Articles
-
6 days ago |
leinsterexpress.ie | Eoghan MacConnell
Laois County Council is going to roll out communication boards to playgrounds across the county by the end of 2026. Fine Gael Cllr Vivienne Phelan requested the move in a motion following a meeting she had with Autism Heroes.
-
6 days ago |
leinsterexpress.ie | Eoghan MacConnell
The planned opening of the newly redeveloped Portarlington Playground has been delayed for a second time due to vandalism. Local Independent Cllr Aidan Mullins said the Laois County Council had hoped to open the playground in Portarlington this week. However, due to the vandalism of a platform in the tower unit on the night of Monday, April 14 the opening has been postponed until the replacement part arrives from the manufacturer in Europe, Cllr Mullins said in an online post.
-
1 week ago |
leinsterexpress.ie | Eoghan MacConnell
Gardaí said a motorist drove towards a garda car on the wrong side of the road at Portlaoise Plaza. Laois Gardaí posted an image of the Volkswagen car they stopped after it drove towards them in Portlaoise. “Laois RPU patrolling the Portlaoise Plaza last night met this vehicle with illegally tinted number plates coming against them on the wrong side of the road.
-
1 week ago |
leinsterexpress.ie | Eoghan MacConnell
A Laois nursing home is to close due to escalating costs and regulatory challenges. Ballard Lodge Nursing Home on the Borris Road in Portlaoise announced the shock closure earlier today. “It is with deep regret that we announce the forthcoming closure of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home after 21 years of providing dedicated care to the community of Portlaoise, Laois.
-
1 week ago |
leinsterexpress.ie | Eoghan MacConnell
Tributes were paid to Senior Executive Engineer, Philip McVeigh, on his retirement from Laois County Council. Mr McVeigh had responsibility for the Portarlington Graiguecullen Municipal District and its Councillors expressed shock and wished him well on his retirement from the council. Area Engineer Tom Drennan is taking up the role held by Mr McVeigh.
Journalists covering the same region
James McCarthy
Political Reporter at Belfast Live
James McCarthy primarily covers news in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom and surrounding areas.
Michael Scott
Editor at Newry Reporter
Michael Scott primarily covers news in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom and surrounding areas.
Alistair Dunsmuir
Managing Editor at The Golf Business
Managing Editor at Greenkeeping
Alistair Dunsmuir primarily covers news in Scotland, United Kingdom, including areas like Fife and the Central Belt.
Roger Cox
Editor and Columnist at The Scotsman
Roger Cox primarily covers news in Scotland, United Kingdom, including key areas like Edinburgh and the Highlands.
Louise Easton
Senior News Editor, England and Wales at Bauer Media Group (UK)
Louise Easton primarily covers news in London, England, United Kingdom and surrounding areas.
Try JournoFinder For Free
Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.
Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →