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Housing development in Portlaoise estate put out for re-tender by Laois County Council

Laois County Council staff have informed the Portlaoise Municipal District that the housing development in Radharc Darach, Hepburn Court will be put out for...

Plan of action outlined for planned Bike Rental Scheme in Portlaoise 

Laois County Council have outlined the plan of action for the proposed Bike Rental Scheme in Portlaoise. The point was raised by Cllr Barry Walsh,...
Portlaoise Hospital

Laois County Councillor calls for public Wi-fi to be installed at Portlaoise Hospital

"I think it's a very basic requirement now, to have Wi-Fi in a hospital." That is the view of local Fianna Fáil County Cllr Catherine...

Outrage as elevator in New Portlaoise Library found to be unsuitable for wheelchair users

A significant red flag concerning the new Portlaoise Library has been raised by a local County Councillor at the Portlaoise Municipal District meeting this...

Problematic Portlaoise footpaths could be in line for an upgrade if Councillors get their...

The state of the County's footpaths was a major talking point at the monthly meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal Council last week. Several County Cllrs...

In Pictures: New Council-owned car parking facility and transport hub opens in Portlaoise

Laois County Council has announced the opening of a new Car Park and Transport Hub located at Railway Street, Portlaoise. The Car Park and Transport...
Killenard school

‘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 villages to the nearby GAA grounds was met with considerable frustration...

Naeem Iqbal prioritising third-level education, sports facilities, and housing for Portlaoise

Naeem Iqbal will be contesting the 2024 Local Elections as a Fianna Fáil representative in the Portlaoise Municipal District. Mr Iqbal contested the 2019 Local...

Laois councillors keen to support calls to make Portlaoise an autism-friendly town

A couple of small changes could help make Portlaoise an autism-friendly town, according to a presentation made to a meeting in Laois County Council...

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...
Caroline Dwane-Stanley Laois County Council

Laois Councillor “disillusioned” with lack of progress at derelict site in Portlaoise

A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to take action on the derelict sites in Triogue Manor regarding ownership and future use...

Calls for improvements to disability facilities at Portlaoise Leisure Centre

A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to ensure that the Disability Suite at Laois Leisure, Portlaoise is fully equipped and fully...
People's Park Portlaoise

Proposal for a stage/performance area to be developed in Portlaoise Town Park

A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to consider adding a stage/performance area in the current Portlaoise town park or the new...

Laois Councillor calls for drastic improvements to be made for wheelchair users in Portlaoise

A Laois Councilor has called on the County Council to implement the recommendations of of the roads and footpaths accessibility survey as soon as...
Laois County Council General

Laois Councillor calls for stronger action to be taken on housing in Portlaoise

A Laois Councillor has called for the County Council take a stronger position on various housing issues in the town, including Down's Lane, The...
Autism

Calls for Portlaoise to become an autism-friendly town

Calls have been made for Portlaoise to follow the lead of Clonakilty in Cork and become an official autism-friendly town. The West Cork town was...
Portlaoise Bus Map

Stops, schedule and timeframe – the new Portlaoise bus service explained

A new bus service for the town of Portlaoise is hoped to be in operation by early 2024. The issue has long been a topic...

Council intend to remove 65 metres of trees in Portlaoise estate

Laois County Council intend to remove 65 metres of trees in St Brigid's Place in Portlaoise this autumn. The trees are at the boundary adjacent...

Laois County Council exploring the possibility of developing a safe cycle and walking route...

Laois County Council say they are investigating options to develop a route from Portlaoise to the Rock of Dunamaise that could be safely used...
Railway Street Portlaoise

Wider footpath sought for busy Portlaoise street while safety measures needed in Ballyroan

A busy Portlaoise street is in bad need of a wider footpath, according to a local councillor at the most recent meeting of Portlaoise...

Bus operators urged to keep environmental concerns to the fore while stopped in Portlaoise

Action should be taken against bus operators who leave vehicles idling in Portlaoise to address the pollution being caused. That was a motion put forward...
Shay Dooley

Special recognition proposed for legendary Portlaoise basketball figure

A legendary figure on the local basketball scene could receive the highest possible council honour, following a motion at a meeting in Laois County...
Clonrooske Abbey

Extreme frustration as Portlaoise homes delayed further

Considerable frustration was expressed at a meeting in Laois County Council at the delay in making new social houses available. The May meeting of the...
Rinuccini Portlaoise

‘Very confusing’ entrance to Portlaoise estate raises the ire of local councillors

The entrance and exit routes to a Portlaoise housing estate was described as "very confusing" at a recent meeting in Laois County Council. Rinuccini, a...

Laois councillor calls for clarity and promotion around long-stay parking in Portlaoise

A Laois County Councillor is seeking more fairness and clarity for users of the County Council's long-stay car parks. Fine Gael Councillor, Thomasina Connell, called...

Primary school places under pressure in Portlaoise as councillor calls for action over ‘serious...

A Laois county councillor has called on the Department to Education to visit Portlaoise to discuss "the serious shortage of school places" in primary...
Kilminchy

Frustration expressed as wait for two bus shelters at popular Portlaoise location continues

A Laois County Councillor has signalled her frustration as the wait for two bus shelters to be constructed near Kilminchy in Portlaoise continues. Sinn Fein's...

Portlaoise councillors bid a fond farewell to Noel Tuohy

The goodwill that has been directed at Noel Tuohy, the now former local councillor, was evident again in the Laois County Council chamber this...
St Peter and Paul's Cemetery Portlaoise

‘Never seen anything like it’ – Concern as no tenders received to carry out...

Concerns have been raised after it was revealed that no tenders were received to carry out works in St Peter and Paul's Cemetery in...
Irish Rail have been called upon to fix a wall they damaged

Call for Portlaoise to be zoned as commuter town to Dublin to reduce fares...

A Laois County Councillor has called for Portlaoise to be zoned as a commuter town to Dublin which would in turn reduce fares for...
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