Tag: Laois County Council
Laois Councillor calls for more Columbarium Walls as number of cremations...
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to provide a Columbarium Wall in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Mountmellick, as well as other cemeteries...
More than €3 million in additional funding confirmed for Laois County...
Laois County Council will receive €11,620,533 in 2024 in its base line funding in respect of the Local Property Tax.
This, according to Laois TD...
Chance to restore lost railway station as Greenway from Abbeyleix to...
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to carry out a feasibility study on the possibility of a Greenway from Abbeyleix Railway...
Local Councillor calls for improved road safety measures in west County...
A local Councillor has called on Laois County Council to improve road safety measures in the western part of the county.
Cllr James Kelly was speaking...
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...
Dangerous conditions in Laois hosing estate ‘an absolute nightmare for residents’
The street lights in the Crossneen Manor housing estate in Graiguecullen have not worked for several months now.
The situation has been described by an...
Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, takes over full control for water...
Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, has taken over full control and accountability for water and waste water services in Laois.
The change came into effect...
Report makes for interesting reading regarding the latest housing figures in...
Laois County Council have received a grant of €2 million from the Department of Housing, Local Development and Heritage under the Refurbishment and Regeneration...
New Portlaoise Library hailed as a ‘massive asset’ for Laois
The new County Library, which was officially opened on Monday, June 17 by Minister Heather Humphreys, has been hailed as a major success and...
Laois County Council urged to take action regarding the ongoing intermittent...
Fine Gael Councillor Barry Walsh has called on Laois County Council to engage with the ESB in requesting a central point of contact for...
Local County Councillor calls for a re-evaluation of tourism policies in...
Local Labour County Councillor, Marie Tuohy, has called on Laois County Council to re-evaluate tourism policies in the county.
Cllr Tuohy commended the ongoing effort...
Calls for an increase of the thresholds and the amounts for...
Fine Gael Cllr Thomasina Connell has called on Laois County Council write to Minister Darragh O’Brien at the Department of Housing, Local Government and...
‘He was an honest, genuine man’ – Laois County Council honours...
Councillors and staff at Laois County Council paid tribute to the late John Moran at the monthly meeting held on Monday morning.
There was great...
A busy first day for Laois County Council’s new Cathaoirleach
The new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council took his chair for the very first time at this week's meeting of the councillors.
An Cathaoirleach, Pashal...
Civic reception held for local basketball legend
Laois County Council have held a Civic Reception is honour Seamus Dooley and his massive contribution to the basketball community both locally and further...
New property development in Errill given the green light
Laois County Council has given the go-ahead for the construction of 14 houses in the village of Errill.
Furey Consulting Engineers Ltd sought planning permission from...
Laois County Council called upon to act to clean up ‘dirtiest...
Laois County Council have been called upon to take action to clean up a river that has been described as the 'dirtiest in Ireland'.
Independent...
Laois County Council sets the standard for climate action with captivating...
Laois County Council is taking a leadership role on climate action in partnership with local communities – working to reach its own climate targets...
Minister Heather Humphreys turns the sod on new project in Portarlington
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, brought the curtain down on her tour of Laois on Monday evening by turning the sod...
Ministerial visit uncovers a hidden gem at Laois’s fingertips
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, began her grand tour of Laois this morning by officially opening the refurbished Mountmellick Arts Centre.
The...
Civic reception confirmed for local basketball legend
Laois County Council have confirmed that a Civic Reception is being held to honour the contribution of Seamus Dooley, a man who has made...
New €7 million library set to open in Portlaoise next week
The new Portlaoise Library is set to open its doors to the public this coming Tuesday, July 18 at 10am, at a reported final...
Planning permission sought to redevelop Newpark House in Portlaoise
Plans have been lodged with Laois County Council to develop six apartments in a historic house and protected structure in Laois.
Zaibatsu Limited has sought...
Laois County Council launching a ‘Positive Energy’ campaign to empower their...
Laois County Council is proud to announce the launch of its new energy awareness campaign, "Positive Energy," aimed at encouraging its internal staff to...
Portlaoise could be in line for a new drive through café...
MBCC Foods (Ireland) Ltd have applied to Laois County Council for planning permission at their site in Portlaoise Retail Park.
The application is to develop...
New Laois Heritage Officer looks for communities to get involved in...
In April, Thomas Carolan was appointed as the new Heritage Officer for Laois County Council replacing Catherine Casey who played such a significant role...
Laois County Council elect new Cathaoirleach as Paschal McEvoy takes 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...
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...
Laois County Council announce update on completion date for new lake...
A local councilor has called on Laois County Council to provide an update on the path to be installed around the three lakes in...
Proposal for a stage/performance area to be developed in Portlaoise Town...
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...