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Update provided on progress on long awaited Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme

Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has raised the issue again of Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme. Mountmellick was devastated by flooding with dozens of homes...

Laois County Councillors demand serious flooding issues be addressed

Climate change is leading to extreme rainfall and regular flooding, with Laois County Councillors identifying specific black-spots around the county. Ireland’s southern coast is again...

Laois Councillors plead with Government to allow rivers to be cleaned

Several Laois County Councillors spoke passionately about the importance of cleaning our rivers, as the results of climate change continue to cause havoc. Ireland's southern...

Laois set to receive €121,500 for flood works in critical areas

Sean Fleming, Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs, has announced that Laois will receive €121,500 funding for flood works in critical...

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...

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...

Wheelchair car parking space to be installed outside health centre in...

A new wheelchair car parking space is to be installed outside a health centre in a Laois town. Fianna Fail Councillor Paschal McEvoy called on...

Road in Laois town facing ‘six more months’ of closure

A road in a Laois town faces six more months of closure as major flood relief measures are required. Sinn Fein Councillor for Portarlington, Aidan...

Flooding issues in Laois town ‘finally to be addressed’

Laois County Council have applied to An Bord Pleanala for permission to install a new 600mm diameter overflow culvert, on the Shannon stream in...

Laois Councillors call for action to be taken on flooding issues...

"Nobody should have to live like this - to live in fear of flooding. When it rains, it is like monsoon season in China." These...

Funding sought for pump for Laois town badly hit by flooding...

Funding has been sought to purchase a pump in a Laois town that has been badly hit by flooding in the past. Mountmellick was left...

Sand bags, stress and sympathy but no quick solutions in sight...

Not surprisingly there have been a flood of concerns over flooding across Laois this week. Virtually non-stop rainfall and water-logged land have combined to put...

Laois County Council release ‘Severe Weather’ warning ahead of overnight rainfall

Laois County Council has released a warning for flooding across the county ahead of expected rainfall tonight. Met Eireann have placed Laois in a 'Yellow...

‘Flooding fears’ over blocked drains in Laois town

A call for drain cleaning on all minor storm drains in and around Mountmellick was made at the recent Municipal District meeting of the...

Mountrath flooding problem needs a solution – Stanley

Laois TD Brian Stanley is calling for works to be carried out to solve the problem of flooding in Mountrath. “As a native of the...

Laois is one of the most ‘at risk’ counties for flooding

A new report has shown that Laois is one of the most 'at risk' counties in Ireland for flooding. Despite being the only county in...

Significant progress made with reducing Mountmellick flood risk

Sinn Fein Brian Stanley TD has said that significant progress is being made to ensure that the devastating flooding suffered by Mountmellick residents last...

€9 million for Laois under new Flood Risk Management Plans

Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan has announced that €9 million is to be made available to Laois immediately under new Flood Risk...

Outside groups stopping the carrying out of Barrow works claims Councillor

A Laois County Councillor has claimed that the much needed works along the River Barrow are being stopped by outside groups and organisations, which...

Tributes paid to farmers, emergency services and council staff for work...

Tributes have been paid to various different agencies and local people for all that they did during the recent snow events. Cllr Paddy Bracken used...

Council accused of putting ‘cart before the horse’ on flooding strategy

Laois County Council's plan to alleviate flooding around the county has been described as 'putting the cart before the horse' by one Councillor. Independent Cllr...

Met Eireann warns of ‘flood risk’ and issues Orange alert

We've had snow and ice for days, and now some parts of the county could be set for flooding. A Status Orange snow-ice warning has...

Mountrath flooding not helped by blocked pipes says Cllr Kelly

Councillor James Kelly was angered by the lack of action by Laois County Council surrounding the flooding in Mountrath. Cllr Kelly made his point at...

UPDATED: Flooding fears in Mountmellick, Rathdowney and Portarlington again

Less than a few months after large parts of Mountmellick and Portarlington were devastated by flooding, there are fears it could occur again today. Heavy...

Best of 2017 – WATCH: Portarlington ‘cut in half’ as River...

As flooding devasted Laois towns in late November, Portarlington became one of the final victims when the River Barrow burst its banks. The river was...

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€2million Emergency Scheme announced for flooding victims

Almost €2 million in emergency funding has been made available for the victims of the recent floods in Laois. Large parts of Mountmellick were completely...

Mountmellick flood defences must not flood Portarlington, council hears

Any flood defence measures in Mountmellick cannot cause ‘adverse’ flooding in Portarlington, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard. This was the advice from...

Public meeting for Sonas Childcare Centre following Mountmellick floods

The Board of Mountmellick Community Childcare Ltd (Sonas) is holding a public meeting following the floods which devastated the town during the week. The meeting...

Businesses hit by flooding can apply for funding support

A Government scheme - to be administered by Irish Red Cross - is being opened to provide support to businesses who have been affected...