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Manned pedestrian crossing needed outside Portlaoise school says councillor

Manned pedestrian crossing needed outside Portlaoise school says councillor

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

A PEDESTRIAN crossing is needed to be upgraded or manned at one of the largest primary schools in Laois.
More bus stops needed in Portlaoise say councillors

More bus stops needed in Portlaoise say councillors

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

WHILE councillors in Portlaoise and council officials agree that the new bus service in the town is proving to be an excellent, well-used service, some on the other hand are asking that the routes be extended to other areas.
Councillors call for amenity walks and recreational areas in Laois forests to be protected

Councillors call for amenity walks and recreational areas in Laois forests to be protected

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

"While there’s plenty of opportunities to harvest trees, our public amenity areas should be protected,” said one councillor.
‘Magnificent seven’ councillors in Laois demand their own meeting room

‘Magnificent seven’ councillors in Laois demand their own meeting room

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

THERE appears to be no room, or very little room, at the inn for seven councillors in Laois when it comes to them, meeting ahead of council meetings. Laois County Council comprises of 19 councillors.
Long serving council official on the move – but not going away

Long serving council official on the move – but not going away

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

COUNCILLORS from the Portlaoise Municipal District Council heaped praise on a council administrative officer on her final day with them.
Raw sewage on driveways of Laois housing estate after heavy rainfall

Raw sewage on driveways of Laois housing estate after heavy rainfall

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

SEWAGE is boiling up after heavy rainfalls in some driveways along Colliers Lane in Portlaoise and councillors want Uisce Éireann to resolve the problems.
Pedestrian crossing near roundabout in Portlaoise causing safety concerns

Pedestrian crossing near roundabout in Portlaoise causing safety concerns

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

'We may not be able to control people’s driving behavior but maybe we might be able to slow them down' - cllr Barry Walsh.
Parking improvements sought between John’s Square and St Mary’s Hall in Portlaoise

Parking improvements sought between John’s Square and St Mary’s Hall in Portlaoise

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

STAFF from the road design section of Laois County Council are to undertake a review of a section of roadway along the Borris Road in Portlaoise between the entrance to John’s Square and the entrance to Saint Mary’s Hall with a view to improving ...
Sign and road markings indicating presence of wheelchair users for Laois village

Sign and road markings indicating presence of wheelchair users for Laois village

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

LAOIS County Council has been called on to carry out drainage works as a matter of urgency at Killeen to address surface water on the road verge arising from nearby springs.
Bid to ban opening prayer from Laois council meeting falls on deaf ears

Bid to ban opening prayer from Laois council meeting falls on deaf ears

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

A PROPOSITION to scrap the long-held tradition of saying a prayer before the start of council meetings in Laois was roundly defeated when it came before the February meeting of Laois County Council.
Greening of concrete area proposed outside Funeral Home in Portlaoise

Greening of concrete area proposed outside Funeral Home in Portlaoise

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

LAOIS County Council is considering landscaping the concrete area in front of Keegan’s Funeral Home in Portlaoise with biodiversity and pollinator friendly plants before the end of Summer.
Bid to drop opening prayer from council meetings in Laois defeated

Bid to drop opening prayer from council meetings in Laois defeated

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

A PROPOSITION to scrap the long-held tradition of saying a prayer before the start of council meetings in Laois was roundly defeated when it came before the February meeting of Laois County Council.
Slow moving traffic along the Portlaoise to Mountmellick road causing concern

Slow moving traffic along the Portlaoise to Mountmellick road causing concern

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

TWO years ago €2 million was spent upgrading the N80 road from Portlaoise to Mountmellick.
New bus service for Portlaoise town begins on Sunday morning

New bus service for Portlaoise town begins on Sunday morning

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

THE first bus on the long-awaited dedicated bus service for Portlaoise town will begin at 4. 50am this coming Sunday 23 February.
New 60ph/m speed limits on roads across Laois from this Friday

New 60ph/m speed limits on roads across Laois from this Friday

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

 “It’ll be a disaster,” said one councillor.

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