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...
Threats made to Laois council staff – ‘I know where you live’
Laois council staff have been threatened by members of the public who have told them that they know where they live and the registration...
Irish Rail called on to fix damaged cemetery wall in Portlaoise
Irish Rail have been called upon to fix a cemetery wall that they damaged in Portlaoise OVER a year ago.
Speaking at a recent meeting...
Planned houses in Mountrath cut to six over fears of flooding
The plan for eight new houses to be built in Mountrath has been revisited and changed to six over the risk of flooding.
Risk assessments...
A dozen Portlaoise estates lined up to be ‘taken in charge’
A total of twelve housing estates in Portlaoise are in the process of being taken in charge by Laois County Council.
Once an estate is...
Negotiations taking place with State to take over Portlaoise estate
Laois County Council is in negotiation with the State solicitor’s office over the ownership of a housing estate in Portlaoise, it has emerged.
The Portlaoise...
Prime Portlaoise town centre site gets new zoning status
The potential of the Maltings Site in Portlaoise was highlighted with its change of zoning in the draft Portlaoise Local Area Plan this week.
The...
Tributes paid to the late Tom Peters, a ‘hero’ injured in the infamous Garryhinch...
"He stood in the gap of danger when this country was under attack," those were the words of one Laois councillor, when speaking of...
No disabled facilities leaves couple stuck at Portlaoise railway station
A broke elevator caused one couple to have to ring their family and ask for help to leave Portlaoise Railway Station, according to a...
Brakes put on Portlaoise land disposal
The clampers have been put on a proposal to sell off a site at Clonminham Industrial Estate for the time being at least.
The site...
Slieve Blooms attraction the victim of its own success
One of the most popular attractions in the county is proving a victim of its own success.
Glenbarrow in the Slieve Blooms continues to attract...
Dozens of boom time Laois estates left in limbo
Ghost estates that blighted many Laois towns after the banking and property crash of a decade ago may be banished, but the problems still...
Prime Portlaoise property secured in €1.4m sale
A prime parcel of land in close proximity to Portlaoise town centre has been acquired in a sale for €1.4m.
The site is located on...
Leniency sought for ‘well meaning’ bottle bank offenders
The scenario.
It’s the week or so after Christmas or New Years.
You load up the wine, beer and mineral bottles in boxes in the boot...
Anti-social behaviour in Portlaoise park a ‘shame’ as local residents highlight noise and torment
Anti-social behaviour in the People's Park in Portlaoise at night time and weekends is causing huge disturbance to local residents as measures to combat...
Ballylinan estate finally set to be taken in charge by Laois County Council
Laois County Council have said that they are taking the final steps in the process of taking the Gracefield Manor estate in Ballylinan in...
€250,000 allocated to Laois to upgrade outdoor spaces
€250,000 has been allocated to Laois from a new new Outdoor Public Space Scheme.
Minister for State at the Department of Finance, Sean Fleming, says...
Laois County Council aims to cut Portlaoise’s carbon emissions by 72% by 2030
Laois County Council aims to cut Portlaoise's carbon emissions by 72% by the end of the decade in a new plan.
This target is set...
Elderly people ‘left standing in all weathers’ waiting for buses in busy part of...
A call has been made for bus shelters to be constructed in a busy part of a Laois town.
A recent meeting of the Portlaoise...
Cathaoirleach determined Laois must get its ‘fair share’ of extra money for rural roads
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Councillor Conor Bergin, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural Development Heather Humphreys of an additional €10.5 million...
Laois Councillor brandishes lack of sewage system in parts of Mountmellick as ‘an absolute...
A Laois County Councillor has brandished the lack of a sewage system in parts of Mountmellick as 'an absolute disgrace'.
Fianna Fail Councillor Paddy Bracken...
Major €560,000 investment outlined for Portlaoise Cemetery including Columbarium Wall
A major €560,000 investment by Laois County Council in St Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Portlaoise has been confirmed.
As part of the Council's capital...
In Pictures: Call for action as Laois residents subjected to ‘brown and undrinkable’ water
Residents in one part of Laois are being subjected to 'brown and undrinkable' water whenever they turn on their tap.
So says Fine Gael Councillor...
Full council retrofit budget needed to upgrade Portlaoise estate
It would take the council's full annual budget for retrofitting just to retrofit the 30+ houses in St Brigid's Place, with this Portlaoise estate...
