Notification of the use of Stop/Go Boards at the following location
At the following location: N80 Portlaoise
Road: N80
From a point: Saw Mills at Ballymacken
To a point: Stradbally
ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
13/03/2018 08:00 and 14/03/2018 6pm
For the purposes of
Litter Picking/Tree Pruning
Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:
Email tmadden@laoiscoco.ie
Email nsweeney@laoiscoco.ie
Email fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie
Notification of the use of Stop/Go Boards at the following location
L5595 Middlemount, Rathdowney
Road: L5595
From a point: Junction at R433 at Middlemount
To a point: Junction at Bordwell
ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
13/03/2018 08:00 and 15/03/2018 6pm
For the purposes of
Drainage Works
Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:
Email ekenny@laoiscoco.ie
Email pmcloughlin@laoiscoco.ie
Notification of the use of Stop/Go Boards at the following location:
Ballymacken Estate
Road: N80 Stradbally Rd, Portlaoise
From a point: Ballymacken Industrial Estate
To a point: 200m East of Dunamaise
ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
12/03/2018 07:30 and 12/03/2018 7pm
For the purposes of Verge Maintenance
Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:
Email 1 tmadden@laoiscoco.ie and copy the following
Email 2 fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie
Notification of the use of Stop/Go Boards at the following location:
Road: N80 Mountmellick Rd, Portlaoise
From a point: North roundabout near Topaz, Mountmellick Rd
To a point: South roundabout near Topaz Mountmellick Rd
ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
12/03/2018 07:30 and 12/03/2018 7pm
For the purposes of Public Lighting Maintenance
Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:
Email 1 tmadden@laoiscoco.ie and copy the following
Email 2 fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie
Food Futures 2030
The Heritage Killenard, March 21st 2018
The first ever Food Futures 2030 event will take place in the Heritage Killenard on March 21st 2018. The event is being run by Laois County Council in conjunction with Laois LEO and Laois Partnership, as part of the Connect 2 Laois for Food programme. This exciting event will bring food service operators, food producers and buyers together under the one roof.
Event Programme
| 09.00 – 10.00 | Registration and networking with tea/coffee |
| 10.00 – 10.05 | Opening by Project Co-ordinator Liz Kennedy
Welcome by An Cathaoirleach Padraig Fleming, Laois County Council |
| 10.05 – 10.15 | Context and introduction by James Burke, James Burke & Associates |
| 10.15 – 10.35 | The future of food SME’s: Agility, positivity and dealing with the challenges and changes in hospitality.
Domini Kemp, ITSA |
| 10.35 – 10.55 | The Boyne Valley Food Journey
Olivia Duff, Boyne Valley Food Series, Headfort Arms and Fáilte Ireland Food Ambassador |
| 10.55 – 11.15 | Trends from The Thinking House, Bord Bia
Grace Binchy, Insight and Innovation specialist, Bord Bia. |
| 11.15 – 11.35 | Paddy O’s Granola, a producer’s perspective on the future of food
Paddy O’Connell, Paddy O’s Granola, |
| 11.35 – 12.00
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Panel discussion: How will the role of food will change in the next decade (Domini Kemp, Olivia Duff, Grace Binchy, Paddy O’Connell) |
| 12.00 – 14.00 | Producer Showcase including a lunch of locally produced food |
| 14.00 – 14.20 | When nothing goes right, go left – how to stand out in a crowded market place through digital media.
Andi Jarvis, Eximo Marketing |
| 14.20 – 14.50 | Perspectives from the Speciality Retail Sector
Colin Jephson, Director, Ardkeen Quality Food Store |
| 14.50 – 15.20 | A taste of this place – serving our local and traditional food proudly.
Darina Allen, Ballymaloe Cookery School |
| 15.20 – 15.30 | Q&A Session & Closing Remarks |
Food Futures 2030 is a must attend industry event targeting buyers, suppliers and those working in the food, tourism, hospitality & retail sectors. If you are thinking of starting a business in the food or hospitality business, join us to hear our exciting speakers, panel discussions and Showcase of Laois food. Registration is essential. Spaces limited. Lunch will be included on the day.
We look forward to seeing you there. Bookings can be made on: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Laois/
Further details can be obtained directly from:
Liz Kennedy
Connect 2 Laois for Food
REDZ Project Co-ordinator
Laois County Council
Phone 086 174 6370
Please be advise that Stop and Go boards will be in operation at the following location: Ballymacken Estate
Road: N80
From a point: N80 near Clonaghadoo
To a point: N80 Mountmellick road., Portlaoise (near Harpurs Lane)
ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
08/03/2018 07:30 and 09/03/2018 7pm
For the purposes of – Repair of Potholes on the N80
Please see attached Map
Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:
Email 1 dlalor@laoiscoco.ie and copy the following
Email 2 fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie
Signed: Diarmaid Lalor., Executive. Technician Road Design
On behalf of the Roads Authority
LCC Roads Diarmaid Lalor Phone no: 057-86-74335
Stop/Go Boards in use on the R433, Mountrath
From: Traffic Lights in the centre of Mountrath
To: Portlaoise Road
Date/Time: 07/03/2018 08:00 to 18:00
For the purposes of:
Reinstatement of a pole on the Pedestrian Crossing
Any objections/observations shall be emailed to:
tmadden@laoiscoco.ie; nsweeney@laoiscoco.ie; fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie
Please see attached map :
TTMP KLSCF0603 Mountrath Co Laois
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.
Are you commuting outside Laois to work or do you know someone who is commuting? Laois County Council is inviting you to take a few minutes to complete our Laois Commuter Survey.
The purpose of the survey is to help Laois County Council gather useful information on the skills and educational qualifications of Laois Commuters which can be used as a marketing tool when promoting Laois as a place to do business.
Have your say and be in with a chance to win a voucher for the Midlands Park Hotel. The link to the survey is :
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LaoisCommuterSurvey2018
Any queries regarding the survey can be referred to Denise Rainey, Business Support Unit, Laois County Council, or drainey@laoiscoco.ie
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.