348 stories · 13 communities · latest 21 Aug 2026 · archive since 23 Apr 2026
A Midlands man who received a double lung transplant in 2017 is competing in the European Transplant Games. Victor Conroy from Leish shares his journey with cystic fibrosis and...
A woman in her 80s was found dead at a home near Yall Bridge, with a man in his 30s arrested in connection. Gardaí are appealing for information from the local area.
Residents of Storkstown continue holding post-mass peace prayers every Sunday since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reflecting on global unity and spiritual resolve. A local priest...
Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Applicant — Bushfield , Borris-In-Ossory , Co. Laois. a) retention permission of existing calf rearing shed, dungstead and underground effluent tank b) retention permission of existing cubicle and feeding shed with underground slatted slurry storage tanks c) construction of an agricultural shed to include a new...
Applicant — Shannon Street , Mountrath , Co. Laois. carry out development which will consist of the following 1) Retention permission for previously granted planning permission ref no 041123 to include 2) Retention of the as-built wall and door openings. 3) Retention of as-built external roof canopy. 4) All...
Applicant — Dawson Lodge , Shannon Street , Mountrath County Laois. retain new site boundaries, and all associated site works to dwelling house granted under planning ref: 16.356.
Applicant — Kilcavan , Geashill , County Laois. construct a dwelling house, septic tank treatment system, and all associated site works
Applicant — Rosenallis , Co. Laois. alter previously approved Pl. Ref. 25/60409, to include changes to site boundaries
Applicant — MAIN STREET , PORTARLINGTON , CO.LAOIS. instal a "Carry Out" Off-Licence area for the sale of beer and spirits off the premises, instal a pizza takeaway facility within the existing shop and all associated site works
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Planning application received: upgrade and extension of the existing Borris Road Wastewater Pumping Station and to upgra
Planning application received: erect a brass sign name plate and a brass framed menu case on the front facade to either
Planning application received: carry out development which will consist of the following 1) Retention permission for pre
Planning application received: construct new single storey 4 bedroom dwelling and associated domestic garage including c
Planning application received: RETAIN AND MAKE PERMANENT THE EXISTING TEMPORARY VISITOR PARKING AREA, GRANTED UNDER PLAN
Planning application received: construct a new dwelling, a new garage, a new vehicular entrance with a new treatment pla
Planning application received: renovate dwelling, consisting of: change of roof finish; 3 no. new bay windows; new suppo
Planning application received: 1) Demolish existing single storey clubhouse. 2) Erect a new replacement two-storey clubh
Planning application received: construct one dwelling house, Separate Garage building , entrance, septic tank with perco
Planning application received: Retention permission for an existing domestic garage and all ancillary site development w
Planning application received: retain a domestic shed/studio as constructed, for use ancillary to the enjoyment of the e
Planning application received: retain extension to Existing House
Planning application received: a) retention permission of existing calf rearing shed, dungstead and underground effluent