Planning permission granted for major new development at busy Laois national school
Planning permission has been awarded for a major new project in Portlaoise at Summerhill and Aghnaharna, near Holy Family National School at a total site...
St Mary’s Hall to be leased out in an effort to resolve ’embarrassing’ maintenance...
An ongoing battle between Portlaoise Panthers and Laois County Council has reached a new milestone, with local councillors hopeful that this will help to...
Civic Reception to be held for Timahoe National School – winners of 2024 All-Ireland...
Laois County Council has confirmed it will hold a Civic Reception for Timahoe National School, who were crowned winners of the All-Ireland Mini-Scientist Exhibition...
Laois County Council make formal statement regarding Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation
Laois County Council has made a formal statement regarding the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation.
The judicial commission which was published in 2021,...
In Pictures: Laois County Council’s trip to New York City for St Patrick’s weekend
Laois County Council have published an account of a visit to New York by Council representatives as part of the St Patrick's weekend celebrations...
Arts grants awarded to 25 groups and individuals across Laois
Laois County Council have announced their allocation of arts grants for the beginning of 2024, with a total of 25 groups and individuals receiving...
Four major projects set out for Portlaoise and Portarlington, including 67 homes to be...
It was a busy day at Laois County Council's monthly meeting last week, with the Council outline four major projects for Portlaoise and Portarlington.
The...
County Council introduces new schemes and strategies to govern social housing across Laois
Laois County Council this week adopted three proposals which will directly affect how the Council interacts with social housing across the County.
The three adoptions...
Pedestrian crossing sought for Ballybrittas as Laois County Council set to appoint a dedicated...
A pedestrian crossing has been sought for the village of Ballybrittas, which is located on the old main Dublin Road, while Laois County Council...
Continued frustration at length of time it’s taking for light repairs across Laois
A number of Laois County Councillors again expressed their extreme frustration at the length of time it is taking for light repairs to be...
Calls for Stradbally footpath to be extended to scenic Oughaval Woods
Calls have been made for the recently-installed footpath in Stradbally to be extended further - in order to allow people walk all the way...
Meeting planned to begin talks on a proposed major new indoor sports complex in...
Laois County Councillors have led a charge for a new, state-of-the-art indoor sports complex to be developed in Portlaoise.
The first step came on Monday...
Road signs in Laois are ‘an embarrassment’ according to a local County Councillor
A local County Councillor has called the condition of road signs in Laois "an embarrassment," and called for a major cleanup operation to take...
‘I’ve never seen a debacle like this before’ says local councillor following delays on...
Mr Trevor Hennessy, Assistant Senior Engineer this week provided the Portlaoise Municipal District with an update on the state off affairs at the Clonrooske...
‘Significant milestone’ as path to Portlaoise Bus Service becomes clearer
The path is becoming clearer for the much-maligned Portlaoise Bus Service after a recent announcement by Laois County Council.
Speaking at the March meeting of...
Speed limit changes expected across Ireland according to Laois County Council
Mr James Dowling, Senior Executive Engineer at Laois County Council has revealed that the Department of Transport is preparing legislation for changes to speed...
Portlaoise Local Area Plan to be published “in the coming weeks” with urban link...
A draft proposal for the Portlaoise Local Area Plan is to be published "in the coming weeks" and will include details of the urban...
Important maintenance scheduled for Portlaoise Leisure Centre playground this summer
The Portlaoise Leisure Centre playground is scheduled for an aesthetic upgrade after a discussion at the March meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District this...
Revised, reduced fares to become available for public transport in Portlaoise in the future
Revised, reduced fares will become available for public transport in Portlaoise in the future according to Laois County Council.
Speaking at the March meeting of...
Born na Mona urged to retain Laois site ‘with unlimited tourist potential’
Born na Mona have been urged by Loois County Councillors to ensure the continued use of a site "with unlimited tourist potential."
The motion was...
‘A great friend, a great councillor, and a great loss’ – Tributes paid to...
Tributes have been paid all day at Laois County Council to former Cathaoirleach, Mr Tom Mulhall, who sadly passed away on Monday.
Mr Mulhall (71)...
A 50-year-old Laois estate is in urgent need of improved parking local County Councillor...
An estate built 50 years ago is in urgent need of modern parking facilities Laois County Council has heard.
The problem arose a the the...
Maintenance work at a rural Laois school to be carried out ‘in the coming...
Laois County Council has told the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District that it will carry out maintenance work at a rural school "in the coming weeks."
Mr...
Laois County Council urged to take action at rural playground described as ‘a very...
Laois County Council have been urged to take action at a rural playground, which has been described as "a very serious safety issue."
Independent Cllr Ollie...
‘Dire situation’ as raw sewage ‘seeping out’ onto main road near Laois village
A 'dire situation' where raw sewage is seeping out onto a main road near a Laois village was highlighted at a Laois County Council...
‘Frustration’ as Laois housing estate, ‘completed 15 years’, still waiting for ‘taking in charge’...
A Laois County Councillor expressed his frustration at the slow process behind 'Taking in Charge' of a Portarlington housing estate.
Sinn Fein's Aidan Mullins asked,...
New parking facilities ‘would be a great asset’ to rural Laois cemetery
A rural Laois cemetery could be in line for a facelift, with talks underway to develop new parking facilities.
The issue was raised by Independent...
€3 million for Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District’s 2024 Roads Programme
The Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District has increased allocation of The Roads Programme from €2.5 million to €3 million.
Independent Cllr James Kelly has welcomed the increase,...
More new developments given the green light in Portlaoise’s Togher Business Park
Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to two separate companies for a pair of new developments in Togher, Portlaoise.
Allwood Architectural Joinery Ltd have...
Improvement and safety works at rural Laois Church to be carried out ‘in the...
A rural Laois Church is set for improvement works after a local County Councillor raised the issue at the March meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick...