Tag: Laois County Council

Laois County Council's Severe Weather Assessment Team have released a statement ahead of the arrival of Storm Darragh. Laois has been battered by rain so...

Statkraft Ireland have been awarded provisional planning permission to construct a new wind farm, substation and underground line along part of the Laois/Offaly border. The...

Some of the best student artists across Laois were honoured recently at a ceremony hosted by the Arts Office of Laois County Council. Prize winners...

The November monthly meeting of Laois County Council took place this week, with new Chief Executive, Mr Michael Rainey, in the hot seat for...

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...

Laois County Council announced their Budget 2025 this week, with close to €124 million to be spent - an increase of 9% from last...

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...

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...

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%...

Two primary school students received a Civic Reception from Laois County Council last week. Tomas Ramsbottom and Emma Burke of Timahoe National School were the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

An event has been held in Laois which blended sustainability discussions, music, and social engagement, all with the aim of inspiring climate action at...

Current IFA President Francie Gorman is set to be honoured with a Civic Reception in Laois County Council. Gorman, who farms in Ballinakill but is...

A mental health charity has spoken of the need for increased funding, education and awareness amid a concerning rise in the rates of depression...

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...

Renowned comedian and author Colm O'Regan performed his acclaimed show, Climate Worrier, to a packed audience at PJ Kavanagh’s Pub in Portlaoise recently. The event...

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" according to Fianna Fáil Councillor Paschal McEvoy. Cllr McEvoy asked that the...

For the second time in under a month, Laois County Council have voted to block the introduction of live streaming of Council meetings, despite...

Parents and children in Laois are enduring a harrowing experience at the moment as they struggle to cope with the ongoing shortage of enrolment...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Make Way Day, an initiative aimed at promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, was celebrated recently at a wonderful event in Portlaoise. This year’s theme,...