Tag: Laois County Council

Laois County Councillors have given their support for a private housing development on the site of an old filling station in Portlaoise. Planning permission has...

A Laois County Councillor has hit out of the Council's recruitment process as he called for two more outdoor staff to be hired. Independent Cllr...

The long wait to have a Portlaoise housing estate taken in charge by Laois County Council could be about to end. Independent Councillor Caroline Dwane...

The County Hotel was once a thriving hub of activity in the centre of Portlaoise but after lying idle now for the best part...

The Laois Federation of Tidy Towns (LFTT) is an umbrella organisation that supports and connects Tidy Towns groups across Laois. The LFTT promote environmental sustainability...

Laois County Council are exploring the possibility of including 'Pop Up Don Phalaistín' as part of their cultural events for the Seachtain na Gaeilge...

The long-awaited Portlaoise Bus Service is set to launch this Sunday, February 23, with 42 stops along two routes. The National Transport Authority were in...

A town in Laois has been left waiting "for far too long" to have their public roads "brought up to an acceptable standard." That is...

Community groups in Laois are being encouraged to apply to join the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument scheme which is all about empowering local...

Exterior work to a rural Laois cemetery "just makes sense" and is "something everybody wants." That is according to Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin who...

The contractor responsible for public lighting in County Laois "should be sacked" a local County Councillor has said. Fianna Fáil Councillor Paddy Bracken made the...

Just under €14.5 million has been allocated to Laois as part of an national investment programme for regional and local roads. The total funding of...

The Health Services Executive (HSE) have provided an update on their plans for Primary Health Centres in five towns across County Laois. There were positive...

The Government is being urged to increase the income threshold for social housing, with the current thresholds described as "unsustainable." The call came from the...

Proposals have been laid out this week by Laois County Council which could see changes made to the National Electoral Register. The first proposal would...

New speed limit restrictions are set to be rolled out across Laois from Friday, February 7. The Department of Transport have decided that default speed...

Laois County Council have opened a helpline for those who need support following the impact of Storm Éowyn. According to powercheck.ie, there are premises still...

Laois County Council has recently approved a series of planning applications across various industries and services in the county. Brook Advantage Limited have been given...

A village in Laois "urgently needs public lighting" as the community has been left "in complete darkness." That is according to Laois TD Brian Stanley,...

Laois County Council have issued a new statement in relation to the ongoing situation across the county amid Storm Éowyn. It was reported earlier this morning...

Laois County Council say that repair crews are mobilising from 11am in a bid to attempt to clear up some of the damage from...

As Storm Éowyn roars across Ireland this morning, Laois County Council has issued advice for people in a bid to keep them safe during...

People in Laois are being made 'homeless, leading to stress, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts'. That is according to one man who says of he...

"The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned" during the recent cold snap, Laois County Council has heard. Speaking at the first meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal...

The Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise has come under renewed scrutiny as the road continues to be a source of concern in the town. Speaking at...

The lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise has been described as "embarrassing" as efforts continue to restore the service in the...

News that a Draft Master Plan for Abbeyleix is not expected to be prepared until the end of June, 2025 has been brandished as...

The Portlaoise Municipal District committee of Laois County Council has elected it's new Cathaoirleach. Councillor Paddy Buggy will take over the role having been proposed...

A Laois TD has called on local community groups to apply for the Local Enhancement Programme. Fianna Fail's Sean Fleming has called on those who...

Laois County Council have confirmed details of their out of hours services to cover the Christmas and New Year period. With the Council Offices set...