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Laois parents 'distraught' over Minister's school bus remarks

Parents hoping to secure school bus places were left ‘distraught and most upset’ by Education Minister Norma Foley’s response to a query from a local TD. Deputy Charlie Flanagan had raised concerns over children left without school bus places in Emo,...

05 Oct 2022 at 14:33

Minister for Education questions the need for Laois school bus service

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Laois TD to meet Department officials over Emo school bus

Minister for Education Norma Foley has questioned whether the numbers applying for school transport can warrant a service. Last week Deputy Charlie Flanagan asked Minister for Education Norma Foley to resolve school transport issues for children in ...

04 Oct 2022 at 19:33

Local News

Facilities closed at Laois Heritage site

There are no toilet facilities available today at Emo Court and Parklands as Irish Water carries out work in the village. A spokeswoman said they have had to close the tearooms and toilets as there is no water supply. However, the main car park is ...

09 Aug 2022 at 12:33

Your Community

Laois community wants your help for the big spring cleane

The spring cleaners are dusting off the brushes and litter pickers in Emo for the big clean up. Emo Tidy Towns say they will hold a litter clean up on Saturday, April 23 at 2pm. Anyone who wants to take part is asked to meet at Emo garden centre ...

13 Apr 2022 at 20:33

Local News

Laois primary school built a decade ago given green light to build again

A school built just over a decade ago is in line for an extension, Laois Offaly TDs have confirmed. Pupils and teachers at Emo National School can look forward to a boost in facilities at the main school building which opened in 2009. Laois ...

11 Mar 2022 at 21:33

On the Road

Sat navs causing speed limits to be broken in Laois

Drivers are getting mixed messages about the speed limits in Emo Court which is resulting in them breaking them speed limit, a Laois councillor has claimed. Cllr PJ Kelly, Fine Gael, raised the issue at a recent meeting with Laois County ...

09 Mar 2022 at 22:33

Claim wildlife laws 'breached' by State agency in Laois at Emo Court

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Claim wildlife laws 'breached' by State agency at Emo Court in Laois

A Sinn Féin Senator has clamed that the State agency responsible for managing Emo Court in Laois 'breached wildlife protection' laws. Senator Lynn Boylan, raised the issue in Seanad Éireann in recent days where the Minister of State at ...

27 Feb 2022 at 12:33

Rugby

Portlaoise RFC announce new title sponsors

Portlaoise RFC have announced new sponsors for the club as they now look to kick on after a Covid interupted two years. Emo Oil are excited to be partnering with Portlaoise Rugby Club as their new title sponsor. In a deal that will ...

18 Feb 2022 at 15:33

Local News

Fence at Emo Court in Laois labelled 'unbelievable bizarre horrible monstrosity'

The building of new trellis fencing to create a 'Tranquil Garden' at Emo Court is an 'unbelievable bizarre horrible monstrosity' according to a local woman who says it reducing access to walks. Mary Davis had contact the Leinster ...

19 Apr 2022 at 22:33

Your Community

Laois petition starts to keep Emo Court free to enter

An online petition has started organised by people in Laois to ensure Emo Court remains a free to use public amenity by visitors and local people. The organisers have taken the initiative in the wake have recent developments ...

24 Apr 2022 at 12:33

Local News

In Pictures: All change at Emo Court in Laois

The Office of Public Works continues to make changes to the popular Emo Court in Laois. The OPW recently opened a new car park and picnic area at the amenity. Exit and entrances have also been changed. The lake has been ...

11 Apr 2022 at 23:33

Local News

New speed control measure for Laois village

Laois County Council are going to install a new speed control measure in Emo. The move follows a motion by Cllr Aidan Mullins who asked: “That Laois County Council carry out a traffic survey at Emo on the New Inn Cross ...

03 Apr 2022 at 11:33

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