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Second property in Laois village gets planning approval for IPAS use
2+ week, 5+ day ago (550+ words) The premises is located on Mary Street, Durrow. 26 Mar 2026 6: 00 PM Plans to convert a pub and guesthouse for use as asylum accommodation have been conditionally approved by Laois County Council." It's the second such plan to be approved for a…...
PICTURES: 'A home like no other' up for sale in Laois for almost "500 K
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (107+ words) 04 Jan 2026 7: 55 PM USE'ARROWS OR 'NEXT' BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES This beautiful home in Kylebrook on the Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise has arrived on the market for "495, 000.'The four-bedroom property is ideally situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with just four…...
Portlaoise residents 'petrified' as abandoned gap between estates infested by rats
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (873+ words) 09 Mar 2026 5: 55 PM Residents of a Portlaoise housing estate have raised major concerns regarding a 'No Man's Gap' being created between their homes and the adjoining estate which is currently under construction, with fears of further rat infestations and antisocial behaviour…...
Guesthouse plans approved on Laois Main Street
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (230+ words) 07 Mar 2026 5: 52 PM An Coimisi'n Plean'la has approved plans to convert a building into a guesthouse on the Main Street in Mountrath." JPRT Properties Ltd and EDH Properties Ltd were granted conditional planning permission by Laois County Council last year but…...
HAP rent limit increase being considered
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (311+ words) Everything you need to know about Christmas in Laois 27 Jan 2026 6: 35 PM An increase to Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) rent limits is being considered by the Department of Housing. HAP is a support which sees local authorities directly paying landlords rent…...