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...
No money available to repair damaged bridge in Camross
A crumbling bridge that was struck by a vehicle in Camross cannot be repaired because no funding is currently available.
Part of the structure at...
Calls for pedestrian crossing and ramp in Portlaoise estate
A pedestrian crossing should be installed at the top of the Summerhill Estate in Portlaoise, a council meeting has heard.
Labour Cllr Noel Tuohy says...
Portlaoise estate waiting 20 years to be taken in charge
Work on a foul sewer pumping station at an estate in Laois is holding up the area being taken in charge.
An update was sought...
Gardaí maintain presence in O’Moore Place following ‘despicable act’
The burning of a house at O’Moore Place was described as a “despicable and mindless act” by Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland.
The issue...
Young man makes plea for wheelchair-friendly swings in Laois playgrounds
Wheelchair-friendly swings should be provided in playgrounds in Laois, a councillor has claimed after he received a heart-wrenching letter outlining the exclusion one wheelchair...
Cllr King on song as he is elected first citizen of Laois
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...
Lakes in Portlaoise cause for ‘serious worry’
"I was absolutely shocked and horrified at the lake in Glendowns Housing Estate," said councillor Pauline Madigan at the latest Portlaoise municipal district meeting.
Cllr...
Nursing home planned for Graiguecullen
A new 60-bed nursing home is being planned for Graiguecullen.
It is expected the facility at Ballykillen will create up to 20 jobs and will...
Towns and villages ‘have been abandoned by Bus Éireann’ says local councillor
A Laois county councillor has said that Mountrath and Castletown have been 'abandoned' by Bus Éireann.
Cllr James Kelly made the statement at the latest...
‘Worst footpath in Laois,’ to be replaced
"It's the worst footpath in Laois", these were the words of local councillor Pascal McEvoy, in regards to the footpath at The Drive estate...
NPA refuse to contribute to cost of road works for the Ploughing
A meeting of Laois County Council has heard that the local authority had to plough almost €200k of its own funds into road works...
Spate of objections to new Mountmellick housing
There is a spate of opposition after being lodged against plans to provide new housing in Mountmellick.
Dozens of objections have been made by other...
Portarlington footpaths, dangerous road and parking issues
The town of Portarlington is in line for a major upgrade of its footpaths but local councillor Aidan Mullins did raise some concerns about...
Laois County Council urged to up their social media game
Laois County Council's use of social media "needs attention", according to Fine Gael councillor Thomasina Connell, the new chairperson of Portlaoise Municipal District.
She brought...
Warm welcome as speed ramps installed in The Swan
Local residents in The Swan and anyone who has ever travelled through the Laois village will know that it's a prime location for speeding...
Laois Councillor renews appeal to abolish annual registration fee for nurses and midwives
"A round of applause is lovely, but this is a proper gesture that shows how much we all value the work that nurses have...
Update: ESB say they are not liable for pole that has been ‘crashed into...
The ESB say they are not liable for a pole on a Laois road after a Laois County Councillor called on them to 'cop...
Laois Gardai involved Criminal Assets Bureau raids in the Midlands
Gardai from Portlaoise were involved in a Criminal Assets Bureau Search Operation involving three raids in the Midlands today.
Two residential addresses and a property...
Calls for car park to be constructed in Laois village as cars ‘bumper to...
A call has been made for Laois County Council to investigate the possibility of erecting a car park in a Laois village.
Independent Cllr Ollie...
Angry exchanges as no date given for reopening of Portlaoise Leisure Centre
The issue of when Portlaoise Leisure Centre will re-open was raised at a Municipal District meeting in Laois County Council today with councillors expressing...
Laois County Council commits to delivering 612 new homes over the next two years
Laois County Council intends to deliver 612 new homes over 2022 and 2023.
This detail was unveiled by Chief Executive John Mulholland at Monday's Council...
‘As a council we need to do more to make public spaces safe’
A Laois County Councillor has called for a review of public spaces in Portlaoise "with a view of making these safer for families, children...
Burnt-out houses in Portlaoise should be restored for people with disabilities
The renovation of two burnt-out houses in Portlaoise that were recently destroyed in a fire is a perfect opportunity for Laois County Council to...
