Tag: Laois County Council

Laois County Council have been urged to make contact with Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to address "a very strange" situation in the County. Fianna...

Raw sewage is coming up through manholes and onto residential properties according to a local County Councillor. Independent Cllr Ben Brennan made the claim at the...

Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to Kingscroft Developments Ltd for a residential development in Cooltederry, Portarlington. The development is to comprise of 67...

Laois County Councillors in the Portlaoise area have been left angry at the latest update on their ongoing battle to improve traffic flow on...

A Laois County Councillor has said the Irish State is not 'getting value for money from private agencies'. According to Independent Cllr Aisling Moran, Ireland...

Diverse organisations participants celebrate the completion of a ‘groundbreaking’ climate action course in Portlaoise. The course aims to equip communities with vital skills to tackle...

A new candidate has thrown their name in the hat to contest the upcoming Local Elections, scheduled for June 7. Kevin Drennan, from the Coolrain/Camross...

Laois County Council have been presented with a petition containing over 500 signatures this week, as a rural community aims to send a strong...

Laois County Council have been urged to remember the importance of roadside drainage systems and the important part such drains play with regard to...

The importance of drains, road-side drainage and drainage maintenance was highlighted this week in Laois County Council. Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin made the passionate...

Calls have been made for improvement works to be carried out at a popular Laois golf course described as "an invaluable asset for the...

A Laois County Councillor has hit out at the ESB, describing some recent actions by the company as "a disgrace." Fianna Fáil Cllr Paddy Bracken...

This week marked the final monthly meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District, with a Laois County Councillor hoping to improve "a very important facility"...

One of the newest political parties in Ireland will have a candidate in Laois in the Local Elections, which are set to take place...

Laois County Council hosted a Civic Reception for Abbeyleix Tidy Towns following the town’s All-Ireland victory last year. The group, led by chairperson Robbie Quinn,...

Bike Week 2024, an annual celebration promoting the joys of cycling, is taking place throughout Ireland from May 11 to 19. The theme - "Cycling...

Laois County Council have set out a path to deliver 631 social houses across the next two years in all areas of the County. Laois...

A historic site in Laois, labelled an "eye-sore" and in a "total state of dereliction" has been earmarked for a new 30-home development. The Irishtown...

Laois County Councillors have called for updates and clarification from the Department of Transport regarding their planned speed review process. Fine Gael Cllr Barry Walsh...

A local Councillor has called for an easing of regulations for developments under €500,000 which come from voluntary groups and sporting organisations. Fine Gael Cllr...

A Laois County Councillor has called for the introduction of a temporary medical card for people with a terminal illness or long-term illness. Fine Gael...

Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Mr John Mulholland has said his farewells to the Council and the County, saying Laois is 'blessed in...

Laois County Council Arts have partnered with the Dunamaise Arts Centre and Laois Library Service to present a selection of creative projects during the...

A group of international student's from one of the region's leading universities have given a presentation to Laois County Council this week, offering ideas,...

Laois County Council will host a Civic Reception for Abbeyleix Tidy Towns, following the town’s All-Ireland victory last year. The group will be welcomed to...

The election launches are coming thick and fast - and Pauline Flanagan was among the first out of the traps in Portlaoise when she...

The death has occurred of Paddy Macken, a former Laois County Council official who was highly regarded and is remembered for his warmth and...

Barnashrone National School  The Board of Management of Barnashrone National School have sought planning permission from Laois County council to redevelop the rural school nestled...

The 2024 Local Elections are fast approaching and things are heating across the county ahead of polling day on June 7. Wexford TD to launch...

The reimagining of a Laois town has been selected as one of the three new projects to receive development funding of €10,000 under the...