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Laois County Council’s Severe Weather Crisis Management Team has now concluded its operations.

Water levels peaked yesterday across the County, but well below any level which could cause any flooding issues. These river levels, which continue to be monitored, are now receding.

Laois County Council wishes to acknowledge the support of contractors, the agricultural sector, building contractors and private individuals with access to plant and machinery who supported us in our operations over the last week. We also wish to acknowledge the support of 42 personnel from the Defence Forces, and all our media partners, for sharing our press releases.

Laois County Council continues to monitor winter weather threats through the specialist Viasala system

The agencies involved in Laois County Council’s Severe Weather Crisis Management Team reviewed the current situation at 3pm today.

An ORANGE status weather warning remains in place for County Laois.

All Laois County Council roads crews are deployed at present, focusing on remaining county and local roads. The road network has been reviewed and there are locations on some local minor roads, mainly in elevated areas, where roads remain blocked due to snow accumulations. We ask for your continued patience as Laois County Council crews endeavour, with the support of contractors, to clear these blocked routes as soon as possible.

Laois County Council continues to monitor winter weather threats through the specialist Viasala system.

With regard to any potential flooding risk, the Council continues to monitor river levels at this time. These levels remain low and will be monitored on an ongoing basis.

If you have any Council related queries please contact us at 057 8664000.

We would ask the public to check https://www.winterready.ie/en for information and advice on how to deal with potential adverse weather conditions affecting homeowners, businesses, farming community etc. Please also check on the elderly and isolated neighbours and friends and ensure they have adequate stocks of food and fuel.

An ORANGE status weather warning remains in place for County Laois.

All Laois County Council outdoors crews are deployed at present, working mainly on county and local roads. The road network is currently being reviewed and we are conscious that there remain locations on some local minor roads where roads remain blocked due to large snow accumulations. We ask for your continued patience as Laois County Council crews endeavour, with the support of contractors, to clear these blocked routes as soon as possible.

With regard to any potential flooding risk, the Council continues to monitor river levels at this time. These levels remain low and will be monitored on an ongoing basis.

If you have any Council related queries please contact us at 057 8664000.

We would ask the public to check https://www.winterready.ie/en for information and advice on how to deal with potential adverse weather conditions affecting homeowners, businesses, farming community etc. Please also check on the elderly and isolated neighbours and friends and ensure they have adequate stocks of food and fuel.

An ORANGE status weather warning remains in place for County Laois.

All Laois County Council outdoors crews are deployed at present, working mainly on county and local roads. The focus yesterday was on main roads, town centre locations where footpaths were cleared, as well as footpaths near schools, hospitals and medical centres across the County. Laois County Council wishes to acknowledge the support of contractors, the agricultural sector, building contractors and private individuals with access to plant and machinery who supported us in our efforts to unblock as many local and county roads as possible and support the emergency services in reaching locations where incidents are arising. We also wish to acknowledge the support of 42 personnel from the Defence Forces who greatly assisted the efforts yesterday.

The road network is currently being reviewed and we are conscious that there remain locations on some local minor roads where roads remain blocked due to large snow accumulations. We ask for your continued patience as Laois County Council crews endeavour, with the support of contractors, to clear these blocked routes as soon as possible.

With regard to any potential flooding risk, the Council continues to monitor river levels at this time. These levels remain low and will be monitored on an ongoing basis.

Please be advised if you require the assistance of the emergency services please dial 999. The local number for the Severe Weather Communication Centre is 1890837273.

We would ask the public to check https://www.winterready.ie/en for information and advice on how to deal with potential adverse weather conditions affecting homeowners, businesses, farming community etc. Please also check on the elderly and isolated neighbours and friends and ensure they have adequate stocks of food and fuel.

Further images of ongoing operations by Laois County Council around the County

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An ORANGE status weather warning remains in place for County Laois.

All Motorway and National routes and Priority 1 & 2 routes in Laois are now clear and operational – however drivers should continue to take extreme care. Certain other routes in the County are impassable and conditions on all other routes remain hazardous. Council ploughing / salting /gritting operations commenced at 4am this morning.
All Laois County Council outdoors crews are deployed at present, working at town centre locations and on county and local roads. Laois County Council have also engaged the support of 30 contractors to support us in our efforts to unblock as many local and county roads as possible and support the emergency services in reaching locations where incidents are arising. Over 50 locations on roads which were fully and/or partially blocked were cleared yesterday across the County.

We are conscious that there are locations on some local minor roads where roads remain blocked due to large snow accumulations. We ask for your continued patience as Laois County Council crews endeavour, with the support of contractors and the Defence Forces personnel, to clear these blocked routes as soon as possible.
Personnel from the Defence Forces are also assisting with the clearance of footpaths in town centre locations and footpaths near schools all across the County.

Laois County Council also wishes to acknowledge the support being provided by the agricultural sector and their huge efforts and contribution in removing the large volumes of snow which have accumulated on our roads.

The Council continues to monitor river levels at this time. These levels remain low and will be monitored on an ongoing basis.

Please be advised if you require the assistance of the emergency services please dial 999. The local number for the Severe Weather Communication Centre is 1890837273. Emergency shelter is available on request.

We would ask the public to check https://www.winterready.ie/en for information and advice on how to deal with potential adverse weather conditions affecting homeowners, businesses, farming community etc. Please also check on the elderly and isolated neighbours and friends and ensure they have adequate stocks of food and fuel.

An ORANGE status weather warning remains in place for County Laois.

All Motorway and National routes and Priority 1 & 2 routes in Laois are now clear and operational – however drivers should continue to take extreme care. Certain other routes in the County are impassable and conditions on all other routes remain hazardous. Council ploughing / salting /gritting operations commenced at 6am this morning and are continuing throughout the day. All Laois County Council outdoors crews are deployed at present, working at town centre locations and on county and local roads. Laois County Council have also engaged the support of 30 contractors to support us in our efforts to unblock as many local and county roads as possible and support the emergency services in reaching locations where incidents are arising.

Laois County Council wishes to acknowledge the support being provided by the agricultural sector and their huge efforts and contribution in removing the large volumes of snow which have accumulated on our roads.

The Council is also monitoring river levels at this time. These levels remain low and will be monitored on a continuous basis.

Please be advised if you require the assistance of the emergency services please dial 999. The local number for the Severe Weather Communication Centre is 1890837273. Emergency shelter is available on request.

Laois County Council has arranged for supplies of grit and salt to be made available at the following locations:

Salt Supply Locations:

Donaghmore Workhouse,
Borris-in-Ossory Courthouse,
Castletown Water Treatment Plant,
Camross Village,
Kiln Lane Mountrath,
Durrow RC Church,
Ballacolla GAA field,
Errill RC Church,
Clough Village,
Mountmellick Council Depot,
Clonaslee Village,
Abbeyleix Council Depot,
Portarlington, Council Depot, Link Road,
Stradbally, Council Depot, Main Street,
Graiguecullen, Council Depot, Sleaty Road.

Grit Supply Locations:

Donaghmore Workhouse
Borris-in-Ossory Courthouse
Mountmellick Council Depot
Clonaslee Village
Rosenallis
Ballyfin Grave Yard
Clonminam Ind Estate- vacant site opposite Portlaoise Turbo services
Abbeyleix Council Depot
Ballinakill – Layby beside Cattle Mart
Portarlington, Council Depot, Link Road,
Stradbally, Council Depot, Main Street,
Graiguecullen, Council Depot, Sleaty Road
Coolrain, Ballickmoyler (Chip Depot, Opposite SB Steel, on the N80).

We would ask the public to check https://www.winterready.ie/en for information and advice on how to deal with potential adverse weather conditions affecting homeowners, businesses, farming community etc. Please also check on the elderly and isolated neighbours and friends and ensure they have adequate stocks of food and fuel.

An ORANGE status weather warning remains in place for County Laois.

Motorway and National routes are being treated and drivers should continue to take extreme care. Certain other routes in the County are impassable and conditions on all other routes remain hazardous. Council ploughing / salting /gritting operations commenced at 6am this morning on priority 1 routes and the focus is now on priority 2 routes. All Laois County Council outdoors crews are deployed at present, working at town centre locations and on county and local roads. Laois County Council have also engaged the support of 30 contractors to support us in our efforts to unblock as many local and county roads as possible and support the emergency services in reaching locations where incidents are arising.

The Council is also monitoring river levels which are currently low and this situation will be kept under review.

Please be advised if you require the assistance of the emergency services please dial 999. The local number for the Severe Weather Communication Centre is 1890837273. Emergency shelter is available on request.

We would ask the public to check https://www.winterready.ie/en for information and advice on how to deal with potential adverse weather conditions affecting homeowners, businesses, farming community etc. Please also check on the elderly and isolated neighbours and friends and ensure they have adequate stocks of food and fuel.

An ORANGE status weather warning remains in place for County Laois. Having regard to local conditions all persons should, to the greatest extent possible, REMAIN INDOORS, DO NOT TRAVEL AND STAY SAFE.

PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL. Weather conditions may deteriorate overnight. Cars getting stuck on roads impedes the efforts of the emergency services.

Please be advised if you require the assistance of the emergency services please dial 999. The local number for the Severe Weather Communication Centre is 1890837273. Emergency shelter is available on request.

Motorway and National routes are being treated and drivers should take extreme care. Further snowfall, freezing temperatures and drifting snow has made certain other routes in the County impassable and conditions on all other routes are extremely hazardous. Council ploughing / salting /gritting operations continue from 6pm with primary focus on priority 1 routes so as to make every effort to maintain access across and through the County. Laois County Council have engaged the support of contractors to support us in our efforts to unblock as many routes as possible and support the emergency services in reaching locations where incidents are arising.

The Gardai are again urging people to avoid all unnecessary travel and if you have to go out, ensure you use appropriate transport, bring all necessary equipment with you, let someone know where you are going and a time that you are expected back; that includes farmers going out to check on animals.

We would ask the public to check https://www.winterready.ie/en for information and advice on how to deal with potential adverse weather conditions affecting homeowners, businesses, farming community etc. Please also check on the elderly and isolated neighbours and friends and ensure they have adequate stocks of food and fuel.

A RED status weather warning remains in place for County Laois. Having regard to local conditions all persons should REMAIN INDOORS, DO NOT TRAVEL AND STAY SAFE.

DO NOT TRAVEL. Cars getting stuck on roads impedes the efforts of the emergency services.

Please be advised if you require the assistance of the emergency services please dial 999. The local number for the Severe Weather Communication Centre is 1890837273. Emergency shelter is available on request.

Motorway and National routes are being treated and drivers should take extreme care.

Further snowfall, freezing temperatures and drifting snow has made certain other routes in the County impassable and conditions on all other routes are extremely hazardous.

Council ploughing / salting /gritting operations commenced this morning at 7.30am.

DO NOT TRAVEL.

Cars getting stuck on roads impedes the efforts of the emergency services.

The Gardai are again urging people to avoid all unnecessary travel and if you have to go out, ensure you use appropriate transport, bring all necessary equipment with you, let someone know where you are going and a time that you are expected back; that includes farmers going out to check on animals.

We would ask the public to check https://www.winterready.ie/en for information and advice on how to deal with potential adverse weather conditions affecting homeowners, businesses, farming community etc. Please also check on the elderly and isolated neighbours and friends and ensure they have adequate stocks of food and fuel.