Nigerian native and former Mayor of Portlaoise set to run in Local Elections again
The man who was Ireland's first black mayor is set to run in this year's Local Elections in Portlaoise.
LaoisToday understands that the Nigerian-born Rotimi...
‘Welcome to Carlow’ signs out of place and out of order
Usually, ‘Welcome to Carlow’ or indeed ‘Welcome to Anywhere’ signs would be viewed as a positive, a gesture of friendship. But not if such...
Fine Gael shape up to win back seats in Borris-Mountmellick Area
It may have been freezing cold and snowing outside but there was a clear spring in the step of the Fine Gael members who...
Five in the mix at final Fine Gael Local Election Selection Convention
The last Fine Gael selection convention ahead of May's Local Elections will take place Thursday night in St Fintan's Hall in Mountrath at 8.30pm.
And...
County Hall finally gets its hands on County Hotel
In its heyday it was a hub of social activity on the Main Street but for years now it’s been one of the Town’s...
In Pictures: Durrow community group recognised for outstanding contribution
Community spirit is alive and well around the county - but perhaps nowhere more so than in Durrow, where a vibrant group have been...
Water ponding problem highlighted in Portlaoise estate
The problem of water ponding in Parnell Crescent, Knockmay, was highlighted at the most recent Portlaoise municipal district meeting.
'Water ponding' is caused by lack...
No contest needed as Fine Gael select their Portlaoise Local Election team
The late withdrawal of one of the candidates meant that there was no need for a vote at this evening's Fine Gael Local Election selection...
Heated discussion surrounding anti-social behaviour in Portlaoise at night
Barriers along the taxi rank at the Top Square in Portlaoise have been proposed to try bring a stop to anti-social behaviour after nights...
Four Fine Gael candidates set to contest in Portlaoise in Local Elections
It looks like Fine Gael will run four candidates in the Portlaoise Municipal District in this year's Local Elections.
The party are holding their selection...
New candidate among nominees for Fine Gael Local Election convention in Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick
A new candidate has been nominated to contest the upcoming Fine Gael selection convention to contest next year’s local elections in the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick local...
2018 Remembered: Level of local cocaine use is ‘mind-boggling’
The level of cocaine use in Portlaoise and throughout the county was labelled as “mind-boggling” by Cllr Willie Aird at the County Laois Joint...
School at accident blackspot hopes for more road safety measures
Another serious crash outside of a rural Laois school has people calling for more road safety measures on the busy road.
The Rock NS saw...
Sinn Fein select three candidates to contest 2019 Local Elections
Sinn Fein has selected three of their four candidates to contest the elections next May to Laois County Council.
TD Brian Stanley confirmed the news...
People ‘abandoned’ by politicians as they are told to give up their job to...
Many Laois County councillors stated that they have told people to give up their jobs in order to be eligible for housing waiting lists.
People...
Illegal dumping in Portlaoise housing estate deemed ‘a serious health and safety problem’
Illegal dumping in Lakeglen, Portlaoise, has been called 'a serious health risk' by one Laois county councillor.
Councillor Noel Tuohy made the statement as he tabled...
Laois school added to Road Salting Programme for 2018-19
Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald is "delighted and hopes it is always salted" on news that the the road from the roundabout to The Heath school...
‘Health and safety concerns’ raised towards Laois waste water treatment plant
A waste water treatment plant has been described as 'a health and safety concern' in Ballyroan by one Laois county councillor.
Cllr Mary Sweeney said...
‘Chaos’ traffic at Portlaoise primary schools causing people to go to different schools, warns...
Serious action is needed in the form of parking places and set-down bays for the school campuses at Summerhill in Portlaoise, because the unsavoury...
No disabled facilities leaves couple stuck at Portlaoise railway station
A broke elevator caused one couple to have to ring their family and ask for help to leave Portlaoise Railway Station, according to a...
Mountmellick residents receiving ‘abuse’ by motorists blocking their homes
One Laois county councillor has stated that residents are receiving abuse by people parking and blocking entrances to their homes on Patrick's Street, Mountmellick.
According...
Public walkway in Portlaoise closed due to anti-social behaviour
A public walkway in Portlaoise will be closed due to anti-social behaviour.
The walkway in Rathevan, Portlaoise, will be closed at three entrance points in...
‘Democracy has not won’ as Portlaoise will not become no poster town
The debate over whether or not Portlaoise will have local election posters spilled over into this week's municipal district meeting.
Agruments for and against posters...
Games Area for Portlaoise park rejected by council
A games area for children at the People's Park in Portlaoise has been turned down by Laois County Council.
Cllr Mary Sweeney proposed a MUGA...
Nursing home planned for Graiguecullen
A new 60-bed nursing home is being planned for Graiguecullen.
It is expected the facility at Ballykillen will create up to 20 jobs and will...
Laois County Council to contact Minister for Health in regards to specialist medicine for...
In September of this year, a two year old Ballyroan girl captured the hearts of the nation as we saw her and her family...
Plans for almost 80 houses in Stradbally advancing
Plans to build a 72-house estate in Stradbally have moved a step closer.
Cllrs have voted unanimously for a material contravention of the county development...
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...
Councillor asks for continued support for new development committee in Ballinakill
Cllr John Joe Fennelly asked at the latest Portlaoise Municipal Meeting that the council continue to support the new development committee in Ballinakill with...
‘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...
