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Question over sale of Junction 17 land leads to row and...

On Monday, members of Laois County Council voted to put through the sale of 3.42 hectares at Portlaoise Enterprise Park to Kirby Group Engineering...

One light requested to make ‘busiest junction in the parish’ safer...

A request has been made to erect just one light in an area of Laois that has been described as 'the busiest junction in...

In Pictures: Call for action as Laois residents subjected to ‘brown...

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...

CCTV schemes vital as rural robberies ‘putting real fear’ into Laois...

The rolling out of CCTV schemes across the county have been described as 'vital' as the impact upon those who are the victims of...

Strong local representation as government announce who is heading abroad for...

There will be strong local representation abroad on St Patrick's Day as the government have confirmed who will be Ireland's representatives. Laois TD and Minister...

Ghost estate in Laois village set to be completed as permission...

Laois County Council have confirmed that planning permission has been granted for 26 new houses in Borris-In-Ossory. Private developer M&M Holdings has been granted permission...

Over €210,000 secured for renovation of former Laois courthouse

The derelict Borris-in-Ossory courthouse has been granted over €210,000 in government funding to help restore the derelict building and develop it into a remote...

An Bord Pleanala gives green light for Mountrath flood relief works...

An Bord Pleanala has given the green light for flood relief works to be carried out at Shannon Street in Mountrath. €46,565 in funding was...

Completion date for €260k improvement works in five Laois areas extended

The deadline for completion of works under the €7 million Streetscape Enhancement Initiative has been extended to the end of the year. Under the scheme,...

Residents ‘terrified’ following ‘number of near misses involving HGVs’ on rural...

Residents along a rural Laois road are 'terrified' following a 'number of near misses involving HGVs', a meeting in Laois has heard. The matter was...

€50,000 for new community garden in Camross Village Park under CLAR...

A new community garden is on the way to Camross following a government announcement today. €50,000 has been allocated to the village for the project...

New government grants for parent and toddler groups available in Laois

New government grants will be available for Parent and Toddler Groups in Laois, according to Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council and Fine Gael Councillor,...

‘This is about people, not money’ – Laois Councillor happy following...

Laois County Councillor Paschal McEvoy has welcomed the Council's decision not to grant a licence for this year's Electric Picnic. In a statement released yesterday,...

New campaign aimed at further reducing gum litter in Laois launched

A new campaign aimed at further reducing gum litter in Laois has been launched. Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Councillor Conor Bergin, has officially launched...

Calls again for Mountmellick by-pass that has been ‘on the agenda...

Laois County Councillors have called again for Mountmellick to be by-passed in order to alleviate the traffic going through the town on a daily...

An Bord Pleanala decision on flooding works in Laois town due...

A decision on a proposed flood relief plan for a Laois town is due by the end of this month. Back in February, Laois County...

Cathaoirleach determined Laois must get its ‘fair share’ of extra money...

Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Councillor Conor Bergin, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural Development Heather Humphreys of an additional €10.5 million...

Laois village retains Post Office as new location found and shop...

A Laois village has retained its Post Office after a location for a new shop was found. Back in February, An Post sought a 'retail...

Conor Bergin excited for Cathaoirleach role – but General Election ambitions...

Last week Conor Bergin, the Fine Gael councillor from Borris-in-Ossory, became the youngest Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council. At 27, he is one of the...

LaoisToday Podcast: New Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council and the men...

On the LaoisToday podcast this week, presenter Paul Downey is joined by Steven Miller and newly elected Chairperson of Laois County Council, Conor Bergin....

Laois County Council elects youngest ever chair as Conor Bergin takes...

Laois County Council has elected its youngest ever chairperson as Conor Bergin took the role this afternoon. The 27-year-old Borris-In-Ossory native becomes the youngest since...

Economic Recovery Plan guarantees extension of 9% tourism VAT rate for...

The Economic Recovery Plan launched by Government sets out a range of supports and investment for the tourism industry in Laois, including the extension...

€22,000 for footpath upgrade works in Laois town with works to...

€22,000 has been allocated to carry out 'much needed' footpath upgrade works on the N80 at Emmett Street, Mountmellick. Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin, who...

Traffic calming measures planned for Borris-In-Ossory estate but issues over damaged...

Traffic calming measures will be undertaken to make a housing estate in Borris-In-Ossory safer for all residents. The news comes following a motion by Cllr...

No quick solution in sight for ongoing parking issues at popular...

There appears to be no quick solution in sight for the ongoing parking issues at one of Laois's most popular tourist destinations. Gardai have been...

Laois businesses urged to apply for new round of Online Retail...

Laois businesses should apply for funding under the new round of the Online Retail Scheme, a Fine Gael Councillor has said. Councillor Conor Bergin was...

Busy road near Borris-in-Ossory benefits from council programme

A section of a busy road near Borris-in-Ossory has been resurfaced in recent weeks. The L-5057 road between the junction with the R445 at Moneymore,...

Planning permission approved for new playground in Laois village

Planning permission to build a brand new playground in Borris-In-Ossory has been approved. The matter came before members of Laois County Council this afternoon and,...

‘Huge disappointment’ as two major regeneration projects in Laois miss out...

While Portarlington has been awarded more than €1 million in government funding, two areas which also applied for the same grant have been unsuccessful. Laois...

War of words as councillors do battle over Camross roads

It's not unusual for a local council meeting to develop into a row over roads - but at this week's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick District meeting the...