Tag: Seamus McDonald

A local County Councillor has accused Laois County Council of "doing nothing" to address dangerous trees across the county. Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney hit out...

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...

New signage and signage that needs to be repaired were topics for discussion at the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District this week. Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus McDonald,...

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...

The Cathole Falls is among the most popular visitor attractions in Slieve Bloom Mountains, along with Glenbarrow Waterfall and the Ridge of Cappard boardwalk. The...

Fianna Fáil's Seamus McDonald will soon begin his fifth decade in local politics, having first been elected in 1985. Cllr McDonald was successfully re-elected in...

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

A local County Councillor has said he is "embarrassed" in raising his motion, which he said he first raised 15 years ago. Fianna Fáil Cllr Seamus...

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...

A local County Councillor has called for improvements to be made in two rural areas "as a matter of urgency." The areas in question are...

A Laois County Councillor has demanded that safety works are carried out at what he described as a 'deadly dangerous' junction at a Laois...

A local Councillor has highlighted the tourism potential of Rosenallis, whilst also urging for better care of the rivers in the area. Fianna Fáil Cllr...

Illegal dumping continues to be a blight on our our beautiful county, with the issue raising the ire of local Councillors yet again. Cllr Seamus...

A local County Councillor has called for improvements to some of Laois's most popular tourist attractions. Cllr Seamus McDonald called on Laois County Council to...

Cllr Seamus McDonald has called on Laois County Council to inspect and treat Japanese knotweed at Cavan Street, Ballyfin. The Fianna Fáil Cllr was speaking...

Councillor Seamus McDonald has called on Laois County Council to erect signage for the old Castlebrack graveyard which is off the N80 between Mountmellick...

It's now almost five years since the dreadful floods hit Mountmellick hard and rarely a month goes by in Laois County Council without reference...

There was outrage and anger expressed at a meeting in Laois County Council over dumping in one of our main tourist spots. Independent Councillor James...

Residents living near a busy bridge over the River Owenass are fearful that cars could crash into their homes. So says Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus...

There appears to be no quick solution in sight for the ongoing parking issues at one of Laois's most popular tourist destinations. Gardai have been...

Road repair, tree trimming and flooding were three issues that arose at the recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district. Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus McDonald...

Laois County Councillors have called on the Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien, to abolish Strategic Housing Developments (SHD) immediately. Normally applications for planning permission first...

There is deep sadness in Rosenallis this week following the passing of Joe Wisely. Mr Wisely passed away on Saturday November 21 and he was...

"Nobody should have to live like this - to live in fear of flooding. When it rains, it is like monsoon season in China." These...

The idea that a private car park could be opened to alleviate some of the major issues with the lack of car parking facilities...

Seamus McDonald is Fianna Fáil’s longest-serving county councillor in Laois, the Rosenallis man first having been elected in 1985. Indeed only current Cathaoirleach Willie Aird of Fine...

Brought to you in association with People First Credit Union Seamus McDonald is Fianna Fáil's longest-serving county councillor in Laois, the Rosenallis man first having...

Brought to you in association with People First Credit Union Fianna Fail's Seamus McDonald has been elected in the Borris-Mountmellick area on the eight count...

Brought to you in association with People First Credit Union Two new first-time candidates have put the cat among the pigeons in the Borris-Mountmellick Municipal...

Brought to you in association with People First Credit Union One of the puzzling anomalies of Laois-Offaly politics is how villages like Ballacolla and Bracknagh...