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Laois County Council elect new Cathaoirleach as Paschal McEvoy takes the chain for the...
Laois County Council have elected new Cathaoirleach as Cllr Paschal McEvoy takes the chain for the first very time.
First elected in 2014, the Fianna...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - All smiles as horse owned and trained in Laois scoops big prize in Punchestown
A Laois horse racing trainer and syndicate enjoyed a very...
Fianna Fáil select their team to contest 2024 Local Elections in Laois
Fianna Fáil have selected eight candidates to run for the party in Laois in next year's Local Elections.
Party delegates from around the county gathered...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - In Pictures: Late Late Show host pays a visit to popular Laois restaurant
Ryan Tubridy made a surprise appearance in Laois today as...
Laois Councillor calls for road repairs all across the town of Rathdowney
Councillor John King has called on Laois County Council to make several repairs and alterations to roads throughout Rathdowney.
Cllr King was speaking at the...
Almost all 19 of the current Laois County Councillors set to run again in...
Almost all of the current Councillors who are elected to Laois County Council intend to run for election again next year.
LaoisToday contact all 19...
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...
Much-improved signage needed for approach roads to Emo Court, argues local councillor
Emo Court is one of Laois's most visited beauty spots - but drivers are making dangerous U-turns on the approach roads to it because of...
The week that was: Looking back on our most read stories of the past...
1 - ‘We need to look after people who are getting up for work’ – Fiery exchanges as Laois Councillor hits out at Council...
‘What do I do? Go out and stand on my own?’ fumes local councillor...
Frustration over road repairs - and the the salting programme in icy weather - was a major topic of conversation at this week's meeting...
Frustration as delay on families getting new homes in Borris-in-Ossory
A Laois County Councillor has expressed his extreme frustration at the delay in families receiving the keys to their new homes in a development...
The week that was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images from Day 1 of the Ploughing
Over 91,000 spectators attended Day 1 of the National Ploughing Championships...
No country for old men: Honouring the football veterans still doing it for their...
On the brilliant Smaller Fish GAA Podcast, host Colm Parkinson has something of a fascination with 'Auld Lads still doing it for their clubs'.
Every...
Laois County Council launch free public Wifi in two Laois towns
Laois County Council have launched free public Wifi in Portarlington and Stradbally.
The free public Wifi in Portarlington and Stradbally towns will provide free access...
Business Briefing: Setting up a HR business in Laois, recent news and upcoming events
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Sinéad Grehan, founder of Iridium HR based in Portlaoise.
When was Iridium HR established,...
Dumped mattresses ‘cost Laois economy over €1.9m per year’ as free amnesty planned for...
Over 10,600 old mattresses are dumped in County Laois every year - costing the economy €1.9 million.
So says Bounce Back Recycling who have teamed...
Laois County Council elect new chairperson as Thomasina Connell takes over from Conor Bergin
Laois County Council has elected a new chairperson to lead the council for the next 12 months.
At today’s AGM, Fine Gael’s Thomasina Connell took...
Roundabout sought at landmark Laois junction Simmons Mill
Calls have been made for a roundabout to be installed at the busy landmark Laois junction Simmons Mill.
The junction is at the intersection of...
Councillor pledges to ‘up my game’ in bid to bring ‘badly needed’ car park...
'All I am looking for is a small car park and I don't think that is too much to ask for'.
That was the plea...
Call for action as ‘tragedy waiting to happen’ on Laois road following three accidents...
Laois County Councillors have called for urgent safety measures to be put in place after three accidents took place on the same stretch of...
Government allocates more than €13 million for the improvement of roads in Laois
Almost €13.5 million will be spent on improvements to roads and cycling infrastructure following a government announcement.
The majority of the money, €6,549,000, will be...
LaoisToday Podcast: John Mulholland on Covid, council challenges, economic development and his dream project
This podcast interview was originally broadcast on January 8, 2021
In our first LaoisToday podcast of 2021, we chatted with John Mulholland, chief executive of...
Where the money is spent: How Laois County Council intends to spend €89 million...
Laois County Councillors voted to confirm an expenditure budget of almost €89 million at a meeting of Laois County Council yesterday.
The revenue for this...
Momentum grows behind campaign for playground in Emo
Momentum is growing behind a campaign to develop a playground in Emo in the parish sports grounds where the GAA club, soccer club and...
Bins needed for dog foul – or remove dispensers altogether argues Laois councillor
The ongoing issue of dog fouling on public paths in Portlaoise was raised once again at the most recent meeting of the local Municipal...
Laois County Council announces outdoor performance opportunities for musicians, performers and artists
Laois County Council has announced a series of outdoor performance opportunities for Laois based musicians, performers and artists.
The Laois Local Live Performance Scheme aims...
‘Laois/Offaly rent pressure zones not working’ says local TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to introduce an emergency rent freeze and build more affordable houses, cost-rental units and council...
‘God forbid a child ran out onto the road’ – Laois Councillors call for...
Two Laois County Councillors have called for a boundary wall to be put up on the perimeter of a housing estate.
Independent Councillor James Kelly...
’30 years is a long time to wait for a footpath’ – Laois Councillor...
'30 years is a long time to wait for a footpath' - so says Laois County Councillor John King.
The Fine Gael politician is so...
Laois school set to get new signpost ‘before the kids go back to class’
A Laois school is to get a brand new signpost before the children return to the classroom in September.
This comes after Fianna Fail Councillor...
