Graiguecullen to stay in Laois, proposes Boundary Committee
There is relief for the people of Graiguecullen this evening with the news that the Carlow Boundary Review Committee has opposed any changes to...
‘Nobody who lives in Laois should have to travel to work’
A business networking event held in Portlaoise on Friday morning heard how there is a need for a “skills audit” in the county.
Seamus Delaney,...
Caravans causing a serious issue in Portarlington
Illegal parking in Portarlington was labelled an “absolute disgrace” at the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal Authority meeting this week.
Cllr Tom Mulhall said illegal parking and temporary...
Council backs legalisation of cannabis
Laois County Council has backed a motion in support of medicinal cannabis, to help people suffering from medical conditions.
Cllr Noel Tuohy, who brought the...
Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike trail could attract 25,000 visitors a year
Tourism bodies in Laois believe the €4 million Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail which has recently been granted planning permission could attract up to...
Cllr Mulhall asked not to shake President Trump’s hand
Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom Mullhall was asked not to shake President Donald Trump’s hand if he meets him on his visit to...
3,000 houses lie vacant as housing waiting list grows
Many families in Laois are waiting over four years to secure a council house, while 3,000 houses are currently lying idle in the county.
Due...
Parts of Portarlington like ‘a third world country’
Parts of Portarlington have been described as being like 'a third world country' by a County Councillor.
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mullins made the claim...
‘Housing response has to match the scale of the crisis’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the response to date by both local and National Government to the growing housing crisis has...
Unsightly tourist areas in Ballyfin and roads past repair in Borris-in-Ossory
The Catholes in Ballyfin and the Cahir road in Borris-in-Ossory were among some of the topics discussed at the recent Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Tourist...
Virgin Media announce when they will bring fiber broadband to Portarlington
Large parts of Portarlington, which were promised fiber power broadband 12 months ago, are finally set to get it.
Virgin Media have told Laois County...
Dead animals being dumped on farmlands
Dead animals are being tipped out by the truckload along with industrial scale dumping on farmers' land.
This was a claim made by cllr Caroline...
Portlaoise housing estate now waiting over 15 years for council to take it in...
The 15 year delay in having an estate in Portlaoise taken in charge by the council has been labelled an embarrassment by a local...
Election Countdown: Who’s in and who’s out of the sitting County Councillors ahead of...
The people of Laois and Ireland will be asked to vote in the Local Elections next year.
There's just over six months to go to...
Laois County Council to contact Minister for Health in regards to specialist medicine for...
In September of this year, a two year old Ballyroan girl captured the hearts of the nation as we saw her and her family...
After years of waiting Laois estates finally taken-in-charge
In a move that was well received at their monthly meeting, Laois councillors across the board welcomed the taking in charge of eight housing...
Over 100 solicitors attend major legal conference in Laois
Over 100 solicitors from the midlands attended the Midland General Practice Update 2019, a major legal conference which took place in the Midlands Park...
Claims of threats for highlighting anti-social behaviour
The vexed issue of anti-social behaviour in housing estates and unruly threatening behaviour from those responsible continues to preoccupy the authorities.
Albeit with some reluctance...
To bin or not to bin, that is the question
A call has been made on Laois County Council to replace all the rubbish bins in one Laois town with new solar bins in...
New committee set up to liaise on Electric Picnic issues
A new committee has been established to deal with public concerns regarding the Electric Picnic.
And in the long worn tradition of so many Irish...
Planning sought for new doctor’s surgery in centre of Portlaoise
Planning permission has been sought for the development of a doctor's surgery at the old Miller's Hardware off Bull Lane in the centre of...
Proposal made for barrier to be erected in busy Laois car park to combat...
A proposal to install a paid parking barrier in Lyster Square received a lukewarm response at yesterday's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
Cllr Thomasina...
Public bodies should attend municipal meetings, argues local councillor
A Laois county councillor has said that public bodies like the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Office of Public Works (OPW) should be...
Laois County Council commit to car park revamp in Laois town as new regime...
A new car parking regime is set to come into force in a Laois town later this year.
Mountrath is to be subject to ‘time...
Planning permission approved for new playground in Laois village
Planning permission to build a brand new playground in Borris-In-Ossory has been approved.
The matter came before members of Laois County Council this afternoon and,...
Calls for cameras to be installed in Laois cemetery to stamp out ‘thefts’ and...
A call has been made for security cameras to be installed at a Laois cemetery.
Fianna Fail Councillor Catherine Fitzgerald put down the motion in...
Laois Councillors reject ‘Ballymun style’ developments and place cap on the number of storeys...
High rise residential developments will not be coming to Laois any time soon after Laois County Councillors rejected any suggestion of them at a...
Laois TD says 99% of Laois householders will see no change to property
99% of all Laois homeowners will see no change or an actual reduction in their Local Property Tax bill - according to a Laois...
Laois Councillors call on Justice Minister to introduce minimum sentence for those carrying a...
Laois County Council is to write to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to call on her to introduce a minimum prison sentence for anyone...
Work needed on Cullohill Mountain and bridge in Durrow
The road at Cullohill Mountain is in bad need of a resurface according to local councillor for the area Ollie Clooney.
Cllr Clooney had a...
