Rainwater causing Laois road to 'unravel' past rural church
Locals fear climate change will worsen weather damage
Heavy rain is causing a Laois rural road to "unravel" on both sides with climate change raising fear of further damage for locals.
Portlaoise Municipal District councillor Barry Walsh is asking Laois County Council to fix the road past Knock Church at Graiguenahown in Spink.
He tabled a motion to their May meeting, where he described how bad it is getting for motorists.
"This is a section on a hill. Water is coming down in heavy rain. We know the damage that can do. The road is unravelling on both sides. Residents are concerned that it will get worse with the heavy rain from climate change. It's definitely coming," he said.
In reply, Laois County Council engineer Wes Wilkinson said he will meet Cllr Walsh on site , to review the situation on the L7800 road.