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Conor Bergin officially puts his name forward to seek Fine Gael...

Laois Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin has announced his intention to put his name forward for the upcoming Fine Gael convention to select a...

Fine Gael set to wait until September to select General Election...

Fine Gael members in Laois have been told to be ready for a September convention, where they will decide who to run for the...

Conor Bergin: ‘People vote over the entire five years. They don’t...

Fine Gael’s Conor Bergin is one of six sitting Councillors who were all re-elected to Laois County Council in the Borris in Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal...

Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Conor Bergin (Fine Gael) –...

At 25, Fine Gael's Conor Bergin was one of the youngest elected councillors in the country in 2019. From Borris-in-Ossory, he is looking for a...

€3.3 million announced for redevelopment of Borris courthouse

€3.3 million has been secured for the renovation of the courthouse in Borris-in-Ossory to turn it into a digital hub. Local Fine Gael Councillor Conor...

Importance of roadside drainage system highlighted by Laois County Councillor

The importance of drains, road-side drainage and drainage maintenance was highlighted this week in Laois County Council. Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin made the passionate...

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...

Improvement and safety works at rural Laois Church to be carried...

A rural Laois Church is set for improvement works after a local County Councillor raised the issue at the March meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick...

Calls made for new welcome signs at Killasmeestia ‘to reflect the...

The small village of Killasmeestia - located about halfway between Borris-in-Ossory and Rathdowney - could be in line for new welcome signs if local...

“The village looks super, it is thriving – but we have...

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...

New signage unveiled for historic settlement of Aghaboe Abbey

After a long campaign, the historic Aghaboe Abbey has rang in the new year by welcoming new signage into the community. The initiative really sparked...

Local County Councillor calls for Hackney Pilot Scheme to be introduced...

A Laois County Councillor has called on the Local Hackney Pilot Scheme to be introduced in rural areas across the County. Fine Gael Cllr, Conor...

Water water everywhere – flooding issues reaching breaking point

A Laois County Councillor has put flooding top of his agenda at the November meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District. Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin began...

140% increase in Septic Tank Grants to benefit even more homeowners...

Homeowners dealing with failing septic tanks will be assisted with funding to carry out improvement works up to €12000 from January 1, 2024. The Septic...

Growing concerns for road safety issues in Castletown and Pike of...

Laois County Council have been urged to address the road safety issues at Kirwan’s cross on the L-1619 at Cuddagh, Castletown. Cllr Conor Bergin raised...

New Digital Hub to be developed at old Courthouse building in...

Laois County Council are in the process of adapting the former courthouse building and site in Borris-In-Ossory, to form a new digital hub. An architect-led...

Laois Councillor unhappy with County Council’s response to public lighting request

A local County Councillor has expressed his disappointment at Laois County Council's response to his request for public lighting. Cllr Conor Bergin was speaking at the...

Laois County Council to hold workshops to help with applications for...

Laois County Council has announced it will hold workshops to help local clubs and organisers who wish to apply for the Sports Capital Programme...

Up to 85% of homes and businesses in Ballyfin and Rosenallis...

High speed broadband is now available for many homes in Ballyfin and Rosenallis as part of the National Broadband Plan. National Broadband Ireland have said...

Three Laois County Councillors come together to fight for Mountrath housing...

Three Laois County Councillors have come together to fight for Fr O'Connor Crescent in Mountrath. Independent Cllrs James Kelly and Ollie Clooney along with Fine...

#LoveLaois: The culmination of years of hard work as Borris-in-Ossory unveil...

For the latest edition of Love Laois, we headed to Borris-in-Ossory, who last week unveiled their wonderful new playground and multi-use games facility. The playground...

Boy racer meets ‘a Garda priority’ as fines and vehicles seized...

Boy racer meets are a Garda priority, the Laois Joint Policing Committee has heard at this week's meetings. Garda Superintendent Eamon Curley made the statement...

Calls for safety concerns to be addressed on roads in Camross...

Councillor Conor Bergin has called on Laois County Council to address road safety concerns at several locations in Camross and Borris-in-Ossory. The Fine Gael Cllr...

Reopening of pub serves as further marker of successful rural regeneration...

A Laois village is undergoing a serious regeneration at present with a series of exciting projects happening. Clough, located in South-West Laois, is experiencing a...

Laois County Council to explore purchasing ‘property marking machine’ to help...

Laois County Council is to explore the possibility of purchasing a 'property marking machine' in a bid to help combat crime. The issue came before...

Council to acquire 26 new houses in Laois village in bid...

Laois County Council are to purchase 26 new houses in Borris-In-Ossory in a bid to alleviate local housing need in the village. The houses have...

Tax changes to give Laois people a boost to battle cost...

Income tax changes announced in Budget 2023 that take effect from January 1 will put more money back in people from Laois’s pockets. So says...

Renewed calls for Minister to act as Community Welfare Officers still...

The Minister for Social Protection has been called upon to act in the community welfare sector in Laois. Councillor Conor Bergin brought forward a motion...

Walking route sought for Laois village as safety measures needed near...

A suitable walking and cycling route should be identified and developed around the rural village of Clough, according to local councillor John King. Cllr King...

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...