Care urged on design of new Portlaoise roundabout
A new roundabout at Rockview in Portlaoise could be done in tandem with works on the Southern Circular Relief road in Portlaoise, according to...
Footpaths in local cemetery make it ‘dangerous to carry a corpse’
It is dangerous to carry a corpse at the graveyard in Raheen, due to the state of the footpaths there, it has been claimed.
Cllr...
Crimean cannon to return to Portlaoise ‘in memory of Jerry Lodge’
The return of a Crimean cannon to Portlaoise will be a fitting tribute to Cllr Jerry Lodge, a Laois Council official said.
Speaking prior to...
The completion of rejuvenation works in Durrow estimated to cost almost half a million
At the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, it was confirmed by Laois County Council that almost half a million euro will be required to...
Outside groups stopping the carrying out of Barrow works claims Councillor
A Laois County Councillor has claimed that the much needed works along the River Barrow are being stopped by outside groups and organisations, which...
Solar panels stolen from a Laois school’s warning lights
A bizarre story surfaced from the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mounmellick Municipal District Meeting, as a Councillor told the meeting of the theft of solar panels from...
Councillors angry over lack of safety surrounding Rosenallis housing estate
There was an air of anger voiced by Councillors at this months Borris-in-Ossory/Mounmellick Municipal District Meeting over the lack of movement on a boundary...
Empty seat a poignant reminder of the late Jerry Lodge
An empty seat at the Portlaoise Municipal Authority meeting today was a poignant reminder of the recent death of Cllr Jerry Lodge.
The monthly meeting...
Safety measures a must for Laois primary school, argue councillors
A sum of around €50,000 has been suggested for the required safety works at the Raheen National School.
At the latest Portlaoise Municiple District Meeting,...
‘Boy racers’ wrecking Laois roundabouts claim councillors
Following the tearing up of roundabouts around the M7 in Emo, some Councillors have called for the installation of CCTV cameras to deter the...
Tributes paid to late Jerry Lodge following sad passing
Last night, the sad news that local Councillor Jerry Lodge had sadly passed away began to emerge.
The Fianna Fail Cllr held the role of...
Country market proposed for Portlaoise
A country market should be developed in Portlaoise as part of an overall vision statement for the town, according to a local councillor.
Cllr Mary...
A dozen Portlaoise estates lined up to be ‘taken in charge’
A total of twelve housing estates in Portlaoise are in the process of being taken in charge by Laois County Council.
Once an estate is...
Prison Officers Club should be centre of Portlaoise Renaissance
The Portlaoise Prison Officers Club could form a centre piece of the Renaissance of Portlaoise town centre, Cllr Jerry Lodge has claimed.
Speaking at the...
Future of Abbeyleix and Shaen hospitals secured – meeting hears
Abbeyleix hospital will continue as a community hospital, it was confirmed this week.
The news was relayed at the monthly meeting of Laois County Council.
A...
Cathaoirleach asked if his impressive tie was a gift from President Trump
The tie worn by cathaoirleach Cllr Padraig Fleming recently was so impressive that he was asked if it was given to him by President...
Council tracking unlicensed waste collectors on Facebook
Unlicensed waste collectors who “advertise on Facebook” are being tracked by Laois County Council.
Engineer Orla Barrett said they are clamping down on the “man...
Planning lodged for Obama Plaza style development outside Portlaoise
Planning permission has been lodged by Supermacs owner Pat McDonagh for the construction of a new service station, similar to the Barack Obama Plaza...
Gardaí maintain presence in O’Moore Place following ‘despicable act’
The burning of a house at O’Moore Place was described as a “despicable and mindless act” by Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland.
The issue...
Portlaoise safety measures would ‘inconvenience’ road users – engineer
Safety measures at Green Mill Lane in Portlaoise would end up causing inconvenience for road users, according to Laois County Council.
At the recent Portlaoise...
Council almost ready to take charge of Stradbally housing estate
A Stradbally housing estate, that was described as being like 'war zone' back in October, will soon be taken charge of by Laois County...
Review of bottle bank collections sought
Bottle bank collections should reviewed in Laois due to dumping problems, the Portlaoise Municipal District meeting heard this week.
A motion seeking the review was...
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...
Parents “risking children’s lives” due to unsalted roads near school
A 'red alert' should be in place to ensure school routes are salted, the Portlaoise Municipal Authority meeting heard this week.
A motion before the...
Virgin Media announce when they will bring fiber broadband to Portarlington
Large parts of Portarlington, which were promised fiber power broadband 12 months ago, are finally set to get it.
Virgin Media have told Laois County...
Council accused of putting ‘cart before the horse’ on flooding strategy
Laois County Council's plan to alleviate flooding around the county has been described as 'putting the cart before the horse' by one Councillor.
Independent Cllr...
Urgent plan and garda presence sought for troubled Portlaoise estate
An urgent plan is urgently required for O’Moore Place which has suffered extreme cases of antisocial behaviour including one house being set on fire...
Laois housing estate waiting on sewerage connection for 35 years
A housing estate in Killenard is still waiting to be connected to the public sewerage system, 35 years after it was built.
Each of the...
Portlaoise poised for ‘town district’ council status
A new Portlaoise ‘town district’ council could be created in a shake-up of local authority structures being considered by the government.
The Sunday Times reported...
IDA’s ‘bland’ statement on Laois criticised
A press release issued by the IDA stressing its commitment to Laois was described a “bland ould statement” by Cllr Jerry Lodge.
Cllr Lodge had...
