Request for new pubic lightings outside Laois church
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballacolla
NEW lights are being called for outside the church in Ballacolla village.
The latest meeting of Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district heard that the area is in desperate need of new lights, as the many cars which park outside the church during Mass times are in danger of being stuck by a passing car, or worse, pedestrians being hit as they make their way into the church.
Cllr Ollie Clooney brought the concerns to the recent meeting and received the following response from the road design department: “Road design will meet with Cllr Ollie Clooney at this location. A full lighting assessment of the area will be carried out. Costings will be got for any additional lighting and road design will liaise with Cllr Ollie Clooney.” Cllr John King, who seconded the motion, also agreed that new lighting was a matter of urgency, especially given the fact that it is getting darker with the winter months and motorists wouldn’t be as able to see people going into the church for Mass late at night.
