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Gardaí seek help after overnight dumping of rubbish

Help is being sought from locals in Clonaslee to track down culprits responsible for overnight dumping in the area. The incident occurred at Castlecuffe in...

Laois leisure centres could be amalgamated

Portlaoise and Portarlington Lesuire Centres could be amalgamated under a new review. The two leisure centres in Laois are both funded by Laois County Council,...

Reintroduction of tax relief for trade union subs

Tax relief on trade union subscriptions should be re-introduced, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard. Cllr Noel Tuohy had a motion before the...

Extra funding hopes for new Portlaoise Library

It is believed extra funding will be provided for the new library in Portlaoise, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard. Cllr Willie Aird...

Study venue one of several proposals from Laois Comhairle na nÓg

The current library building at Lyster Square could become a study centre for students, Laois County Council has heard. The details were relayed during a...

REVEALED: Three more candidates come forward to replace late Cllr Jerry...

Last week, we brought you the news that three men had put themselves forward to take the County Council seat of the late Portlaoise Cllr...

Parish priest objects to religious order home extension

A local parish priest has objected to a proposed development by a religious order in Castletown due to his “serious concerns” over sewerage capacity...

Over thirty families move into new homes in Portlaoise

A total of thirty-three new families were allocated their new homes at Conniberry Way in Portlaoise this week, it was confirmed at the monthly...

REVEALED: Three men in the running to replace the late Cllr...

Three men are in the running to take the County Council seat of the late Portlaoise Cllr Jerry Lodge, LaoisToday can reveal. There was widespread...

Concerns raised for residents over Portlaoise development works

Concerns were expressed on behalf of residents close to Togher where Laois County Council plans to develop an ambitious 72 acre enterprise park. The issue...

Concerns voiced over improvement works at Portlaoise roundabout

Planned works at a roundabout in Portlaoise has been held up due to safety concerns in connection to it. The roundabout at Rockview on the...

43 homes repossessed by Laois County Council

Laois County Council has repossessed 43 houses as a result of mortgage arrears between 2010 and September 2017. 16 of these repossessions were forced on...

Planned apartment development on Portlaoise convent site

A design document for apartments is currently being prepared for the Presentation Convent site in Portlaoise town centre, it has been confirmed. The monthly meeting...

Council planning 600 new houses in Laois

Laois County Council is aiming to provide 600 new houses in Laois within the next three years and also plans to exceed its social...

Master plan for Portlaoise Enterprise Park almost ready

A master plan will be published soon for the Enterprise Park development at Togher, on the outskirts of Portlaoise. The monthly meeting of Laois County...

Council’s boost of over €2 million from development contributions

Laois County Council took in a total of €2,254,773.53 in development contributions in the 2017, it has been revealed. Details were outlined to the monthly...

Substantial housing development granted permission in Portlaoise

Laois County Council have granted planning permission for a substantial housing development in Portlaoise. Aston Homes plan to construct 87 two-storey homes These comprise of 60...

Concerns outlined after fall on paving near library

The cobble block paving is causing major concern for locals at Abbeyleix Library with a person falling on it last week. The concerns were outlined...

Council housing staff subjected to “outrageous” antisocial behaviour

Housing staff of Laois County Council had to endure “outrageous behaviour” during an antisocial incident involving a person seeking housing accommodation last week, today’s...

Council meeting adjourned as tributes flow for late Cllr Lodge

Tributes were paid to the late Cllr Jerry Lodge by his colleagues earlier today as the monthly meeting of Laois County Council was adjourned...

Councillor claims ‘Bob the Builder’ would have done a better job...

Councillor Aidan Mullins made the claim that 'Bob the Builder would have done a better job', following the completion of works on footpaths in...

Plans for new Laois fire station put on the back burner

The plans for a new fire station to be constructed in Stradbally have been put on hold, despite a site being identified nearly two...

‘Mammy, I have to do a poopie’ is the fear of...

The words "Mammy, I have to do a poopie" bring dread to every parent that attends a rural playground without toilet facilities says Cllr...

Homeless Laois man protests outside council HQ

A homeless man who has had to sleep on seats in the A&E area of the hospital in Portlaoise took his protest to County...

The completion of rejuvenation works in Durrow estimated to cost almost...

At the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, it was confirmed by Laois County Council that almost half a million euro will be required to...

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...

Solar panels stolen from a Laois school’s warning lights

A bizarre story surfaced from the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mounmellick Municipal District Meeting, as a Councillor told the meeting of the theft of solar panels from...

Laois mum left stranded in flooded council house since Monday

A Laois single mother has launched a public appeal to Laois County Council to repair a leak which has flooded her house since MONDAY. Deidre...

Councillors angry over lack of safety surrounding Rosenallis housing estate

There was an air of anger voiced by Councillors at this months Borris-in-Ossory/Mounmellick Municipal District Meeting over the lack of movement on a boundary...

Safety measures a must for Laois primary school, argue councillors

A sum of around €50,000 has been suggested for the required safety works at the Raheen National School. At the latest Portlaoise Municiple District Meeting,...