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Laois County Council receive over half-a-million euro for repairs to private roads

Laois County Council receive over half-a-million euro for repairs to private roads

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

The funding will be used to support the improvement of non-public roads in rural communities.
Government looking to zone lands in Laois to allow for 12,000 new houses in the next 10-years

Government looking to zone lands in Laois to allow for 12,000 new houses in the next 10-years

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

As well as Portlaoise, said the Laois TD, other towns and villages should be identified for additional housing for people to be able to get homes closer to where they are from.
Fianna Fáil old guard make way for young guns in Laois

Fianna Fáil old guard make way for young guns in Laois

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

The party also appointed a member to represent the Graiguecullen/Portarlington Municipal District.
All onboard for this year’s steam rally in Stradbally

All onboard for this year’s steam rally in Stradbally

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Now entering its 61st year, the National Steam Rally is set to return on Sunday and Monday 3 and 4 August.
Schools in Laois receive over €1 million for technology and minor works

Schools in Laois receive over €1 million for technology and minor works

Fri, 30 May, 2025

The funding will support young people become engaged and competent in the use of ICT.
Laois playground to get a €20,000 upgrade

Laois playground to get a €20,000 upgrade

Mon, 12 May, 2025

LOCAL TD Sean Fleming has announced that a €20,000 grant has been approved to upgrade the playground in Mountrath to include a major biodiversity element.
Opposition to proposed large solar energy farm in Laois

Opposition to proposed large solar energy farm in Laois

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

ONE of the largest solar energy farms in Ireland is being planned for Laois. A subsidiary of a global Danish-owned energy company – Ørsted Onshore Ireland Midco Ltd – is planning to develop a solar farm across a stretch of land measuring 4.
Community Centres in Laois receive over €780,000 in funding

Community Centres in Laois receive over €780,000 in funding

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

THREE community centres in Laois are the big winners in the recently announced €783,172 that has been allocated to 11 community centres in Laois.
New special education classes announced for three schools in Laois

New special education classes announced for three schools in Laois

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

SCHOOLS in Mountmellick, Portarlington and in Ratheniska have been approved for new special education classes.
Local journalist calls the outcome of tomorrow’s general election

Local journalist calls the outcome of tomorrow’s general election

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

OUR Journalist Joe Barrett has reported on every town commission, town council, county council, general election and referendum count that have been held in either Laois or in Offaly over the past 25-years.
A total of 12 candidates to contest general election in Laois

A total of 12 candidates to contest general election in Laois

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

TWELVE candidates submitted their nomination papers by closing time today Saturday 16 November to contest for three seats the 34th Dáil from the Laois constituency.
Another candidate enters the general election race in Laois

Another candidate enters the general election race in Laois

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Portlaoise man Jason Lynch signed the nomination papers in Portlaoise Court House on Friday and will be contesting the election as an Independent candidate.
IDA to extend its site in Portlaoise

IDA to extend its site in Portlaoise

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

Two new bridges are to be built over water courses on the site
Green Party say Laois electorate have the opportunity to vote for climate and social justice

Green Party say Laois electorate have the opportunity to vote for climate and social justice

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

“I know I have an uphill climb ahead of me,” - Rosie Palmer (Green Party)
Over €270,000 for three Group Water Schemes in Laois

Over €270,000 for three Group Water Schemes in Laois

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

FUNDING to the tune of €271,296 from the Government’s latest multi-annual Rural Water Programme was allocated to three group water schemes in Laois. The Heath Group Water Scheme is to receive €97,527.
People Before Profit enters general election race in Laois

People Before Profit enters general election race in Laois

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

I along with my party are fighting for a €15 an hour minimum wage and ending the pay discrimination of those under 20 - Ken Mooney
Community Groups in Laois receive just under €230,000 in funding

Community Groups in Laois receive just under €230,000 in funding

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

The successful groups each received a share of the total funding of €229,213

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