Calls for fines to be imposed on motorists speeding near The Rock NS
County Councillors have called for fines to be imposed on those caught speeding near The Rock NS.
Following motions from Cllrs Noel Tuohy, Caroline Dwane-Stanley,...
Road safety improvement measures ‘badly needed’ across rural parts of Laois
A Laois County Councillor has raised numerous road safety concerns at the April meeting of the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting.
Fianna Fáil Cllr Paschal McEvoy...
Left in the dark – Councillors rage over new LED lights in Laois estates
"It's like you went into your kitchen and took the light out of the ceiling and replaced it with a lamp - that's how...
Portlaoise Leisure Centre ‘has to be kept on the agenda’
The issue of Portlaoise Leisure Centre "has to be kept on the agenda or it will be forgotten about" said Cllr Noel Tuohy at...
In Pictures: Laois County Council unveil details of 13 social housing schemes which deliver
Laois County Council Chief Executive John Mulholland has unveiled details of 13 social housing schemes which will deliver 141 new homes by the end...
Action called for as people in fear with motorists travelling through Laois village at...
Action has been called for to tackle motorists who are travelling through a Laois village at 'absolutely crazy' speeds.
At a recent meeting of the...
High praise for council water staff going over and above for a community in...
County Councils and officials are an easy target for criticism but one particular section and a staff member came in for high praise at...
‘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...
“The village looks super, it is thriving – but we have to do something...
A Laois County Councillor has called for improvement works to be carried out on a footpath in the village of Clough.
Fine Gael Councillor Conor...
Laois Councillor calls for more Columbarium Walls as number of cremations increase
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to provide a Columbarium Wall in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Mountmellick, as well as other cemeteries...
Serious issues highlighted over proposed Portarlington relief road
Portarlington-based Laois County Councillor Aidan Mullins says "there are enough things in Portarlington screaming out for funding" without having €1million ring-fenced for a relief...
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...
Laois school in bad need of further safety measures
The ongoing issue of improved safety measures at The Rock National School was raised once again at the recent Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting in...
Busy N80 junction needs further works carried out
A busy N80 road junction in Laois needs more works even after 'extensive' work was carried out on it in 2017.
The Nyra junction on...
Contract signed to retrofit 62 local authority homes in Laois
Laois County Council has signed the contracts for retrofitting of 62 local authority-owned houses in the county.
The retrofitting of homes in Mountain View, Portlaoise,...
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...
In Pictures: Call for action as Laois residents subjected to ‘brown and undrinkable’ water
Residents in one part of Laois are being subjected to 'brown and undrinkable' water whenever they turn on their tap.
So says Fine Gael Councillor...
Independent Ireland announces second Laois candidate for 2024 Local Elections
Independent Ireland, one of the country's newest political parties, has announced that they will have a second candidate in Laois for the 2024 Local...
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...
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...
Anti-social behaviour in Portlaoise park a ‘shame’ as local residents highlight noise and torment
Anti-social behaviour in the People's Park in Portlaoise at night time and weekends is causing huge disturbance to local residents as measures to combat...
Funding sought to improve road surface between Portarlington and Gracefield
Portarlington based Fianna Fail Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick is seeking
additional funding for the resurfacing of the R420 from Gracefield to Portarlington.
The proposal under the 2020...
Improvements required for three Mountmellick roads to address flooding issues, pedestrian safety and disrepair
A local Councillor has called on Laois County Council to address flooding issues, pedestrian safety and disrepair on three roads in Mountmellick.
Cllr Paddy Bracken...
‘I’ve never seen a debacle like this before’ says local councillor following delays on...
Mr Trevor Hennessy, Assistant Senior Engineer this week provided the Portlaoise Municipal District with an update on the state off affairs at the Clonrooske...
Peace prevails as €78m Laois Budget is approved
They met at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month and Laois County Councillors set aside any political differences or...
New Cathaoirleach elected to lead Borris-in-Ossary/Mountmellick Municipal District Committee
A new Cathaoirleach has been elected to lead the Borris-in-Ossary-Mountmellick Municipal District Committee at their AGM today.
Fine Gael Cllr, John King was elected unopposed...
New committee set up to liaise on Electric Picnic issues
A new committee has been established to deal with public concerns regarding the Electric Picnic.
And in the long worn tradition of so many Irish...
‘People are walking out into the dark’ – Call made for light to be...
A Laois County Councillor has called for public lights to be installed outside Headen's public house in Spink.
Cllr John Joe Fennelly said that the...
Public lighting under scrutiny with calls for contactors to be penalised
Public lighting in County Laois came under scrutiny again this week, this time at the April meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District.
Fine Gael Cllr...
Loss of Community Welfare Office in Laois town described as ‘a disgrace’
The loss of the Community Welfare Office in Mountmellick has been described as 'a disgrace' by a Laois County Councillor.
Fianna Fail's Paddy Bracken brought...