Laois pub applies to retain beer garden

Permission has been sought to retain a smoking shelter and beer garden at the rear of a Portlaoise pub.  

The application to “retain the beer garden and smoking shelter constructed in rear garden, together with covered access from lounge to garden at rear of 106 Main Street, Portlaoise, a protected structure” was lodged with Laois County Council by Liam Browne. 

A decision on the application is due to be made by the end of August.