Tag: Laois County Council
Laois councillors rubber-stamp decision to sell land to Glanbia
The Laois County Council decision to sell five hectares of land to Glanbia for the development of a new cheese factory has been widely...
Council buy old Portlaoise primary school to use as new home...
The old Scoil Mhuire primary school building in Portlaoise has been purchased by Laois County Council from Portlaoise parish - and it will be...
Safety scheme on road near Mountmellick rejected
A proposed safety scheme at Clonaghdoo has been rejected by members of Laois County Council.
At the monthly meeting of Laois County Council, Cllr Seamus...
Prime Portlaoise town centre site gets new zoning status
The potential of the Maltings Site in Portlaoise was highlighted with its change of zoning in the draft Portlaoise Local Area Plan this week.
The...
Council agrees to zone extra Portlaoise land for housing
An additional 18 hectares of land have been zoned residential under the draft Portlaoise Local Area Plan which could allow for an additional 5-600...
In Pictures: Laois artist and school combine to raise awareness of...
The Artists in Schools programme at Scoil Tighearnach Naofa, Cullohill, where local artist Annie Holland and students created a Giant 8ft Bee, has been...
In Pictures: Jobs potential of local Hub and Fab Lab stressed...
The Portarlington PEC Innovation Hub and Fab Lab was officially opened on Friday, June 22 - a facility which should create further jobs in...
Laois footballers “just weren’t prepared” for Leinster final, council hears
Laois players "just weren't prepared" for the Leinster Final against Dublin and were let down by the County Board, Cllr Ben Brennan told the...
Cllr King on song as he is elected first citizen of...
Councillor John King serenaded Laois County Council with his rendition of Lovely Laois as he was elected Cathaoirleach this afternoon.
The Rathdowney councillor was elected...
Laois is the safest place for a stray dog in Ireland,...
New figures show that Laois has one of only two county pounds in Ireland where no dog died in 2017.
New statistics for the Department...
HSE should be ‘broken up’ to improve accountability
The HSE should be broken up along the lines of the old health boards, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard.
Cllr Willie Aird...
Gardaí seek help after overnight dumping of rubbish
Help is being sought from locals in Clonaslee to track down culprits responsible for overnight dumping in the area.
The incident occurred at Castlecuffe in...
Laois leisure centres could be amalgamated
Portlaoise and Portarlington Lesuire Centres could be amalgamated under a new review.
The two leisure centres in Laois are both funded by Laois County Council,...
Reintroduction of tax relief for trade union subs
Tax relief on trade union subscriptions should be re-introduced, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard.
Cllr Noel Tuohy had a motion before the...
Extra funding hopes for new Portlaoise Library
It is believed extra funding will be provided for the new library in Portlaoise, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard.
Cllr Willie Aird...
Study venue one of several proposals from Laois Comhairle na nÓg
The current library building at Lyster Square could become a study centre for students, Laois County Council has heard.
The details were relayed during a...
REVEALED: Three more candidates come forward to replace late Cllr Jerry...
Last week, we brought you the news that three men had put themselves forward to take the County Council seat of the late Portlaoise Cllr...
Parish priest objects to religious order home extension
A local parish priest has objected to a proposed development by a religious order in Castletown due to his “serious concerns” over sewerage capacity...
Over thirty families move into new homes in Portlaoise
A total of thirty-three new families were allocated their new homes at Conniberry Way in Portlaoise this week, it was confirmed at the monthly...
REVEALED: Three men in the running to replace the late Cllr...
Three men are in the running to take the County Council seat of the late Portlaoise Cllr Jerry Lodge, LaoisToday can reveal.
There was widespread...
Concerns raised for residents over Portlaoise development works
Concerns were expressed on behalf of residents close to Togher where Laois County Council plans to develop an ambitious 72 acre enterprise park.
The issue...
Concerns voiced over improvement works at Portlaoise roundabout
Planned works at a roundabout in Portlaoise has been held up due to safety concerns in connection to it.
The roundabout at Rockview on the...
43 homes repossessed by Laois County Council
Laois County Council has repossessed 43 houses as a result of mortgage arrears between 2010 and September 2017.
16 of these repossessions were forced on...
Planned apartment development on Portlaoise convent site
A design document for apartments is currently being prepared for the Presentation Convent site in Portlaoise town centre, it has been confirmed.
The monthly meeting...
Council planning 600 new houses in Laois
Laois County Council is aiming to provide 600 new houses in Laois within the next three years and also plans to exceed its social...
Master plan for Portlaoise Enterprise Park almost ready
A master plan will be published soon for the Enterprise Park development at Togher, on the outskirts of Portlaoise.
The monthly meeting of Laois County...
Council’s boost of over €2 million from development contributions
Laois County Council took in a total of €2,254,773.53 in development contributions in the 2017, it has been revealed.
Details were outlined to the monthly...
Substantial housing development granted permission in Portlaoise
Laois County Council have granted planning permission for a substantial housing development in Portlaoise.
Aston Homes plan to construct 87 two-storey homes
These comprise of 60...
Concerns outlined after fall on paving near library
The cobble block paving is causing major concern for locals at Abbeyleix Library with a person falling on it last week.
The concerns were outlined...
Council housing staff subjected to “outrageous” antisocial behaviour
Housing staff of Laois County Council had to endure “outrageous behaviour” during an antisocial incident involving a person seeking housing accommodation last week, today’s...