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‘Depressed & bewildered’: couple claim they are being ignored by council

‘Depressed & bewildered’: couple claim they are being ignored by council

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

A COUPLE living in very poor conditions in a rural part of Kildare claim they have been ignored by Kildare County Council. Robert (60) and Miriam Bickerdike (65) live in Old Kilcullen, a rural area roughly 4km from Kilcullen town centre.
Family refused permission for septic tank have to use petrol station toilets

Family refused permission for septic tank have to use petrol station toilets

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

A YOUNG couple’s first home purchase has turned into a nightmare after they were cut off from sewerage and water networks upon moving in and were also refused planning permission for a septic tank by An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Stray dog attacks get councillors hot under the collar

Stray dog attacks get councillors hot under the collar

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

A MAN was knocked off his bike by a stray dog and a visually-impaired woman was attacked on the sideline of a match by another dog.
No pedigree on Gracefield road

No pedigree on Gracefield road

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

The installation of twinned passing bays along Pedigree Corner would alleviate the risk to children
Concern over maintenance of gullies on Laois roadways

Concern over maintenance of gullies on Laois roadways

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Concerns have been expressed about the maintenance of water tables and gullies that lie alongside important roadways.
Laois health centre akin to sardines in a tin

Laois health centre akin to sardines in a tin

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

A call for change has been issued on several fronts
Solar bin for Laois town rubbished

Solar bin for Laois town rubbished

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

THE square in Rathdowney is in desperate need of a solar bin, as the existing bins are not fit to cater for the volume of rubbish that accumulates at the weekend.
Additional traffic measures needed at popular Laois pub 

Additional traffic measures needed at popular Laois pub 

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

"I know it well. I got a big fright when I was young."
Laois Bat group ready to spread its wings

Laois Bat group ready to spread its wings

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Last month, Laois Bat Conservation Group held its inaugural meeting in Portlaoise library. Its mission? To locate, identify and lead conservation of bats and their habitats, wherever they may arise, across Laois.
Laois Co Council welcomes approval for a new fire station in Rathdowney

Laois Co Council welcomes approval for a new fire station in Rathdowney

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Laois County Council has confirmed that the long-gestating project will now progress to a full design and cost planning stage.
Head of European Commission Peter Power and the Laois connection 

Head of European Commission Peter Power and the Laois connection 

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Laois will be paired with Malta and will, among other events, receive the Ambassador of Malta
Laois Solar Farm granted planning permission

Laois Solar Farm granted planning permission

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Coimisiún Pleanála has finally granted permission for the long-gestating, long-contentious solar farm in the townlands area of northern Co Laois; in the environs of Morette, Killone, Cappakeel, Rossmore and Raheenahown.
Laois to receive €2.4m for social housing retrofitting scheme 

Laois to receive €2.4m for social housing retrofitting scheme 

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Minister James Browne announced funding of €140 million for local authorities under the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme (EERP)
Grave concerns expressed over lack of space at Laois cemetery 

Grave concerns expressed over lack of space at Laois cemetery 

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

According to an official representing Laois Co Council, there remains ample capacity at the cemetery for at least the next eight years
Laois roundabout to be renamed after ‘boy wonder’ Tommy Murphy

Laois roundabout to be renamed after ‘boy wonder’ Tommy Murphy

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

SLEATY Road roundabout in Graiguecullen is set to be renamed ‘Tommy Murphy Road Roundabout’ in the coming weeks.

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