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Waterways Ireland says navigations in Laois remain open despite 'Cyber Incident'

Waterways Ireland has apologised to customers who couldn't contact it following a “cyber incident” last week. The authority says the incident is affecting some servers, emails and phone lines but cause little disruption within its operational teams. ...

23 Aug 2022 at 15:53

GAA

Heartbreak in Leinster again for Camross camogie as Barrow Rangers triumph in extra-time battle

The Camross camogie team were the last Laois-based side left in the Leinster competition, as they looked to go one better than last season and reach a provincial final. They faced a strong Kilkenny side though, as Barrow Rangers made the trip out ...

15 Jan 2022 at 22:30

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Waterways Ireland lodge plans for repair works on the Barrow Navigation

Waterways Ireland has lodged a planning application with Laois County Council to carry out repair works on the Barrow Navigation. The work includes bank repairs and bank strengthening, maintenance dredging and back drain cleaning along the river ...

19 Feb 2024 at 13:00

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Concern for state of Laois rivers after national report

A new report by the Rivers Trust on the ecological health of rivers across the country has revealed it is very much a mixed bag when it comes to standards in Laois. The report provides insights into the range of pressing issues affecting water ...

02 Mar 2024 at 17:52

Crime & Court

'Criminal damage to nature is a crime' - conviction and big fines in Laois

A Government Minister and the head of Ireland's National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have issued stern warnings after big fines and convictions were handed down over damage to the environment in Laois. Minister for Nature, Heritage and ...

07 Dec 2023 at 21:22

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Laois to benefit from €3.9 million funding for Barrow Blueway

Funding of €3.9 million has been allocated to complete the 46km Barrow Blueway route which transverses Laois and Kildare. The investment has been announced under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). This project will complete ...

14 May 2024 at 10:36

Councillor claims riverside cycle lanes could ease traffic at Laois school

Schools

Councillor claims river cycle lane could ease traffic at Laois school

A councillor has suggested introducing cycle paths along the River Barrow from Carlow to Knockmay School. Speaking at the last Portarlington Graiguecullen Municipal District meeting, Cllr Aisling Moran said the move would alleviate traffic ...

01 Mar 2023 at 21:52

Your Community

Laois launch for epic Kilkenny and Mayo currach adventure

Currachs are a symbol of Ireland's west coast but a currach built in Kilkenny will be the vessel from an epic fundraiser this summer which will be launched in Laois. Mayo man Pat Sweeney and Pat Comerford from Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny ...

15 May 2024 at 08:52

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BREAKING - Laois backs controversial Barrow Blueway, which is rejected by Carlow

A controversial plan to develop a blueway for cyclists and hikers along the River Barrow at Graignamanagh, Goresbridge and St Mullins, and including a part of Laois including Vicarstown, Fisherstown and Courtwood has been refused ...

22 Feb 2018 at 14:08

Portarlington

Anger in Portarlington after picnic bench reportedly vandalised by group of teenagers

A picnic bench beside the Barrow river in Portarlington has been vandalised by young teenagers. Local people have reacted with disappointment following the vandals' work. The facebook page Derryounce Experience reported the ...

10 Oct 2017 at 13:14

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Public to be consulted on controversial Barrow Blueway through Laois

Public consultation takes week in Laois on the controversial Barrow Towpath Development planned for the River Barrow. Waterways Ireland is holding the final in a series of public consultation meetings on Friday, February ...

16 Feb 2017 at 23:01

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Plans launched for Blueway through Laois on River Barrow contentious project

Waterways Ireland has begun the formal process of developing a 'slow tourism' and public amenity River Barrow Blueway through Laois but the project has already drawn controversy in Carlow. Waterways Ireland is applying ...

13 Dec 2016 at 19:01

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