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Solution finally in pipeline for Slieve Bloom parking bedlam in Laois

A severe shortage of parking at one of the most visited locations in Laois is finally about to be addressed, if an update give to public representatives is delivered. Parking problems at the Glenbarrow falls have caused problems for residents and ...

29 Sept 2022 at 22:53

Local News

Great Laois asset hit by traffic jams and speed on narrow roads

Narrow roads in the Slieve Blooms are contributing to traffic congestion at one of the best known visitor attractions in Laois. That’s according to a local councillor who wants action from Laois County Council so that tourists and locals don’t ...

30 Sept 2022 at 21:23

Local News

Fire crews from across Laois deal with barn blaze

Fire crews from across Laois attended a large fire in the Slieve Blooms earlier today. The crews from Mountrath, Mountmellick, Durrow, Portlaoise and in neighbouring Roscrea attended the large blaze at the hay barn and yard in the Slieve ...

11 Aug 2022 at 22:23

On the Road

Electric car chargers needed to drive tourists to Laois

Electric vehicle charging points are needed in a village at the 'heart of the Slieve Bloom's to help boost tourism in Laois. So insists Cllr Conor Bergin, Fine Gael, at a recent meeting with Laois County Council officials, when he ...

25 Mar 2022 at 08:23

Your Community

Nearly €400,000 earmarked for Slieve Boom projects by Laois council

Almost €400,000 is in the pot to develop the Sleive Bloom Mountains as an amenity for local people and tourists by Laois County Council in 2022. Under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme the biggest allocation is going ...

19 Apr 2022 at 14:23

Your Community

Laois walk in Slieve Bloom to support Charlie Bird's Croagh Patrick fundraiser

On April 2, Charlie will be climbing Croagh Patrick with the support of his family and friends and he is asking the Irish public to get behind him and organise their own climb or walk, in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease ...

23 Jan 2022 at 18:54

Local News

New initiative to bring more visitors to the Sleive Blooms in Laois and Offaly

Laois County Council has launched an initiative aimed at getting more people to the Slieve Blooms by literally directing them there from towns and roads in Laois and Offaly. The local authority has invited tenders from ...

18 Jan 2022 at 22:53

Your Community

Memorial walk in Slieve Blooms for the late Laois great Mick Dowling

The Laois Public Participation Network is holding a Memorial Walk in remembrance of the late great Mick Dowling in October. Leader by Shane Dowling, the walk will take place on Sunday 17th of October at 3pm at The ...

06 Oct 2021 at 14:53

GAA

Conroy double powers Slieve Bloom to Junior 'B' football glory over Stradbally

LAOIS SHOPPING CENTRE JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Slieve Bloom, who scored a crucial victory against Ballyfin in the Premier Intermediate Championship only last week, showed off their footballing ability ...

16 Sept 2021 at 08:59

Local News

Mountrath and Laois tourism would benefit if Slieve Bloom road pinch points are tackled

Work on a road used by forestry trucks and other heavy vehicles would be good for Mountrath and tourism in Laois according to a Laois councillor. Cllr James Kelly made the comment after raising the need for work ...

13 Jul 2021 at 16:34

Crime & Court

Drug driver led Gardai on high speed chase through Slieve Blooms in Laois

A disqualified drug driver admitted leading gardai on a high speed chase from Portlaoise into the Slieve Blooms Mountains. Patrick Palmer, 30, of Mount Salem, Coolrain, Mountrath admitted to a number of ...

28 Apr 2023 at 20:22

Home

More ecologists recruited in Laois to check impact of Slieve Bloom bridge fix

The impact on fish has been assessed and now more ecology experts have to be hired to complete another environment survey before a deteriorating bridge can be fixed in the Slieve Blooms. Last May Laois ...

20 Mar 2023 at 14:00

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