“Toilet facilities are also lacking at the station, with only one cubicle available," said the TD.

“Whatever the outcome for housing completions in 2025, it will fall well short of the 50,000-60,000 units required," said the author of the report.

BALLYBROPHY Train Station was officially named ‘Age Friendly’ at a launch ceremony on Friday 2 May.

A MAN who was fined €750 six years ago was brought before Portlaoise District Court on a bench warrant for non-payment of the fines. Aaron Hennessy, Garron, Ballybrophy had the fines imposed on 18 February 2019 for motoring of fences.

Mary Sinnott (née Loughlin), Ballymeelish, Ballybrophy passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday 25 October. Mary was predeceased by her parents and sister Elenor.

RESIDENTS near a local railway station are “living in fear” because of constant speeding outside their homes, according to a county councillor.