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...
Tributes flow for former Councillor on return to chamber
Laois County Council chamber was packed on Thursday evening for a reception for the Cooper family from Coolrain, owners of the Irish Grand National-winning...
Vacant properties vandalized in housing estate in Abbeyleix
A number of vacant houses in an Abbeyleix estate have been vandalized and are now causing a health and safety issue, it has been...
Land owners urged to cut hedges before March deadline
At this morning's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, there was a strong call for land owners to cut their hedges before the March deadline.
The issue...
Tributes paid to late Jerry Lodge following sad passing
Last night, the sad news that local Councillor Jerry Lodge had sadly passed away began to emerge.
The Fianna Fail Cllr held the role of...
Works planned for derelict courthouse
Money is available for planned works to improve the appearance and security of the Borris-in-Ossory Courthouse.
This statement came after cllr Brendan Phelan asked for...
Council buy old Portlaoise primary school to use as new home for local music...
The old Scoil Mhuire primary school building in Portlaoise has been purchased by Laois County Council from Portlaoise parish - and it will be...
Remedial works wanted for, ‘rollercoaster of a road’ in Laois
The Mountrath to Abbeyleix road has been described as, "The worst road in the county' according to one Laois councillor.
Cllr James Kelly made the...
‘Chaos’ traffic at Portlaoise primary schools causing people to go to different schools, warns...
Serious action is needed in the form of parking places and set-down bays for the school campuses at Summerhill in Portlaoise, because the unsavoury...
Official barrier to safety railings at pedestrian crossings
Local authority officials are opposed to the erection of any further safety railings at pedestrian crossing junctions councillors have been told.
While it used to...
E-tendering framework killing small local businesses
The rules and regulations that compel agencies like Laois County Council to put contracts out for quotes by e-tender is detrimental to Laois businesses...
Clarification sought on the proposed Bog Road flood relief system in Laois
Portarlington based Fianna Fail Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick is seeking
clarification on the proposed Bog Road Flood Relief Project for the
Town
Eddie said: "These works should have...
Green light for new homes but only after divisive vote
It took a divisive vote to clear the way for six new houses planned for Mountmellick.
While the vote itself was divisive it was also...
Manager invited to visit Laois town ‘some dark night’
It sounds ominous alright.
But it’s not as sinister or salacious as it might first appear.
But yes, the Chief Executive of Laois County Council, John...
Frustration grows as two Laois housing estates still not ‘taken in charge’
Frustration was palpable in the chamber of Laois County Council this afternoon as two Laois housing estates have still not been 'taken in charge'.
When...
Laois soccer club and special needs school to benefit from lease of County Council...
A Laois soccer club and a special needs school are to benefit from the leasing of lands owned by Laois County Council to them.
For...
Update sought on Council plan on facilitation of public spaces for retail and hospitality...
Laois County Councillor Mary Sweeney has sought an update from Laois County Council on how they plan for the facilitation of public spaces for...
Wheelchair car parking space to be installed outside health centre in Laois town
A new wheelchair car parking space is to be installed outside a health centre in a Laois town.
Fianna Fail Councillor Paschal McEvoy called on...
Speed an issue on Laois roads as councillors again express frustration over limits
There's rarely a meeting in Laois County Council goes by without frustration being expressed over various speed limits around the county.
And so it was...
An Bord Pleanala decision on flooding works in Laois town due this month
A decision on a proposed flood relief plan for a Laois town is due by the end of this month.
Back in February, Laois County...
Fears that ‘cars could crash into houses’ near busy bridge outside Laois village
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...
Three Laois towns selected for free parking in support of local businesses ahead of...
Laois County Council has decided to operate free parking in three Laois towns for the next two Saturday's.
In a bid to help support local...
Call made for Laois village to receive its own playground
A Laois County Councillor has called for a playground to be constructed in the village of Clough.
Independent Councillor James Kelly made the call at...
Further land sold by Laois County Council at Togher as two companies seek to...
Laois County Council have sold a further 3.78 hectares at the Junction 17 National Enterprise Park at Togher in Portlaoise with two businesses paying...
