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Two more candidates enter the Local Election race in Portlaoise

Two new independent candidates have emerged to contest the Local Elections in the Portlaoise Municipal District this June. Dom Dunne, who ran for Renua in...

Calls made for increased support for breastfeeding facilities in urban areas...

A Laois County Councillor has called for increased support for breastfeeding facilities across the County, predominantly in urban areas. Cllr Thomasina Connell raised the motion...

Calls made for safety improvements at national school ‘in such a...

Calls have been made for safety improvements to be implemented at The Rock National School, with Laois County Councillors expressed concern for students, teachers...

Transport Infrastructure Ireland draws the ire of Portlaoise County Councillor

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have drawn the ire of a Laois County Councillor this week. Speaking at the February meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District,...

Two local County Councillors join forces to call for Master Plan...

Two local County Councillors have joined forces to call for a Master Plan to be prepared in Abbeyleix Fine Gael Cllr Barry Walsh and Fianna...

Local Councillor calls for review into ‘ongoing problems entering and exiting’...

A local County Councillor has called for a review of the entrance to Kylebrook Estate on the Abbeyleix Road and the "ongoing problems entering...

List of improvement measures announced for Knockmay area of Portlaoise

Laois County council have revealed a list of improvement measures currently being undertaken in the Knockmay area of Portlaoise. These measures include a Community Involvement...

Housing development in Portlaoise estate put out for re-tender by Laois...

Laois County Council staff have informed the Portlaoise Municipal District that the housing development in Radharc Darach, Hepburn Court will be put out for...

Plan of action outlined for planned Bike Rental Scheme in Portlaoise 

Laois County Council have outlined the plan of action for the proposed Bike Rental Scheme in Portlaoise. The point was raised by Cllr Barry Walsh,...

Laois County Council to carry out road safety survey at junction...

A local Councillor has asked Laois County Council to undertake a road safety survey of the junction at Ballytegan/Crookedy. Cllr Thomasina Connell was speaking at...

Laois County Councillor calls for public Wi-fi to be installed at...

"I think it's a very basic requirement now, to have Wi-Fi in a hospital." That is the view of local Fianna Fáil County Cllr Catherine...

Several roads around county Laois can expect a face lift in...

A Laois County Councillor has sought to prioritise the state of the county's roads as local politics begins a busy 2024. Cllr John Joe Fennelly...

Outrage as elevator in New Portlaoise Library found to be unsuitable...

A significant red flag concerning the new Portlaoise Library has been raised by a local County Councillor at the Portlaoise Municipal District meeting this...

Councillor calls for maintenance person to be reinstated for elderly and...

A Laois County Councillor has said there is a serious issue with the treatment of elderly and disabled tenants living in Council houses across...

Astro Pitch at Portlaoise Leisure Centre ‘in dire need of repair...

The Astro Pitch at Portlaoise Leisure is in dire need of repair and will soon become unplayable Laois County Council has heard. This is the...

More lighting and footpaths needed around Togher to deal with ‘huge’...

The area from Junction 17 Portlaoise Plaza towards Portlaoise Rugby Club and on to Togher Woods is in urgent need of new lighting and...

Vacant, derelict houses ‘causing a lot of problems’ in Knockmay, Laois...

A local Cllr has called for Laois County Council be given an update as to when the six vacant houses in Knockmay will be...

Local Councillor seeks to make driving conditions easier for Laois road...

Laois County Council are being called upon to improve the safety of county's roads and make driving conditions easier for Laois road users. Cllr Barry...

Laois County Council called on to re-pave and landscape Ballinakill Square

A local County Councillor has called on Laois County council to put a plan in place to re-pave and landscape the Square in Ballinakill. Cllr John...

Traffing calming measures called for in Abbeyleix

Traffic calming measures are needed in Abbeyleix, according to local councillor John Joe Fennelly. Cllr Fennelly was making the call at this week's Portlaoise Municipal...

Laois councillors keen to support calls to make Portlaoise an autism-friendly...

A couple of small changes could help make Portlaoise an autism-friendly town, according to a presentation made to a meeting in Laois County Council...

Laois Councillor “disillusioned” with lack of progress at derelict site in...

A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to take action on the derelict sites in Triogue Manor regarding ownership and future use...

Local Councilor puts road safety in Laois top of the agenda

A local councilor has called on Laois County Council to install traffic calming measures on the L-6136-0 Knocknagroagh / Rathnamanagh Road. Cllr Willie Aird was...

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...

Laois County Council to take posession of new 93-space car park

Laois County Council will take possession of a new 93-space car park on Railway Street, Portlaoise, due to come into use in August or...

Laois Councillor calls for drastic improvements to be made for wheelchair...

A Laois Councilor has called on the County Council to implement the recommendations of of the roads and footpaths accessibility survey as soon as...

Laois Councillor calls for stronger action to be taken on housing...

A Laois Councillor has called for the County Council take a stronger position on various housing issues in the town, including Down's Lane, The...

New Cathaoirleach elected to lead Portlaoise Municipal District Committee

Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Portlaoise Municipal District Committee. The vote took place at this week's Committee AGM,...