Controversy as Cllr Moran elected municipal chair
There was controversy at this afternoon's Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting following the election of Cllr John Moran as chairman for the next year.
At the...
Tributes flow for former Councillor on return to chamber
Laois County Council chamber was packed on Thursday evening for a reception for the Cooper family from Coolrain, owners of the Irish Grand National-winning...
Caution urged on planning changes despite end of ‘local need’
The council should hold to its current guidelines according to Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland, despite the ‘local need’ policy being abolished following...
Threats made to Laois council staff – ‘I know where you live’
Laois council staff have been threatened by members of the public who have told them that they know where they live and the registration...
New Portlaoise Library doubt as costs soar
The planned new Portlaoise Library could be in jeopardy as estimates for the build have now increased to over €5 million.
Concerns were voiced at...
Appeal to HSE to reverse decision to end physio services in Graiguecullen
An appeal has been made for the HSE to reverse their decision to end physiotherapy services in Graiguecullen.
Speaking at a recent meeting of the...
Homeless people in Laois being sent to live in Mullingar and Longford hostels
A local County Councillor has told how homeless people in Laois have been sent to live in hostels as far away as Mullingar and...
Calls for Laois County Council to purchase old Avon factory
A local Councillor has called on the Laois County Council to enquire about the possibility of buying the site of the former Avon factory...
Relief as lighting issue at Mountrath CS to be resolved
Laois County Council have confirmed that the street lights at Mountrath Community School will be working within a couple of weeks.
The May meeting of...
No money available to repair damaged bridge in Camross
A crumbling bridge that was struck by a vehicle in Camross cannot be repaired because no funding is currently available.
Part of the structure at...
A by-pass of Mountmellick could be on the cards
A by-pass of Mountmellick could move a step closer after funding of €100,000 was announced at Laois County Council today.
Laois County Council chief executive...
‘No funds available’ for playground in Borris-In-Ossory
There are currently no funds available for Laois County Council to build a playground in Borris-In-Ossory, a recent meeting has heard.
Cllr Brendan Phelan tabled...
Calls for better signage to stop visitors getting lost in the Slieve Blooms
A call has been made for Laois County Council to improve the sign posts around the Slieve Bloom mountains because 'several people are getting...
Parts of Portarlington like ‘a third world country’
Parts of Portarlington have been described as being like 'a third world country' by a County Councillor.
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mullins made the claim...
Calls for HSE not to discontinue physiotherapy in Graiguecullen
The discontinuement of physiotherapy treatment at the health centre in Graiguecullen will cause 'great difficulties' for the people in South Laois who avail of...
Footpaths in Portarlington like ‘something you’d see in Syria’
The footpaths in Portarlington have deteriorated to such a bad state, they are like something from a war thorn region a county Councillor has...
Six-year lease on Stradbally Allotments ‘will not be renewed’
A new six-year lease will not be granted to the Stradbally Community Allotment Association after the current one expires, it has been revealed.
The committee...
‘Annoyance, disappointment, indignation’ – Portlaoise man hits out at Public Realm Strategy
Well-known Portlaoise man John Dunne has hit out at the plans for the town as outlined at the Portlaoise Town Centre Public Realm Strategy...
Laois people invited to meeting to discuss Portlaoise redevelopment
The people of Laois and Portlaoise are being invited to a meeting to help shape the revamp of Portlaoise town centre.
The meeting is the...
Fears that river in Clonaslee will become polluted with raw sewage
There is a strong chance that the river in Clonaslee will become polluted with human waste if action is not taken, a county Councillor...
Rural Laois under siege from ‘signage theft epidemic’
Parts of Laois are suffering from a 'signage theft epidemic', a Laois County Councillor has claimed.
Cllr James Kelly made the revelation following a discussion...
Council should buy land to solve railway parking problems
Railway parking problems for commuters could be solved if Laois County Council bought land near Portlaoise Railway Station.
Today’s meeting of Portlaoise Municipal Authority heard...
Sinn Féin councillor elected chairperson of LOETB
Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley has been elected as the chairperson of the Laois/Offaly Education and Training Board.
Cllr. Dwane Stanley was elected Chairperson at this month’s...
Laois Labour planning for next General Election
The Laois branch of the Labour Party are planning for the prospect of having to contest a General Election in the near future.
Following a...
Laois County Council forced to appoint private contractors to tackle litter
The ‘war is lost’ on dumping in Laois, with Laois County Council having to appoint private contractors to tackle litter blackspots.
At today’s council meeting...
€60 million to tackle Laois housing crisis
The local authority could do with over €60 million to tackle its housing waiting list, according to its CEO.
The monthly meeting of Laois County...
Caravans causing a serious issue in Portarlington
Illegal parking in Portarlington was labelled an “absolute disgrace” at the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal Authority meeting this week.
Cllr Tom Mulhall said illegal parking and temporary...
‘Nobody who lives in Laois should have to travel to work’
A business networking event held in Portlaoise on Friday morning heard how there is a need for a “skills audit” in the county.
Seamus Delaney,...
Graiguecullen to stay in Laois, proposes Boundary Committee
There is relief for the people of Graiguecullen this evening with the news that the Carlow Boundary Review Committee has opposed any changes to...
Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike trail could attract 25,000 visitors a year
Tourism bodies in Laois believe the €4 million Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail which has recently been granted planning permission could attract up to...
