Pairc an Phobail, Portlaoise
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CARPARK AND ENTRANCE ON TIMAHOE ROAD, PORTLAOISE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Laois County Council intends to close the car park and gateway entrance to Pairc an Phobail, Timahoe Road, Portlaoise in order to facilitate the undergrounding of electricity cables by ESB Networks.
It is intended to close the car park and gateway entrance for a period of 4 days from Monday 31/7/17 – Thursday 3/8/17 (dates inclusive).
Notice of the making of the Laois County Development Plan 2017-2023
Notice is hereby given, under Section 12 (12) (a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, (as amended), that on 26th June 2017 the Council of the County of Laois, being the Planning Authority for the County, made the Laois County Development Plan for the period 2017-2023 for its functional area.
Notice is also given, under Article 13I of the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004 (as amended), that a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Statement has been prepared. This Statement summarises:
The County Development Plan shall have effect from 24th July 2017.
Copies of the County Development Plan, Environmental Report, the SEA Statement and the Natura Impact Report are available for inspection at the following locations:
The Planning Department, Aras an Chontae, Laois County Council, James Fintain Lawlor Avenue,
Portlaoise and at all branches of the Laois County Libraries during normal opening hours from 24th July 2017.
A copy is also available for public inspection on the website and may be downloaded from www.laois.ie
The Development Plan will be available for purchase through the Planning Department, Aras an Chontae, Laois County Council.
Kieran Kehoe
Director of Services
Planning and Economic Development
Laois Co Co hereby notifies of the use of
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC LIGHTS – No
STOP-GO BOARD(s) – yes
At the following location:
LOCATION: Road N80, Mountmellick Rd, Portlaoise
BETWEEN the following dates
DATE: 24/07/2017 TIME: 08:30-17:30
to 27/07/17 -17:30
Observations (if any) should be emailed to
Kieran@totalhighways.com
fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie
Notice is hereby given, persuant to Section 48(4) of the Planning and Development Act 2000(as amended), that Laois County Council has prepared a Draft Development Contribution Scheme for the administrative area of County Laois covering the period 2017-2023.
Copies of the County Laois Draft Development contribution Scheme are available for public inspection during normal working hours from Tuesday 4th July 2017 to Wednesday 16th August 2017 at the following locations:
Submissions or observations can be made in writing to: Planning Department, Laois County Council, Aras An Chontae, James Fintan Lawlor avenue, Portlaoise, County Laois or can be emailed to devcon@laoiscoco.ie
ROAD CLOSED to public traffic to allow for Surface Dressing works. Access for residents will be accommodated where possible. Diversions will be clearly signposted.
At the following location:
L – 5651 Dunmore to Watercastle, Durrow Co. Laois, as indicated in blue below.
BETWEEN:
Monday 24/07/17 08:00 – 17.00
Observations (if any) should be emailed to ekenny@laoiscoco.ie
The full guide to free, fun, family events happening across Laois for Heritage Week is now available to download. A wide range of events are being held between Saturday August 19th and Sunday August 27th, many of them exploring and celebrating this year’s theme of wildlife. From a Pollinator Party in Páirc an Phobail Portlaoise, to a slideshow of photographs by talented Mountmellick photographer Dom Reddin, to a “Morning, Noon and Night” tour of the county by the Laois Tour Guides Forum, there is a great range of activities on show in the county this year.
The guide the events in Laois is available to download now and Hard copies will be available at County Hall and Laois Libraries shortly. Details of all events nationwide can be found at www.heritageweek.ie.
The Libraries of Laois always put a great effort into Heritage Week and this year is no exception, with free events in most of the Libraries of the County, ranging from the Reptile Zoo, and Minecraft Rocks to Genealogy, Vikings and the Voyage of the James Caird! All of the library events are free, but most require booking, so please do contact your branch as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.
Wildlife events include the launch of the Irish Wildlife Trust Portlaoise Swift project, a beekeeping demo and nature walk in Emo Court, a Dipper walk in Monicknew with BirdWatch Ireland Laois, and an exploration of teh Wildlife of Donaghmore Workhouse.
Other highlights of the week will include the Bulfin Heritage Cycle across the county, with participants in period costume on High Nelly bikes, and a re-eactment of part of the Battle of Ypres, in Durrow, at which Sgt Jack Moyney of Rathdowney won a Victoria Cross for bravery.
There really is a great range of events planed – Heritage Week, it’s in your nature!
Heritage Week is co-ordinated nationally by the Heritage Council and locally by the Heritage Office of Laois County Council. We are very grateful for the ongoing support of the Heritage Council for all our activities.
Notification of Positive Traffic Control
The Roads Authority of Laois County Council Of the use of
STOP-GO BOARD(s) – yes At the following location:
R426 Timahoe Rd
LOCATION: _____R426 Timahoe Rd Portlaoise
BETWEEN (the following dates DATE:_17/07/17____ TIME: 08:00
to 28/07/17 -16:30
Observations (if any) should be emailed to
Kieran@totalhighways.com
As per Section 9 of Road Traffic Act 2004, the Draft Laois County Council Road Traffic Special
Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2017 have been prepared and will be available for inspection during
normal office hours Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) from Wednesday 19th July
2017 to Monday 21st August 2017 at the Offices of Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae,
Portlaoise, Co. Laois (both dates inclusive).
The Draft Bye-Laws and accompanying maps will also be available to view online at
http://www.laoiscoco.ie during the above dates.
Submissions and observations on the Draft Bye-laws may be made:
• by post or hand delivered to the Administrative Officer, Roads Section, Laois County
Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois or
• emailed to roads@laoiscoco.ie
The latest date for receipt of submissions and observations is not later than 4:30 pm Monday
21st August 2017. Late submissions will not be considered.
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Press Release for July 14th 2017
In accordance with the provisions of Section 75 of the above Act and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations, 1994, Laois County Council hereby serves notice of the decision to temporarily close the following roads in the vicinity of Main Street, Church Avenue, Bridge Street and Well Road Portlaoise for durations of 3-7 days during the period from Wednesday 12th July 2017 to Friday 28th July 2017.
Road Number Road/Street Name Proposed Dates for Closure (inclusive) Times for Closure
L-63102-0 Well Road Wed 12/07/17 to Tues 18/07/17 08:00 hrs to 18:30 hrs
L-63101-0 Bridge St Tues 18/07/17 to Thurs 20/07/17 19:00hrs to 06:30 hrs
L-63101-0 Church Ave Tues 25/07/17 to Friday 28/07/17 08:00 hrs to 18:30 hrs
The closure is necessary to facilitate the upgrade of the electricity supply network in Portlaoise town. Temporary Traffic Management and Road Diversion arrangements will be in place.
Local access will be facilitated where possible.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 75 of the above Act and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations, 1994, Laois County Council hereby serves notice of the decision to temporarily close Main Street, Portarlington, Co. Laois on Saturday 15th July, 2017 from 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. and on Sunday 16th July, 2017 from 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. The closure is necessary to accommodate the Festival de Francais, Portarlington. Road diversions and signage will be in place during this time.