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...
Sinn Féin councillor elected chairperson of LOETB
Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley has been elected as the chairperson of the Laois/Offaly Education and Training Board.
Cllr. Dwane Stanley was elected Chairperson at this month’s...
Smell at well-known Portlaoise street is ‘unacceptable’ – Cllr Lodge
Business owners in Bull Lane in Portlaoise have to endure an ongoing smell from the drains there.
Cllr Jerry Lodge had a notice of motion...
Disappointment at lack of funding for busy Heywood road
There was widespread disappointment at the lack of funding to upgrade the approach road to Heywood College from Ballypickas Cross at the recent Portlaoise...
‘Unforeseen problem’ scuppers early allocation of Portlaoise houses
An unforeseen problem will hold up tenants getting keys for Conniberry Way houses in Portlaoise.
The situation was confirmed by Laois County Council chief executive...
Councillor claims ‘Bob the Builder’ would have done a better job on Laois footpaths
Councillor Aidan Mullins made the claim that 'Bob the Builder would have done a better job', following the completion of works on footpaths in...
Laois leisure centres could be amalgamated
Portlaoise and Portarlington Lesuire Centres could be amalgamated under a new review.
The two leisure centres in Laois are both funded by Laois County Council,...
Works on the Mountrath to Castletown road slated at municipal district meeting
Works carried out on the ageing water mains on the R445 between Castletown and Mountrath received strong backlash from councillors at the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal...
Meeting confirmed to discuss growing violence in sport
An official meeting aimed at combating violence in sport is set to take place next Thursday, November 29,
It will be a public meeting in...
No contest needed as Fine Gael select their Portlaoise Local Election team
The late withdrawal of one of the candidates meant that there was no need for a vote at this evening's Fine Gael Local Election selection...
Multi-use sport ground to be built in growing Laois community
A multi-use sport ground will be built in Graiguecullen to cater for the growing young population in the area.
This news was revealed at the...
Dead slow progress on Laois cemetery works of grave concern
The painfully slow progress on long promised works on cemeteries across Laois continues to cause concern.
The frustration of councillors over the issue started to...
Peace prevails as €78m Laois Budget is approved
They met at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month and Laois County Councillors set aside any political differences or...
Concerns prevail over Electric Picnic 2020 crowds and controls
Tickets for the Electric Picnic 2020 are completely sold out but lingering doubts and concerns continue to prevail over the increased crowds and safety...
Laois County Council could be at the loss of millions due to Coronavirus crisis
The loss of rates payment by businesses to Laois County Council could end up costing them millions in lost income, it has been revealed.
Sinn...
Laois housing estate set to be taken in charge by County Council
The Graigavern Lodge housing estate in Ballybrittas has been taken in charge by Laois County Council - more than a decade after it was...
‘Build our own houses for our own people’ – Councillor objects to Carlow people...
Independent Councillor Ben Brennan has called on Laois County Council to do more to ensure that Laois people on the housing waiting list are...
Potential for ‘2,500 Laois vacant homes’ to be refurbished for families as just one...
There is the potential for up to 2,500 vacant homes in Laois to be refurbished and brought back onto the market for those on...
Funding secured for major improvement works on ‘dangerous’ roundabout on busy Laois road
Major improvement works are set to be carried out in the coming months on a 'dangerous' roundabout on a busy Laois road.
The roundabout in...
Laois County Council has its own ‘you have no authority here Jackie Weaver’ moment...
A serious row broke out at today's virtual meeting of Laois County Council - in scenes similar to a famous online row at Handford...
Calls again for Mountmellick by-pass that has been ‘on the agenda for 30 years’
Laois County Councillors have called again for Mountmellick to be by-passed in order to alleviate the traffic going through the town on a daily...
Report finds Laois County Council ‘improved performance’ despite Covid-19 challenges
Laois County Council improved its performance across a range of indicators during 2020, despite Covid-19 challenges and while providing additional innovations and services during...
Council CEO leaves the chamber as issue of Ratheniska substation raised again by Councillors
Laois County Council Chief Executive John Mulholland left the chamber yesterday when the ongoing situation regarding the Ratheniska substation was raised.
Fianna Fail Councillor Padraig...
In Pictures: Local ceremony remembers those lost during Covid-19 pandemic
A little over two years since the Covid-19 pandemic arrived in Ireland and change our lives, a dignified and low profile ceremony was held...
