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Forest Fest 2023 – Licence Granted

Safents Consulting Ltd on behalf of ForestFest Ltd has applied for a LICENCE APPLICATION under the terms of Part XVI of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) for a live musical and comedy entertainment event to be held at Emo Village, Co. Laois. The proposed event is to […]

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LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION SCHEME 2023-2029

Final reminder regarding closing dates for submissions to the Development Contribution Scheme 2023-2029 DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION SCHEME 2023-2029 SECTION 48 [4), PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended)  Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 48(4) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), that Laois County Council has prepared a Draft […]


Circular PL 04/2023 – Temporary Time-Limited Waiver in respect of Development Contributions

Circular PL 04/2023 – Temporary Time-Limited Waiver in respect of Development Contributions The temporary development contribution waiver arrangements will apply for 1 year to all permitted residential development – that commences on site between 25 April 2023 (the date of the Government Decision approving the measure) and 24 April 2024, and is completed not later […]

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3 LAOIS SCHOOLS EXCEL IN VEX ROBOTIC COMPETITION

Shanganamore Barrowhouse , Scoil Eoin Pol Naofa Ballyroan and Camross NS set out at Dawn on Thursday morning 1st of June to make the long trip for the Vex Robotic Competition in the ATU Campus in Castlebar.   The 3 schools only started their Vex program in February and were […]


Transboundary Environmental Public Consultation

Proposed project consisting of the 10 years extension of the operation of the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 nuclear reactors,  including related nuclear safety-related improvement works   In accordance with the provisions of the 1991 United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context […]

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Electric Picnic 2023

EP Republic has applied for a LICENCE APPLICATION under the terms of Part XVI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to 2015 (as amended) for a Proposed Multi Stage Concert event to be held at Stradbally Hall Estate, Stradbally, Co. Laois     The proposed Multi Stage Concert event to be […]


Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2023 now open!

€1.5 million available to support Ireland’s heritage through Community Heritage Grant Scheme 17 JANUARY, 2023 The Heritage Council is now accepting applications from community groups and not for profit non-governmental organisations around the country for its Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2023. A total of €1.5m is available for this year’s scheme. […]


Funding for conservation of historic structures 2023

Applications are now open for funding for conservation of historic structures 2023. Further details at the following link: Conservation of Historic Structures Both schemes are managed by Laois County Council, and forms should be returned to Laois  County Council by the closing date 24th January 2023. Full details on the Laois County […]


Community Monuments Fund

Applications are now open for the Community Monuments Fund 2023. Further details at the following link: Community Monuments Fund – Laois County Council Laois County Council is required to assess all applications, and submit with appraisal to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage by 14 Ferbruary 2023. The closing […]


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HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE RATHDOWNEY TOWN CENTRE MASTERPLAN – deadline today

KPMG Future Analytics have been commissioned by Laois County Council to undertake a Town Centre Masterplan for Rathdowney. The plan will guide the regeneration of the town and provide the basis for future funding applications. For the plan to best fit the needs of the town and those who live […]


Rathdowney Town Centre Masterplan

KPMG Future Analytics will be hosting two drop in community clinics as part of the ongoing consultation for the ‘Rathdowney Town Centre First Plan’. Members of the community can stop in at any time during the workshops to give their views on Rathdowney and learn about the project. The workshops […]

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Transboundary Environmental Public Consultation – Planning Application for proposed Awel y Mȏr Offshore Windfarm, approximately 10km off the coast of North Wales

Notice of Planning Application for proposed Awel y Mȏr Offshore Windfarm, approximately 10km off the coast of North Wales DCC Press notice (word document) 20220907 Awel Mor Document Specification to DCC (excel document) Further details may be viewed at the DCC consultation portal: Transboundary Environmental Public Consultation –Awel y Mȏr […]


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