "leaving the people of Mountmellick in an awful situation" after an unannounced water stoppage in the town.
The water...
Over €4million boost for rural Laois development under newly launched LEADER scheme
The announcement of over €4million funding for rural development projects in Laois was celebrated recently in the offices of Laois Partnership Company, at the...
Planning: Conditional approval for 72 houses in Portlaoise and Montessori school in Stradbally
Laois County Council have given conditional approval for two noteworthy projects in recent days.
The first is in Portlaoise, where Brook Advantage Ltd have sought...
Reception celebrates Picture Our Future Exhibition showcasing Laois Climate Action at Portlaoise Library
A reception held last week celebrated Picture Our Future, a new and unique exhibition at Portlaoise Library highlighting Laois County Council's ongoing climate action...
The CUBE’s visit to Denmark ‘provided an insight into potential opportunities’ in Europe
Caroline Hofman, Managing Director of Portlaoise’s Low Carbon Centre of Excellence The CUBE, recently travelled to Denmark as part of a delegation from the...
Election of new Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Cathaoirleach described as ‘disappointing’ and ‘a foregone conclusion’
Fianna Fáil's Seamus McDonald has this morning been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District for the next twelve months.
While the...
First for Mullins as new agreement sees Sinn Fein Councillor elected chair for the...
After the drama and exchanges in the County Council chamber this morning, it was all very amicable this afternoon.
After the Portlaoise Councillors clashed over...
“I don’t need any lessons from a school teacher” – Sparks fly as Portlaoise...
Willie Aird has been elected as the chairman of the Portlaoise Municipal District for the next 12 months - but only after a fairly...
Planning: Applications made for medical clinic in Mountrath, car rental hub in Portlaoise, ball...
Medical Clinic, Mountrath
Giselle Lopes Semedo dos Reis has applied to the County Council seeking planning permission to form a new medical clinic in Mountrath.
The...
Padraig Fleming voted in as Cathaoirleach as new council term gets underway
Padraig Fleming was voted in as the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council for the next 12 months at today's AGM in what was...
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael strike deal to control Laois County Council for another...
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have struck a deal which will see them control Laois County Council once again for the next five years.
This...
Firearm, ammunition and drugs worth €285,000 seized following Garda raid in Laois
Gardaí in Portlaoise have seized €285,000 worth of various controlled drugs, a firearm and ammunition during a search operation.
This took place in Portlaoise, on...
Caroline Dwane Stanley says Sinn Féin ‘has to go back to basics and get...
It was a bitterly disappointing election campaign for Sinn Féin as the party failed to add to their two seats in Laois County Council.
They...
Seamus McDonald: ‘I get great help from my family and I get great support...
Fianna Fáil's Seamus McDonald will soon begin his fifth decade in local politics, having first been elected in 1985.
Cllr McDonald was successfully re-elected in...
Catherine Fitzgerald: ‘It’s an honour to represent your local community’
Fianna Fáil are once again the largest party in Laois, winning six out of 19 Council seats at last week's Local Elections.
Among those elected...
Aaron Kelly: ‘I’m happy with how I did. As a first-time candidate you’re always...
It was a bitterly disappointing election campaign for Sinn Féin as the party failed to add to their two seats in Laois County Council.
However,...
