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...
Abolishing USC for under 30s would incentivise young people to ‘stay, live and work...
The Government need to look at ways of incentivising young people to stay, live and work in Ireland.
One way of doing this would be...
Pressure mounts on Government to intervene following Oasis ticket fiasco
Pressure continues to mount on the Government to put measures in place that would control Ticketmaster's "exclusionary" practices.
This has been a hot topic among...
‘Scandalous’ lack of Domestic Violence refuge for Laois described as ‘a potentially deadly situation’
The "scandalous" lack of a Domestic Violence Refuge for Laois has been described as "a potentially deadly situation" this week.
That is the view of...
Council chaos as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil accused of ‘not wanting transparency’
There were chaotic scenes in Laois County Council this week as Government parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil were accused of 'not wanting transparency'.
The...
New CEO of Laois County Council set to be rubber-stamped as former Director of...
A new Chief Executive of Laois County Council is set to be appointed, with former Director of Services Michael Rainey to be rubber-stamped for...
Selections made to help shape Laois’s future over next five years
Laois County Council this week assigned Chairs and Elected Members to the main Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) in the county.
SPCs are local authority committees...
Laois to support Occupied Territories Bill opposing ‘Israeli genocide in Palestine’
Laois County Council has agreed to support the Occupied Territories Bill with a view to opposing the ongoing Israeli war in Palestine.
There have also...
HSE awarded planning permission for new Ophthalmology Unit and apartment news in Portlaoise
The Health Service Executive (HSE) have been granted planning permission to construct a new Ophthalmology Unit in Portlaoise.
The development will be at Portlaoise Family...
Shouting match at Laois County Council as councillors let fly over disposal of land
A routine part of proceedings at Laois County Council descended into a shouting match this week as opposition councillors let fly.
Elected members and Council...
Laois County Councillors support new proposal to increase Local Property Tax
The Local Property Tax (LPT) is set to increase by 5% in Laois after County Councillors were close to unanimous in their support of...
Planning: Local developer seeking planning permission to build 40 houses in Portarlington
A local developer has applied to Laois County Council for planning permission to begin a new residential development in one of the county's biggest...
Improved cycle signage would benefit environment, physical health and mental wellbeing
Improved and upgraded cycle signage for would benefit people's physical health and mental wellbeing as well as the environment.
That is according to Fianna Fáil County Councillor...
Lack of car parking facilities at Clonaslee Heath Centre is ‘totally unfair’
The lack of proper car parking facilities at Clonaslee Heath Centre has been described as "totally unfair."
That is the opinion of local County Councillor,...
Killeshin and Arles described as ‘unsafe’ due to grievous road safety concerns
Two Laois villages have been described as "unsafe" as road safety issues are causing grievous concerns for local residents.
People living in the villages of...
Batteries being stolen from digital signs at schools in Errill and Rathdowney
Batteries are being stolen from digital signs at schools in Errill and Rathdowney, which is causing serious safety concerns.
That is according to local Fine...
New by-laws needed to help pedestrians and cyclists on road that has been ‘destroyed’
New by-laws may be needed to help pedestrians and cyclists on a Laois road that has been "destroyed."
Independent County Councillor Aisling Moran called for...
Improved public lighting urgently needed at former Laois hotel before a ‘tragic loss of...
Improved public lighting is urgently needed at a well-known former Laois hotel before it results in 'the tragic loss of life'.
The Montague Hotel in...
New signage needed to show use of E-Scooters on footpaths is illegal
New signage could be on the way to County Laois to drive home the message that the use of E-Scooters on footpaths is illegal.
While...
New parking facilities ‘would mean a lot’ for the people of Mountrath
Mountrath could be in line to receive a boost to its current parking facilities in a move that would "mean a lot" to the...
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...
