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Local Elections

Laois Local Election Q & A: Portlaoise infrastructure key

What are your priorities? I have a clear vision for the future of our area, one that is built on prosperity, sustainability and inclusivity for all. My priorities include urban and rural regeneration and development, increased investment for job ...

28 May 2024 at 19:52

Local News

Wooden fence at Portlaoise cemetery not ‘common sense’

The boundary fence between Portlaoise cemetery and a new housing development should be concrete and not made of wood, a councillor has insisted. Cllr Willie Aird made the claim at the Laois County Council where the boundaries between estates ...

09 Sept 2021 at 08:53

Portlaoise

Motorists lost on Crookedy road in Laois with smartphone map apps

Smartphone map apps used by motorists are turning Crookedy road into a Portlaoise bypass road making it unsafe for residents, according to county councillors. Cllr Willie Aird also highlighted the sat nav issue with the local road that ...

17 Dec 2019 at 19:14

Arts & Entertainment

Laois Netflix and Disney Plus users get boost

The decision to postpone indefinitely a levy on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and streaming services will benefit Laois consumers, Fine Gael Deputy William Aird has claimed. Deputy Aird said the decision was made as the Government ...

15 Apr 2025 at 07:54

Laois Council must seal off in to secure Centrepoint insists councillor

Portlaoise

Laois Council must step in to seal off Centrepoint insists councillor

The vandalised vacant former Centrepoint shopping centre in Portlaoise must be sealed off to halt anti-social behaviour, a Portlaoise county councillor has demanded. Cllr Wille Aird said this should be the first short term measure ...

28 Mar 2021 at 18:58

Local News

Government department stalling on a plea from Laois school in Portlaoise for classrooms

The Department of Education appears to have changed its mind on refusing a request for more classrooms for a Laois school but there is still no indication that it will accede to the urgent need. St Francis Special School in ...

03 Feb 2025 at 19:24

Local News

New figures show 'crucial role' of air ambulance service in Laois

There were over twenty live saving missions made by the Air Ambulance Service in Laois last year, according to new figures released this week. The vital role played by the Emergency Aeromedical Service has been highlighted ...

25 Apr 2025 at 07:23

Home

Laois Fine Gael poll topper leans toward Leo Varadkar as voice for change

Fine Gael's highest vote-getter in Laois is leaning toward backing Leo Varadkar in his party's leadership race. Speaking to the Leinster Express, Portlaoise-based Cllr Willie Aird, said that, while it was very early in ...

18 May 2017 at 13:00

Local News

Laois secures €1,147,249 for minor works and national roads maintenance

National roads in Laois will benefit from funding of €1,147,249 million for maintenance and repair work this year. The allocation was issued in two categories. A total of €701,300 was delivered Under Capital ...

28 Mar 2025 at 17:53

Local News

WATCH: Laois TD slams new 'drastic, devastating, draconian' farm curbs

Laois Fine Gael TD broke ranks with one of the Minister for Agriculture's key proposals to curb the spread of TB on farms. Willie Aird spoke out in the Dáil, where Minister Martin Heydon outlined measures ...

21 May 2025 at 17:54

Your Community

Fantastic fund granted for Laois parent and toddler groups

Four toddler groups in Laois will receive funding to support parents and young children. Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has welcomed this announcement. Deputy Aird said the funding can be used by these ...

20 Jun 2025 at 18:53

General Election

Laois General Election candidate makes history in Portlaoise

Portlaoise Fine Gael county councillor Willie Aird made personal history in Portlaoise today in his campaign to represent Laois in Dáil Éireann and winning a seat held by his grandfather in the early ...

15 Nov 2024 at 17:52

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