Funding wanted for CCTV cameras to stop boy racers
A request has been sent to the Department of Justice to pay for CCTV cameras to monitor 'boy racers' destroying roundabouts near Emo.
Transport Infrastructure...
Study venue one of several proposals from Laois Comhairle na nÓg
The current library building at Lyster Square could become a study centre for students, Laois County Council has heard.
The details were relayed during a...
Eir must provide broadband to all areas of Stradbally
Eir has been asked to broaden high-speed broadband to all parts of Stradbally, as it is now only covering a limited area.
Laois County Council...
Lack of river cleaning along with €9 million flood defences labelled ‘scandalous’
No dredging of the River Barrow as part of the €9 million defence programme for Mountmellick Portarlington and Clonaslee has been labelled “scandalous”.
Cllr Seamus...
Child safety is a major concern at dangerous blind bend near school
Serious concerns over road accident risks at Sandy Lane NS have been raised and Laois County Council are being urged to buy land for...
Over thirty families move into new homes in Portlaoise
A total of thirty-three new families were allocated their new homes at Conniberry Way in Portlaoise this week, it was confirmed at the monthly...
Dumping in Clonaslee is an ‘eyesore’
Illegal dumping is a 'disgraceful eyesore' in Brockera, Clonaslee and Cush, according to one local councillor at the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting.
Cllr Seamus...
More cemetery spaces needed in Laois
There is serious pressure in cemetery spaces in Laois as more people are being buried in the county due to a fall in the...
Concerns raised for residents over Portlaoise development works
Concerns were expressed on behalf of residents close to Togher where Laois County Council plans to develop an ambitious 72 acre enterprise park.
The issue...
Works planned for derelict courthouse
Money is available for planned works to improve the appearance and security of the Borris-in-Ossory Courthouse.
This statement came after cllr Brendan Phelan asked for...
Road works in Trumera and Mountrath to be completed by the end of 2018
Works on Trumera Cross and Canon Delaney Bridge, Rushin Road, Mountrath, should be completed as part of the 2018 works programme.
Senior engineer Paul McLoughlin...
Long-awaited tenders for new library will be issued shortly
A contractor will be appointed by the end of this year or early next year for the building of the new library in Portlaoise.
This...
Negotiations taking place with State to take over Portlaoise estate
Laois County Council is in negotiation with the State solicitor’s office over the ownership of a housing estate in Portlaoise, it has emerged.
The Portlaoise...
New carpark to be added to hugely popular Laois tourist attraction
Funding has been secured for the building of an additional carpark this year at Glenbarrow, Rosenallis.
The funding was announced at the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal...
New housing plan welcomed as popluation increases in Laois village
Preliminary designs have been prepared for social housing at the back of St Kieran's Park in Errill.
This is according to a written statement by...
“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...
Works on fatal accident black spot will cost ‘a multiple of €200k’
A hazardous accident black spot where three young people were killed will cost, "a multiple of €200,000" to make safe, according to a senior...
Those involved in dumping ‘epidemic’ should be ‘named and shamed’
Local councillors have called the ongoing dumping at Eglish Grogan, Rathdowney, an 'epidemic'.
The statement was made both cllr James Kelly and cllr John King...
Safety concerns over traffic parking associated with local Mosque
Residents of an estate in Portlaoise have raised “serious issues” in relation to parking there, some of which is associated with the Muslim Centre...
Young man makes plea for wheelchair-friendly swings in Laois playgrounds
Wheelchair-friendly swings should be provided in playgrounds in Laois, a councillor has claimed after he received a heart-wrenching letter outlining the exclusion one wheelchair...
Stradbally road flooding is reportedly coming from lake
A meeting with landowners is needed to determine what is causing mass flooding on the road at Killroy, Stradbally.
These were the sentiments echoed at...
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...
Concerns outlined after fall on paving near library
The cobble block paving is causing major concern for locals at Abbeyleix Library with a person falling on it last week.
The concerns were outlined...
Cemetery wall could cost thousands if it falls
The cementary wall in Timahoe is in a "bad, bad way" and could end up causing, "thousands in damages" according to one Laois county...
High risk of arson attack at derelict bank by ‘Hoodie Brigade’
Anti-social behaviour or even an arson attack could happen at the site of a former bank in Portarlington unless the building in secured.
The warning...
Dead animals being dumped on farmlands
Dead animals are being tipped out by the truckload along with industrial scale dumping on farmers' land.
This was a claim made by cllr Caroline...
CCTV funding sought to combat criminal behaviour
Funding for CCTV to combat anti-social behaviour on the Mountmellick Road should be requested from the Minister for Justice & Equality, according to Cllr...
Council meeting adjourned as tributes flow for late Cllr Lodge
Tributes were paid to the late Cllr Jerry Lodge by his colleagues earlier today as the monthly meeting of Laois County Council was adjourned...
Councillor claims ‘Bob the Builder’ would have done a better job on Laois footpaths
Councillor Aidan Mullins made the claim that 'Bob the Builder would have done a better job', following the completion of works on footpaths in...
Plans for new Laois fire station put on the back burner
The plans for a new fire station to be constructed in Stradbally have been put on hold, despite a site being identified nearly two...
