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...
Homeless people in Laois being sent to live in Mullingar and Longford hostels
A local County Councillor has told how homeless people in Laois have been sent to live in hostels as far away as Mullingar and...
Industrial Development Authority chief coming to Laois following damning report
The Chief Executive of the Industrial Development Authority will 'visit Laois over the next couple of months', it has been revealed.
Martin Shanahan will come...
Over 400 names have dropped off the Laois County Council housing list
The Laois County Council housing waiting list has seen a drop of over 400 names in the past four months according to housing officer...
Future of Abbeyleix and Shaen hospitals secured – meeting hears
Abbeyleix hospital will continue as a community hospital, it was confirmed this week.
The news was relayed at the monthly meeting of Laois County Council.
A...
Road works in Trumera and Mountrath to be completed by the end of 2018
Works on Trumera Cross and Canon Delaney Bridge, Rushin Road, Mountrath, should be completed as part of the 2018 works programme.
Senior engineer Paul McLoughlin...
Safety scheme on road near Mountmellick rejected
A proposed safety scheme at Clonaghdoo has been rejected by members of Laois County Council.
At the monthly meeting of Laois County Council, Cllr Seamus...
Flooding in Clonaslee, the ‘worst road in the county’ and repairs in Camross
A number of issues in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district area were highlighted at the latest area meeting.
Councillor Seamus McDonald raised the issues involving flooding...
‘Democracy has not won’ as Portlaoise will not become no poster town
The debate over whether or not Portlaoise will have local election posters spilled over into this week's municipal district meeting.
Agruments for and against posters...
Getting the run-around over roundabouts on the forgotten road
If you are one of those that thinks Portlaoise already has enough roundabouts, think again.
There is a case being made for more roundabouts in...
Heavy traffic taking its toll on Laois bridges
Heavy traffic is taking its toll on some old bridges in rural parts of Laois this week’s meeting of the Borris-Mountmellick district was told.
The...
Calls to make Lyster Square in Portlaoise safer for pedestrians
A Laois County Councillor has called for safety measures to be undertaken to make one of Portlaoise's busiest areas safer for pedestrians.
Cllr Thomasina Connell...
Bashful official left blushing as he is eulogised before his departure
For a man that shuns the limelight, one of the county’s most respected and highly regarded public officials must have had to pinch himself...
Sand bags, stress and sympathy but no quick solutions in sight for Laois flooding
Not surprisingly there have been a flood of concerns over flooding across Laois this week.
Virtually non-stop rainfall and water-logged land have combined to put...
Issue over speed limit preventing safety measures at Portlaoise GAA grounds
A pedestrian crossing, a path and a decreased speed limit should be put in place at the Portlaoise GAA grounds at Rathleague outside the...
Renewed calls for courthouse to be moved as Covid restrictions lead to groups ‘spitting...
There have been renewed calls for the courthouse in Portlaoise to be moved off of Main Street as the Covid-19 restrictions on people in...
Laois Councillors had no say in decision to grant planning permission for anaerobic digester
Laois County Councillors have no function when it comes to the decision making process in relation to planning applications.
So says Laois County Council CEO...
County Council agree €562,000 sale of Togher land for expansion of Laois business
A fourth business is set to start operating from the Togher National Business Park in Portlaoise.
The issue of the disposal of 3.04 hectares at...
Calls for a playground to be constructed in two Laois villages
Two Laois County Councillors have called for a playground to be constructed in two Laois villages.
Raheen and Ballyroan were the subject of motions put...
Calls for ‘mandatory bins’ to be placed at the homes of tenants of Laois...
A call has been made to make it mandatory that every tenant of Laois County Council should have a waste bin.
Fine Gael Councillor Aisling...
Safety measures planned as brand new Laois primary school set to officially open in...
The students of a Laois primary school are set to move into their brand new building in the coming weeks.
Gaelscoil Thromaire has existed in...
“When there is an accident out there, someone will come out but it will...
A Laois County Councillor has expressed his anger over the Council's continual refuse to put salt on a busy school road.
Independent Councillor Ben Brennan...
Action finally on the way to deal with ‘disgusting eyesore’ in the middle of...
Action is finally set to be taken to tackle a 'disgusting eyesore' that has blighted the centre of a Laois town for many years.
The...
Calls for ‘severe’ Balllinakill speed ramp to be reviewed
A speed ramp near a Ballinakill school is certainly slowing down traffic, but the ramp is so severe that the bottom of cars are...
