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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...
PJ Kelly Ballybrittas

‘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...
The Glen, Kilnacourt

‘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...
Laois County Council General

€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...
Milltown, St Joseph's GAA

Three passing bays to be installed on ‘narrow and busy’ Laois road

Laois County Council has agreed to install three passing bays from the N80 up to St Joseph's GAA grounds at Milltown. This is St Joseph's...

Laois County Council meet with An Garda Síochána to discuss ‘ongoing anti-social behaviour at...

Laois County Council have met with An Garda Síochána to discuss the "ongoing anti-social behaviour at Glendine" in the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Mr James Dowling,...

Builder appointed as Sophia Housing and Laois County Council move forward with ambitious and...

The formal contract signing to appoint a builder of 52 homes in the town centre Portlaoise, and a range of public amenities works was...
Laois County Council General

Planning permission granted for 99 new houses and créche in Laois village

Planning permission has been granted to construct a 99-house housing development and a creche in Ballylinan. JC Brenco Developments Ltd has been awarded planning permission...

In Pictures: Five Laois schools involved in exciting new initiative, The Antarctic Project

Laois County Council, in collaboration with Laois Education Support Centre, has announce the successful conclusion of "The Antarctic Project," an engaging competition that captivated...

LOETB receives lowest youth work funding in Ireland – ‘If we don’t spend money...

Young people in Laois "are being treated totally and completely unfairly," Laois County Council has heard. In terms of youth funding, the Laois Offaly Educate...

Septic tank owners encouraged to contact Laois County Council to register for waste water...

Laois County Council has encouraged people interested in the Domestic Waste Water Treatment (septic tank) scheme to contact the Council's Environment Section to register...

Councillors and community fear Eirgrid/ESB see Coolnabacky Substation as ‘a massive power hub’

The Coolnabacky Substation continues to be a lightning rod for controversy, drawing the ire of local residents and politicians time and time again. Locals have...

Calls made for increased support for breastfeeding facilities in urban areas across Laois

A Laois County Councillor has called for increased support for breastfeeding facilities across the County, predominantly in urban areas. Cllr Thomasina Connell raised the motion...
RTS Substation Group Ratheniska

A recent Risk Assessment into Coolnabacky Substation ‘did not go far enough’ local residents...

The discontent of the local community with the coming Coolnabacky Substation in Ratheniska continued this week, with questions being raised over the legitimacy of...

Calls made for safety improvements at national school ‘in such a dangerous position’

Calls have been made for safety improvements to be implemented at The Rock National School, with Laois County Councillors expressed concern for students, teachers...
John-Mulholland LaoisToday

BREAKING: Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland announces decision to retire

Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland has announced that he will retire from the role in June of this year. Mr Mulholland will retire before...

Transport Infrastructure Ireland draws the ire of Portlaoise County Councillor

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have drawn the ire of a Laois County Councillor this week. Speaking at the February meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District,...

Two local County Councillors join forces to call for Master Plan for Abbeyleix

Two local County Councillors have joined forces to call for a Master Plan to be prepared in Abbeyleix Fine Gael Cllr Barry Walsh and Fianna...
Rathmore Road Footpath

‘Do they want the Guinness Storehouse or a zoo?’ – Councillors fume over reason...

Laois County Councillors were deeply unhappy following a reply to a motion calling for the construction of a footpath to connect the Rathmore Road...

Local Councillor calls for review into ‘ongoing problems entering and exiting’ Portlaoise estate

A local County Councillor has called for a review of the entrance to Kylebrook Estate on the Abbeyleix Road and the "ongoing problems entering...
Caroline Dwane-Stanley Laois County Council

List of improvement measures announced for Knockmay area of Portlaoise

Laois County council have revealed a list of improvement measures currently being undertaken in the Knockmay area of Portlaoise. These measures include a Community Involvement...

Calls made for new welcome signs at Killasmeestia ‘to reflect the history of the...

The small village of Killasmeestia - located about halfway between Borris-in-Ossory and Rathdowney - could be in line for new welcome signs if local...

Local County Councillor calls for improvements and repairs to take place in Rathdowney

Laois County Council have been urged to take action at Knockiel Drive housing estate in Rathdowney. Fine Gael Cllr John King made the call at...
St Mary's Hall Portlaoise Panthers

Portlaoise Panthers forced to evacuate St Mary’s Hall on Saturday night and plea for...

Portlaoise Panthers Basketball Club have become a victim of their own success in recent times. The club's Women's achieved historic success last year when they...

Laois County Council to seek funding for “urgently needed” safety works in Durrow

At the February meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal Distric, Laois County Council announced that they would be seeking funding for "urgently needed" safety works...

Road improvements ‘a matter of urgency’ in Ballyfin and Kilcavan local Councillor says

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...