Those dreaded words, ‘subject to funding’
You know the feeling.
Everyone’s been there at some stage or other.
Those dreaded words: “It’s not you, it’s me.”
Well, there is a political equivalent at...
Derelict Laois property a danger to the public
It’s been another long running saga but the danger of a derelict Laois property inflicting serious injury on an unsuspecting member of the public...
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...
Heavy traffic taking its toll on Laois bridges
Heavy traffic is taking its toll on some old bridges in rural parts of Laois this week’s meeting of the Borris-Mountmellick district was told.
The...
‘Worst footpath in Laois,’ to be replaced
"It's the worst footpath in Laois", these were the words of local councillor Pascal McEvoy, in regards to the footpath at The Drive estate...
Councillor Aisling Moran makes it a clean sweep at her first municipal district meeting
Recently elected local councillor Aisling Moran saw a hattrick of her motions passed at her first ever Graiguecullen-Portarlington municipal district meeting as a sitting...
New wheelchair parking and stop sign for Stradbally
A new wheelchair parking bay and 'Stop' sign will be installed in Stradbally, as two motions requesting both were passed at the recently Graiguecullen-Portarlington...
Behind every good man … is a Laois woman, ask Shane Lowry
The secret ingredient of super star golfer Shane Lowry’s success is revealed.
The elusive X-factor is not his caddie or dedicated training on the putting...
Long-awaited repairs to Timahoe cemetery expected to be carried out late 2019 or early...
Work on the dangerous wall in Timahoe cemetery are expected to be carried out towards the end of 2019 or early 2020.
The works are...
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 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...
Over 100 solicitors attend major legal conference in Laois
Over 100 solicitors from the midlands attended the Midland General Practice Update 2019, a major legal conference which took place in the Midlands Park...
Case made to bring a third level college to Portlaoise
The case has been made to a bring a third level college to Portlaoise.
It was highlighted that this would bring educational opportunities and employment...
Astronomical cost of Mountmellick footpath gets the cold shoulder
A suggestion that the Council would provide a hard shoulder instead of a proper public footpath between Debicott and the Rock School in Mountmellick...
No roundabout for ‘dangerous’ and ‘neglected’ Mountmellick road
Portlaoise is a town filled with roundabouts. Yet there will not be a roundabout put in place at the second entrance to Newpark opposite...
Concerns over the future of Portlaoise Mail Centre
Concerns over the future of Portlaoise Mail Centre were raised at today's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
An Post has four mail centres across...
Stained glass window in Laois could be a priceless and world renowned piece
This stained glass window could an internationally renowned piece and must be saved, remarked one Laois county councillor.
The stained glass window in question is...
Five days on average to fix public lighting in Portlaoise area
It has taken an average of 5.3 days to fix public lighting in the Portlaoise area from January to March 2019.
The figures for the...
Residents in same estate paying twice as much as their neighbours to live there
Depending on whether you're a resident who comes under the Laois County Council authority or a resident who comes under Carlow County Council, you...
If ‘those lads in Dublin’ heard first-hand about lack of rural broadband, they would...
Portlaoise councillors recently revealed that broadband services were the one topic they were ‘getting it in the neck’ from by residents on doorsteps.
Since then,...
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...
Glowing tributes paid to councillor John Moran at his last ever municipal district meeting
It was an emotional day at Laois County Council offices today as Cathaoirleach of Portlarington/Graiguecullen John Moran sat in the head seat for his...
Portlaoise residents are extremely concerned about new waste plant, say local councillors
Portlaoise residents are 'extremely concerned' about the proposed 'waste to gas' plant at Coolnamona, say local councillors.
Speaking at the Portlaoise municipal district meeting on...
Extra funding sought for five areas in Laois
A letter requesting funding under the Clár Programme for five areas in Laois has been sent to the Department of Rural and Community Development.
Ballyroan,...
Minister for Justice and Equality contacted about putting continuous white line on Laois road
The office of the Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan was contacted about reinstating the white lines and signs at Bondra Lane on...
Councillors reminisce the Blue Bridge at county council meeting
Is there any wealthy Laois billionaires who want to donate to the resurrection of the Blue Bridge in Portlaoise, akin to the donations being...
Clampdown on illegal dumping continues across Laois
This is Clean Up Laois Week and the local authority are redoubling their efforts to clamp down on illegal dumping across the county.
A whole...
Insurance burdens are driving Laois businesses to the wall
Hefty insurance bills and spiraling premiums are crippling small businesses and in some instances it is driving them to the wall.
Laois County Council...
‘More people enter through the wall than through the door,’ at dangerous Laois junction
Calls have been made to carry out a safety audit on a dangerous junction in Laois at this week's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
The junction...
‘Busy’ Laois village could be set to receive new road safety measures
A village in Laois could be set to receive new road safety measures for traffic control.
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, was the subject of discussion for new...
