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Road works in Laois town will have impact on motorists

A number of safety improvement works are currently underway in Mountrath, including pedestrian traffic lights. Laois County Council have had temporary traffic management arrangements in place on Main Street in Mountrath since Thursday morning, April ...

03 Apr 2026 at 12:55

Popular Laois walking trail to close for essential maintenance works

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02 Apr 2026 at 17:30

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Laois IPAS opponents set up online fundraising page

An online fundraising page has been set up by objectors to two proposed IPAS centres in Durrow. The page was set up after Laois County Council granted planning approval to convert two pubs on Mary Street in Durrow for use as International ...

02 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Local News

Up to €31 million to be spent on Laois roads this year after 'challenging winter'

Up to €31 million will be spent on upgrading and maintaining the road network in County Laois this year. Laois County Council has published their Roadworks Scheme for 2026 which details how much money will be allocated to different ...

01 Apr 2026 at 17:55

Newsletter Laois Live

Plans for new fire station in Laois progresses after 23-year wait

The construction of a new fire station in Rathdowney has finally progressed following a 23-year wait. Laois County Council purchased a site for the new fire station in 2002 and Part VIII of the proposals for the development were ...

01 Apr 2026 at 13:59

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Hundreds attend meeting over Laois IPAS plans

A public meeting which was held in response to plans to convert two pubs into IPAS centres attracted hundreds of people to the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow on Monday night. Local Independent Cllr Ollie Clooney said around 300 ...

01 Apr 2026 at 12:56

Newsletter Laois Live

PICTURES: 'I leave this chamber with a heavy heart but a proud one' Laois Cllr Padraig Fleming retires early

Laois County Council gave a wonderful farewell and thanks to Cllr Padraig Fleming for 17 years of service, as he retires this week. Photographer Michael Scully was there to capture the emotional final day. Tap NEXT or the ...

01 Apr 2026 at 19:00

GAA

Portlaoise GAA proposes amendments to major club redevelopment in Rathleague

Portlaoise GAA has submitted a planning application to Laois County Council seeking amendments to the club's previously approved redevelopment at their club grounds in Rathleague. The original planning permission, ...

31 Mar 2026 at 20:52

Abbeyleix

Accommodation shortage prompts Laois pub to build rooms for staff

A landmark Laois pub has been granted planning permission to build accommodation to house its staff. Morrissey’s pub on Main Street, Abbeyleix, is one of Ireland’s best known public houses in the country. Its ...

31 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Local News

Young people drawn to 'risky' financial content online, warns Laois councillor

Tax rules on personal investments by ordinary people need to be reviewed to protect against "riskier" schemes, according to a Laois councillor. Due to the complexities and low return on savings and ...

31 Mar 2026 at 18:25

Local News

Laois County Council called to protest against housing on Mother and Baby Home site

Laois County Council has been asked to join the campaign to stop the construction of a residential development on the Bessborough Mother and Baby site in Cork. There was widespread shock across ...

31 Mar 2026 at 17:55

Local News

Campaign heats up for Laois town to host national Famine event

The campaign to have Abbeyleix host the Irish Famine Commemoration Day next year has accelerated, with Laois County Council agreeing to put forth their bid to the Minister for Tourism, Culture,...

31 Mar 2026 at 13:25

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