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Stradbally Fire Station will begin construction this year.

A new fire station in Laois will usher in a new era of Fire Officer welfare according to the county's Chief Fire Officer.

After a successful design phase for Stradbally Fire Station, a contractor is expected to begin construction on the €3.2m facility later this year.

It's hoped the station will be operational before the end of 2026.

Chief Fire Officer in Laois, Declan Power, says the project will create a healthier and happier environment for fire fighters to work in:

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