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Flooding on the River Barrow

Flooding on the River Barrow

The Portarlington Constituency Team has been in contact with Laois County Council recently with regards to flooding on the River Barrow between Portarlington and Monasterevin. Laois County Council have advised that they are currently preparing a 5 year programme of river maintenance works for the Barrow Drainage ...

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Shop Front Improvement Scheme for Kildare and Laois

Shop Front Improvement Scheme for Kildare and Laois

This is a great initiative introduced by Kildare County Council and Laois County Council. The Shop Front Improvement Scheme aims to financially assist and support independent business owners to improve the appearance of their shop fronts or commercial properties. ✅ Proposals for funding do not have to involve a ...

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New Building in the works for Coláiste Íosagáin

New Building in the works for Coláiste Íosagáin

Great news for the people of Portarlington. A new school in the town is seriously needed and is a matter of priority. “It’s a commitment I made to the people of Portarlington and I intend honouring my word and will use every opportunity to deliver a new secondary school for the town.”   ...

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New testing criteria has been introduced for COVID-19.

New testing criteria has been introduced for COVID-19.

Patients will now need to meet revised criteria to qualify for testing. Patients must now display: A fever and at least one other symptom (like a cough OR shortness of breath) and also must fall into a priority group before being referred for testing. Priority groups include: * Close contacts of confirmed ...