Growing frustration over derelict properties as register ‘not accurate’
A number of Laois county councillors expressed their frustration over derelict properties in the county - with the Derelict Sites Register labelled "not accurate,...
Walking route sought for Laois village as safety measures needed near Aghaboe
A suitable walking and cycling route should be identified and developed around the rural village of Clough, according to local councillor John King.
Cllr King...
2022 Remembered: Further land sold by Laois County Council at Togher as two companies...
May saw Allwood Architecture Ltd and Zeitgeist Spirits Ltd aquire land at Junction 17, Togher.
Laois County Council have sold a further 3.78 hectares at...
€4 million contract signed for major road improvement on busy Portlaoise road
Laois County Council has signed a major €4 million contract to see a busy Portlaoise road upgraded.
Council officials and elected representatives have appointed a...
Laois native set to contest for a seat on Offaly County Council in 2024
A Laois native is set to run in the 2024 Local Elections for a seat on Offaly County Council.
Sean Mortimer, who is from Camross...
New Cathaoirleach elected to lead Portlaoise Municipal District Committee
Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Portlaoise Municipal District Committee.
The vote took place at this week's Committee AGM,...
Laois County Council to hold workshops to help with applications for the Sports Capital...
Laois County Council has announced it will hold workshops to help local clubs and organisers who wish to apply for the Sports Capital Programme...
‘I could put my fist through the table with vexation’ says Laois councillor over...
A Laois County Councillor couldn't disguise his frustration and anger with Uisce Eireann, over their refusal to provide improved sewerage infrastructure in his local...
Budget 2024: Major emphasis placed on rural funding
Laois County Council unveiled their budget for 2024 last week, with a big emphasis on rural funding.
The Laois Rural Broadband Project is one of...
Laois County Council’s first Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme has 16 new houses in...
Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Mr John Mulholland has urged people in a position to purchase a home to begin preparing their finances,...
Calls made for safety improvements at national school ‘in such a dangerous position’
Calls have been made for safety improvements to be implemented at The Rock National School, with Laois County Councillors expressed concern for students, teachers...
Four major projects set out for Portlaoise and Portarlington, including 67 homes to be...
It was a busy day at Laois County Council's monthly meeting last week, with the Council outline four major projects for Portlaoise and Portarlington.
The...
‘No funds available’ for playground in Borris-In-Ossory
There are currently no funds available for Laois County Council to build a playground in Borris-In-Ossory, a recent meeting has heard.
Cllr Brendan Phelan tabled...
County Councillor warns CIE that ‘our day will come’
A Laois County Councillor has fired a warning shot towards CIE following a dispute over a footpath in Portlaoise.
The matter arose at a recent...
Council in talks over over vacant properties on Main Street in Portlaoise
Businesses on Main Street in Portlaoise have been contacted as part of the council’s efforts to tackle vacant properties.
At the recent Portlaoise municipal District...
Councillors voice their disappointment over sewage delay to Rosenallis estate
At this month's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, many of the Councillors voiced their anger at the continuous delay for sewage treatment in a Rosenallis...
“One of the worst footpaths in the county” causing major concern at Raheen Cemetery
The Raheen Cemetery footpath has been called, "one of the worst you will ever see" in the county.
The state of affairs has gotten so...
From butcher to caretaker to Cathaoirleach – the remarkable political journey of John King
From leaving school at 16 and a varied working life, Cllr John King becomes the first citizen of Laois tomorrow, when he is set...
New senior engineer appointed to municipal district
A new senior engineer has been appointed to the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district.
Stan Cullen comes in with a wealth of experience to the role, and...
‘One in eight crimes are committed on bail’ Laois councillor calls for more stringent...
"One in eight crimes are committed by people out on bail," this was the statement made by cllr James Kelly at the latest Laois...
‘Hard working’ community man enters election race in Portlaoise as Renua snap up former...
Renua will have a candidate in the Portlaoise Municipal District Area in this year's Local Elections, following the decision of well-known community activist and...
No functioning lights at pedestrian crossings a source of danger say local councillors
Lights at pedestrian crossings not being turned on can cause road accidents, say local councillors.
The discussion arose during yesterday's Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting.
Cllr Aidan...
Laois Climate Change report warmly received, but …
There has been a warm welcome at the County Council for the adoption of the Laois Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.
However, there were shades of...
Oh dear, oh deer, costly collision for Laois politician leads to calls for a...
Laois County Council have agreed to install signage on the R423 at Ballyfin to alert motorists to the potential danger of deer on the...
People reporting drug dealing should be ‘protected at all times’
People who wish to report drug dealing in their estates should have their identity protected at all costs was the strong view of Laois...
Calls for lorries to be banned from using Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise
Large articulated lorries should not be allowed to use the Mountmellick Road and come through Portlaoise town centre - and instead should be forced...
Uber in Laois? Proposal to establish ‘lift-sharing’ service receives support
Anyone who has travelled to Europe or further afield is likely to have used an Uber to get from one destination to another.
Essentially, Uber...
Parking review of Portlaoise Town Centre to be carried out in 2021
A review of the current parking laws in Portlaoise town centre is to be carried out.
Fine Gael Cllr Thomasina Connell requested that alternatives to...
Road repair in Ballyfin, tree trimming in Clonaslee and flooding in Rosenallis
Road repair, tree trimming and flooding were three issues that arose at the recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district.
Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus McDonald...
Laois County Council sell land worth €30,000 for new home with plans for more
Laois County Councillors agreed to sell land valued at €30,000 at Monday's monthly meeting.
The matter of 0.108 hectares of land at Castletown, Laois in...