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...
Council to use drones and hidden cameras to fight illegal dumping in Laois
Laois County Council are using hidden cameras and will soon be using drones to fight the illegal dumping problem we are currently experiencing.
Over the...
Concerns raised over “shocking” dumping in yard of Mountrath house
Health concerns have been raised about a house in Mountrath which contains rubbish on a par with the landfill at Kyletalesha at the monthly...
In Pictures: Disgusting illegal dumping at disused Laois school
This is absolutely disgusting.
These pictures, sent to us by one of our followers, show large scale illegal dumping at two former National Schools in...
Calls for ‘disgraceful’ illegal dumping in Laois bogs to end
Laois County Council have been called to seek funding from the Department of the Environment to combat 'disgraceful' dumping in Laois bogs.
Cllr John King...
Bottle banks attracting dumping and vermin
Recycling has resulted in dumping at bottle banks around Laois.
Issues came to concern since after Christmas to locals.
Local councillors are blaming the public and...
The dumping epidemic in Laois ‘is a disgrace’
A County Councillor has told a Municipal district meting that there is a dumping epidemic in Laois and he labelled it a 'disgrace'.
Brendan Phelan...
Illegal dumping costing Laois over €400,000
A staggering €445,000 is spent dealing with illegal dumping and litter in Laois, it has been revealed.
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley introduced a new...
Laois Council goes to war on dumping
Extra CCTV cameras and inspections are to take place as Laois County council ups the its battle on dumping in the county.
Senior executive officer...
Laois TD welcomes deposit return scheme as ‘good news for local communities’
A Laois TD says the introduction this week of the Deposit Return Scheme is 'long overdue and will be welcomed by local communities'.
Sinn Fein's...
2023 Remembered: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Shock as animal carcasses dumped in scenic part of rural...
There was huge shock back in January as animal carcasses were dumped in a scenic part of rural Laois.
There was shock in a rural...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - ‘Are they more important in Portlaoise than out the country?’
News that Laois County Council won’t be providing footpath/cycle lanes from two Laois...
30 years of business and going stronger than ever – Martin Kirwan Haulage
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Martin Kirwan, Managing Director of Kirwan Haulage, located in Kilbricken, Mountrath.
Can you tell us a...
CCFL: Wins for Mountmellick United, Portlaoise and Emo Celtic as Abbeyleix Athletic continue to...
Leinster Junior Cup Round 1
Mountmellick Utd 5 East Coast Rangers 1
Mountmellick were knocked out of the FAI Junior Cup last week, but were comfortable...
‘A local pub is a lot more than just serving drink – they’re social...
A Laois Councillor has called on the County Council contact Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, for financial support for rural pubs.
Speaking at the meeting...
‘Number of unwanted dogs in Laois is at crisis point’
The number of unwanted dogs in the county is currently at crisis point, according to the Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
LoveLaois Podcast: Roundabouts, rights of way, election countdown and festival fever
In the latest LaoisToday #LoveLaois podcast, Steven and Alan discuss some of the big local stories of the past seven days.
They chat about council meetings,...
Dumped couches set on fire, rubbish discarded and residents disrupted – Awful situation at...
A quite simply awful situation has been allowed to unfold at the back of three Laois housing estates.
A meeting in Laois has heard how...
‘Be warned – we are coming’ – Top Garda issues warning to those engaging...
A warning to those who are engaging in illegal and anti-social behaviour at the Slieve Bloom Mountains has been issued.
The Chief Superintendent of Laois,...
‘Adult nappies’ dumped on Laois farmer’s land as Council collects 650 tonnes of rubbish...
A meeting in Laois has heard how a farmer found a load of adult nappies dumped in one of his fields recently.
The farmer, based...