Making the case for Laois to have its own museum and where it could...
A Laois County Councillor has made the case for the county to have its own museum.
Independent Councillor James Kelly brought forward a motion on...
Playground toilets are community responsibility – not the council’s – as Durrow request is...
The responsibility of providing toilets at a playground falls on the local community - and not on Laois County Council.
That was the response given...
Laois County Council to support new vegetable garden allotments in Portlaoise and create policy...
Laois County Council is to support the advancement of planned vegetable garden allotments in Portlaoise following calls from a local Councillor.
Speaking at the monthly...
Laois County Council urged to improve road safety and road maintenance in Abbeyleix
Laois County Council is being urged to work on improving road safety and road maintenance in the town of Abbeyleix with a series of...
Retirement villages and housing challenges as Laois County Council hears update on homeless emergency
The development of a 'retirement villages' and a suggestion that the council purchase their own property that can be used when people fall into...
Laois County Council urged to undertake car parking review at ‘vital area for trade...
Laois County Council are being urged to undertake a review of the parking situation at "a vital area for trade and business in Portlaoise."
It...
Laois County Council outline areas for future improvement as Portlaoise set to benefit from...
Laois County Council have begun to outline various areas for future improvement as Portlaoise town centre is set to benefit from a new €12...
‘Where is the money gone?’ – Mystery as previously approved footpath in Laois village...
There was anger and bewilderment in the Laois County Council chamber this week following an update on a previously approved footpath that now appears...
Considerations underway for substantial changes to Lyster Square, Portlaoise, as part of €12 million...
Considerations are underway which will see Laois County Council make substantial changes to Lyster Square, Portlaoise, as part of major investment in the town.
Several...
Motion tabled for Laois County Council to take in charge another Portlaoise housing estate
A cross-party motion was tabled this week that would see Laois County Council take in charge another Portlaoise housing estate.
Fine Gael Councillors Barry Walsh...
Laois County Council urged to intervene in ‘escalating problem’ between two schools and a...
Laois County Council has been urged to intervene in an "escalating problem" between two schools and a housing estate in Portlaoise.
The matter arose this...
In Pictures: Laois School of Music launch Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival coming in...
Laois School of Music recently launched the Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 7.
Cruinniú na nÓg is a...
TII urged to meet Laois councillors as frustration continues to grow
There's hardly a meeting goes by in Laois County Council without some reference to TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland).
And so it was this week at...
Calls for considerable tourist development at Donaghamore Workhouse
History is all around you at the Donaghmore Workhouse Museum between Rathdowney and Borris-in-Ossory - and there are calls now for considerable investment to...
‘The new houses near Holy Family school are going for €500,000 – people can’t...
The Minister for Housing has been requested to address Laois County Council on how to address the 'chronic housing shortage' in the county.
This was...
Bike Week 2025 – ‘There’s never been a better time to hop on a...
Bike Week 2025 is rolling into Laois from Saturday, May 10, to Sunday, May 18, with over 50 fun-filled, free events taking place across...
In Pictures: Rural Laois men’s shed going from strength to strength as a core...
A Laois men's shed continues to go from strength to strength as a core group in their community.
Knock Vintage Men's Shed began as a...
Challenges, opportunities, costs and public service – Laois Leisure continues to be a balancing...
A renovated gym in Portlaoise, growing membership and up 1,200 children per week attending swimming lessons were some of the positives that the management...
‘I want to thank Ballard Lodge for the wonderful care they provided to our...
The sudden closure of the Ballard Lodge Nursing Home in Portlaoise in recent weeks came as a massive shock to residents and their families...
Pharmaceutical company buys Portlaoise land for €1.4 million
Laois County Council are to sell a nine-acre site in their Junction 17 enterprise park in Portlaoise to a pharmaceutical company for €1.4 million.
BNL...
Laois County Council to host Civic Reception in honour of one of the great...
Laois County Council are to propose a Civic Reception for Laois ladies football legend Sue Ramsbottom.
The issue was raised at today’s full meeting of...
Several commercial planning applications lodged including numerous changes to Stradbally solar farm
The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have received a number of recent applications for commercial developments across the county.
East Laois Solar Farm Ltd...
Planning applications under review for housing developments in Graiguecullen, Portlaoise and Ballyroan
The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have received a number of recent applications for housing developments that would see more than 100 extra...
Planning applications received for HSE developments in both Portlaoise and Mountmellick
The Health Service Executive (HSE) have applied to Laois County Council for planning permission on two projects in the county.
In Portlaoise, the HSE have...
Possibility of a second pedestrian crossing in Borris-In-Ossory to be considered by Laois County...
Laois County Council are to consider the possibility of building a second pedestrian crossing in Borris-In-Ossory.
The matter was raised by Fine Gael Councillor Conor...
Positive start as Portlaoise e-bikes pass 50,000km in first nine months
Laois County Council teamed up with Bolt in July of 2024 to launch Bolt e-bikes in Portlaoise, and nine months in, the initiative has...
Case made for additional stops to be installed on ‘increasingly popular’ Portlaoise Bus Service
The case for additional stops and even a third route for the Portlaoise Bus Service was made at a meeting yesterday.
Members of the Portlaoise...
Action needed as Laois town’s roads ‘designed for horse and cart’ not fit to...
A Laois County Councillor has called for action as he says the roads in one town are not fit to cope with parking and...
Parking by-laws ‘not working’ as Laois town has become a ‘free for all’
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at illegal parking in Mountrath and has called for action.
Independent Councillor James Kelly tabled a motion on...
‘I have an issue with Coillte Ireland harvesting our public amenity areas’
There's no shortage of lovely walking areas in Laois - but the felling of trees in some of the more popular spots has become...
