An update on approved funding for roadworks at Middlemount in Rathdowney was requested at the latest meeting of councillors from the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District Council.

Source: https://laois-nationalist.ie/2023/12/03/urgent-call-for-remedial-work-on-dangerous-road-in-laois/

Clonaslee native Lorna Garry will contest the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick LEA will run again in a bid to secure a first-time seat, alongside new candidates Helen Campion from Rathdowney and Julie Maguire from Mountrath.

Source: https://laois-nationalist.ie/2023/12/09/laois-sinn-fein-to-run-record-number-of-candidates-in-2024-local-elections/

Cr Wendy Boglary, pictured here at Rathdowney, believes the current councillor complaints system needs reform.

Source: https://www.beaudeserttimes.com.au/story/8115194/push-to-clean-up-councillor-complaints-process/?src=rss

The stage is set and the performers are lined up for the first three-day outdoor music festival in Ireland of the year – – that’s taking place in the Ossory Show Grounds, Rathdowney this coming weekend from Friday to Sunday 28 to 30 April.

Source: https://laois-nationalist.ie/2023/04/24/stage-set-for-three-day-music-festival-in-rathdowney/