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...
Laois in New York – County represented as US marks anniversary of Good Friday...
Laois were represented at an event in New York City recently to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
Cllr...
Popular walkway could be in line for a face-lift as part of the Mountmellick...
Councillor Paddy Bracken has called for upgrades to a popular Mountmellick walkway as well as an update on the progress of the Mountmellick Transport...
Laois County Council announce update on completion date for new lake trail
A local councilor has called on Laois County Council to provide an update on the path to be installed around the three lakes in...
Laois County Council called upon to address diseased ash trees on public roads
A local Councillor has called on Laois County Council to carry out a survey of ash trees that are affected by the ash dieback,...
New Digital Hub to be developed at old Courthouse building in Borris-in-Ossory
Laois County Council are in the process of adapting the former courthouse building and site in Borris-In-Ossory, to form a new digital hub.
An architect-led...
Gardai asked to be vigilant over ‘aggressive begging’ in Portlaoise in the run up...
Gardai in Laois have been asked to make sure that elderly and vulnerable people are not put under pressure due to 'aggressive begging' ahead...
‘From the point of view of the Council, nothing is required to be done’...
Laois County Council has no intentions of making alterations to the elevator in the New Library in Portlaoise.
That is according to Council Chief Executive...
More new developments given the green light in Portlaoise’s Togher Business Park
Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to two separate companies for a pair of new developments in Togher, Portlaoise.
Allwood Architectural Joinery Ltd have...
Planning permission granted for major new development at busy Laois national school
Planning permission has been awarded for a major new project in Portlaoise at Summerhill and Aghnaharna, near Holy Family National School at a total site...
Calls for better signage to stop visitors getting lost in the Slieve Blooms
A call has been made for Laois County Council to improve the sign posts around the Slieve Bloom mountains because 'several people are getting...
Council considering building 55 new houses in Stradbally
Laois County Council are currently considering the construction of approximately 55 houses on lands in Stradbally.
The news, which was revealed at a recent meeting of...
Road resurfacing works sought in Portlaoise
Resurfacing of the back lanes in St Brigid’s Place is to be considered for improvement under the 2018 road programme, it has been confirmed.
The...
Council almost ready to take charge of Stradbally housing estate
A Stradbally housing estate, that was described as being like 'war zone' back in October, will soon be taken charge of by Laois County...
Thugs set tree on fire and break into cabin in Graiguecullen estate
Residents in a Graiguecullen estate have been tormented by senseless vandals committing anti-social behaviour.
Local councillor Ben Brennan has called for a high boundary wall...
Safety measures on busy Portlaoise road will reduce car park spaces
A number of parking spaces will be lost on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise when double yellow lines are installed as a safety measure...
‘Fáilte Ireland has forgotten about Laois’
The Tourist Office in Laois has been the subject of much discussion at recent Portlaoise Municipal District meetings.
As the issue was raised in today's...
Laois Civil Defence base to remain in Mountmellick for 10 more years
Sites and premises for Laois Civil Defence were raised by three Laois county councillors at the latest full council meeting.
Councillors Caroline Dwane Stanley, Catherine...
Irish Rail out of line with Ballybrophy parking, say local councillors
Irish Rail have come in for a dressing down for their failure to honour commitments made to provide ample safe parking at Ballybrophy train...
Laois social housing adaption works 2019 funding slashed to two-thirds of last year’s amount
It has been revealed that the 2019 allocation for adaption works to the social housing stock within the county is €242,000.
This is a reduction...
Flower power boost for pollinators on Laois roads
Good news for residents, motorists … and butterflies and bees this week.
Laois County council has agreed to embrace a proposal to plant more wild...
Calls for urgent action of road safety in Laois village
The local authority have been urged to intervene to tackle a series of road safety issues in a Laois village.
On foot of a recent...
Gardaí block child sexual abuse material from internet sites
Child Abuse Material has been blocked from internet sites by An Garda Síochána and Irish Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
Interpol "Worst Of" List (IWOL) contains...
Portlaoise councillors push for extended pedestrianisation of Main Street
It's not very often that all seven elected Laois County Councillors for the Portlaoise area (or any area for that matter) will agree on...