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Linda McEvoy Book Launch

A fantastic book launch event in Mountmellick Library for Laois author
Service Department
Libraries
8 November 2024
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Notification of Temporary Traffic Management Arrangements for Pole Replacement Works on the R445 Dublin Road in Portlaoise from 08:00 on 6/11/2024 to 18:00 on 8/11/2024.

Laois County Council wishes to advise of Temporary Traffic Management at the following location: 

R445 Dublin Road 

ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times:

06/11/2024 08:00                       and                                06/11/2024 18:00

Service Department
Roads and Transport
6 November 2024
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Notice of horse impounded

Notice of horse impounded Laois County Council - Bye Laws made under the Control Of Horses Act 1996
6 November 2024
Members of the climate forum

Local Authority Climate Forum Conference

The forum shared initiatives and the attendees carried out a skill and resilience development session. The forum was sponsored by IPB Insurance and hosted in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise by Laois County Council.
Service Department
Climate Action
5 November 2024
Affirmation Agreement

Establishment of a Laois Sister Cities Committee

Establishment of a Laois Sister Cities Committee

The Sister Cities Agreement/Charter between the Counties of Laois and Williamson, Tennessee, United States, commits both Counties to work together to explore new and creative opportunities to promote trade, commerce and tourism for the mutual benefit of the citizens of both Counties. 

Service Department
Governance and Administration
5 November 2024
Photo of Abbeyleix Bog Project receiving Pride of Place Award

Abbeyleix Bog Project Takes Pride of Place with All-Island Climate Award

Abbeyleix Bog Project was honoured at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards on Saturday evening (November 2) at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan. The project won the Climate Action & Biodiversity category, beating off competition from Kinvara, Co. Galway and Stepping Stones Forest, Tallaght. Judges praised the role the project played in community life.
5 November 2024
temporary traffic arrangement sign in english

Notification of Temporary Traffic Management Arrangements - R430 Ballinakill / Carlow Rd, Abbeyleix - Road Lining Works & raising manhole covers

Laois County Council wishes to advise of Temporary Traffic Management at the following location: 

R430 Carlow Road, Abbeyleix 

From a point:    52.91222143595504, -7.341865519657782 (Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit)

To a point:        52.910726446866725, -7.335967268953306 (after R432 Ballinakill Rd junction)

ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times:

Service Department
Roads and Transport
4 November 2024