Calls for change at the Station road junction in Portlaoise
There was a call from some Councillors to make safer changes to the Station road junction in Portlaoise on Wednesday morning at the Portlaoise...
‘Pyramids built quicker’ than Laois housing estate
The pyramids were built quicker in Egypt than a housing estate in Laois, according to a local councillor.
The claim was made by Cllr Aidan...
Councillors propose the banning of future tree planting in Laois graveyards
There was a proposal to ban the planting of trees in graveyards around Laois at February's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting on Thursday morning.
The proposed...
€200,000 in funding granted for works on ‘fatal’ Portarlington road
There is good news for residents living near Kilmullan in Portarlington as substantial funding has been allocated to improve a road which has been...
Land owners urged to cut hedges before March deadline
At this morning's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, there was a strong call for land owners to cut their hedges before the March deadline.
The issue...
Night time dog fouling a ‘major problem’
"Whatever sort of dogs we have in Rathdowney, they seem to do their fouling between 10pm at night and 1am in the morning," a...
Good news for Graiguecullen as new apartments nearly complete
There is some new for Graiguecullen this morning.
The five new apartments being built in area will be ready for the residents in the next...
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...
Over 400 names have dropped off the Laois County Council housing list
The Laois County Council housing waiting list has seen a drop of over 400 names in the past four months according to housing officer...
Purchase of houses in vandalised estate is council priority
The purchase of vacant properties at an estate in which houses were vandalised in Portlaoise has been prioritised by Laois County Council.
At the recent...
Temporary developments removed from new school site in Portarlington
Council officials, accompanied by the Gardaí, moved this morning to remove the temporary dwellings - including a caravan and portable toilets - from the...
Discussion continues around speed limit in Rathdowney despite council recommendation
Laois County Council have recommended that the speed limit on the Johnstown road in Rathdowney to not be extended, but that has not stopped...
Portlaoise estate waiting 20 years to be taken in charge
Work on a foul sewer pumping station at an estate in Laois is holding up the area being taken in charge.
An update was sought...
Mountrath flooding not helped by blocked pipes says Cllr Kelly
Councillor James Kelly was angered by the lack of action by Laois County Council surrounding the flooding in Mountrath.
Cllr Kelly made his point at...
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...
Unsightly tourist areas in Ballyfin and roads past repair in Borris-in-Ossory
The Catholes in Ballyfin and the Cahir road in Borris-in-Ossory were among some of the topics discussed at the recent Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Tourist...
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...
Ramps and lack of funding raised at Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting
Safety measures needed for 'rat run', says local councillor
Road safety measures are needed for what is now a 'rat run' in Mountrath, said cllr...
Lack of firemen in Laois causing huge concern
The lack of people applying to join the fire services was raised as a 'county-wide' problem at today's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Councillor Brendan Phelan...
Mountmellick councillor warns floods will come back
Councillor Paddy Bracken has warned that homes, "are going to flood again" in Mountmellick.
The cllr was speaking about short-term flood defences at today's Borris-in-Ossory/...
‘Fatal’ junction in Laois to be upgraded
The N80 junction in Clonaghadoo which has seen a number of 'tragic fatal incidents' occur will have a number of safety measures put in...
Dangerous junction in Castletown to be reviewed
A treacherous junction in Castletown will be considered for new safety measures to implemented by Laois County Council.
The junction between Daingeanroe and main R445...
Fatal accident black spot near Rathdowney set for safety works
The Rathdowney to Abbeyleix Road, which claimed three young people back in July 2015, is still an accident black spot and is major need...
Rathdowney library is set for a revamp at long last
Rathdowney library might be in line for major remodelling if the funding is available.
The issue was raised by councillor John King at a recent...
Council should ‘keep it local’ rather than hire ‘foreign nationals’
Laois County Council should use 'their own people' to fix bridges rather than hire 'foreign nationals' a Councillor has said.
Cllr Ben Brennan was speaking...
Calls for signs warning drivers of pedestrians and cyclists to be erected
Calls have been made for signs on local roads to be erected to make drivers aware that pedestrians and cyclists are using them.
Cllr Tom...
Disappointment at lack of funding for busy Heywood road
There was widespread disappointment at the lack of funding to upgrade the approach road to Heywood College from Ballypickas Cross at the recent Portlaoise...
Cllr has ‘pain in his ass’ over waste land in Stradbally
Cllr Paschal McEvoy says that he has a 'pain in my ass' over Transport Infrastructure Ireland's refusal to turn a waste land in Stradbally...
Calls for better warning signs at pedestrian crossings
Calls have been made for better warning signs at pedestrian crossings at the recent Portlaoise Municipal District meeting.
Councillor Catherine Fitzgerald proposed the motion, saying...
“You’re forcing me to go down and paint it myself,” local councillor remarks over...
At yesterday's Portlaoise Municipal District Councillor Willie Aird said, "You're forcing me to go down and paint it myself!" in response to having his...