We are considering a proposal to install CCTV in Portarlington. It is important to make our town and surrounding areas as safe and secure as possible for residents, businesses and all who visit. This proposal would ensure that cameras were fitted on all roads leading into town and at other strategic locations ...
One year since the General Election! Hard to believe it’s been a year since I was elected to be a TD for the Kildare South constituency. Anything is possible with a great team behind you! Thanks to everyone for all your help, support and encouragement. Here’s to an even better Year 2!
Welcome to Portarlington! Remote working doesn’t have to be remote. So many reasons to love our town and so much to offer - a great place to live, work and play. As always, we are available to support all of our wonderful businesses and groups within Portarlington and the surrounding area.
Do you need help picking up essential supplies like groceries, medicine or maybe you just need to talk? ⠀⠀ The Community Call helpline is still open for you and available to help. 𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐄 1800 300 174 (8am-8pm, Monday-Sunday) covidsupport@kildarecoco.ie 𝐋𝐀𝐎𝐈𝐒 057 866 4000 (9-5pm, Monday to ...
A fund of €50million has been made available to local authorities for investment in walking and cycling projects. The aim of this funding is to support the development of high-quality cycling and walking infrastructure. Local authorities are being asked to identify convenient and direct routes for active ...
Fantastic to see the Christmas lights being switched on in Portarlington last Friday for the ‘Big Switch On’! Thanks to the Christmas Lights Committee for all your hard work and dedication over the past few weeks - the town looks great! The countdown to Christmas has officially begun ...
I really welcome confirmation from the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD that following major funding allocations of €27.8 million from the Just Transition Programme, a variety of projects in Kildare, Laois and Offaly have received funding. These projects represent innovative and ...
A major priority for me over the next four years is the redevelopment of both the Curragh Camp and Portarlington. Both towns need new secondary schools and numerous derelict buildings to be refurbished. Accordingly, please see the below flyer from Downey Planning Consultants requesting submissions on the future ...
The Portarlington Business Association will hold a Public Meeting (Webinar) on Tuesday, 20 October, at 7pm on Urban Regeneration of Portarlington Town. The meeting will be addressed by Simon Wall, Architect with Mayo County Council, who was deeply involved with the transformation of Westport from a coastal town ...
Another productive meeting in Portarlington tonight with the Community Groups and Voluntary Organisations in the town. The meeting was led by Mark Prendergast (Prendergast Leadership) who gave a great insight into how to maximise achievement within our community groups and organisations. It was great to get together ...
Thanks to Laois County Council for agreeing to undertake flood relief measures on the River Barrow on the Laois/Kildare border near Monasterevin. Good to see preventative action being taken before the onset of winter.
Irish Water and Laois County Council continue to remind customers in Portarlington and surrounding areas to conserve water where possible during essential night-time water restrictions currently in place from 10pm until 6am. Despite recent rainfall, drinking water demand is outstripping supply and these ...
