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The Residence continued taking new admissions after HIQA had issued a notice to stop.

Councillors in the Athlone area are bringing a legal challenge over the centre to the High Court.

The man's body has since been brought the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar.

Laois County Council has given the green light to the Graiguecullen store subject to 12 conditions.

The branch is dealing with a surge of surrendered and neglected animals, with "Pablo" the puppy being among them.

Offaly TD John Clendennen says Edenderry is one of many towns impacted by capacity issues at the State utility.

Dun Na Sí are taking part in Cruinniú Na óg tomorrow.

John 'Jackie' Smyth passed away in a fire at his home on Wednesday morning in Castlepollard.

Sinn Fein TD Sorca Clarke believes the State is underfunding county councils.

Councillor Frankie Keena says he expects work to start on a new link road soon.

Sandra Hayes will lead the advisory team in Laois and Offaly.

Portlaoise's Joe Dunne is a former manager for older adult services in the UK.

Michael Moore Car Sales are planning to build new vehicle facilities, valet and car wash buildings.

Two motorcyclists have been hospitalised following the incident.

The Mental Health Commission has released its annual reviews of centres across the country.

Mr Pether was arrested on fraud charges four years ago.

Participants will be hoping for clear skies today.

The spotlight is fixed firmly on the private sector for nursing after a TV expose on Wednesday night.

The incident happened last Saturday afternoon through a number of areas in Laois.

Alfie Devine says that older people in rural homes need to check fire alarms and smoke detectors to check they're working.

Justin McNulty's finished third in group two.

Pat Collier's side won their opening round game against Wicklow.

The Lilywhites tasted victory when the sides met last month.

Both sides had contrasting starts to their All Ireland campaigns.

The Offaly man is just three shots off the lead after the opening round.

The winners will receive a quarter final away from home against a group stage winner.

The ties will take place on the weekend of June 29th.

The two sides meet in the quarter finals for the first time since 2010.

Paul O'Connell will take charge of the test matches against Georgia and Portugal in July.

Laois are aiming to secure a first Joe McDonagh title since 2019.

The Edenderry man has broken the national record twice in the space of a week.

Offaly take on New York in a preliminary quarter final this weekend.

Tyrone are next up for the Westmeath footballers.

The Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter finals take place this weekend.

The Rodin Motorsport racer combined quick thinking strategy with solid racing in Spain.

The Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter finals take place this weekend.

Westmeath begin their All Ireland series this weekend.

The McLaren Junior driver has endured a number of incidents already this season.

Tullamore Town FC will be considered major underdogs against St Peter's tomorrow.

Justin McNulty's side have had an up and down campaign this year.

Laois County Council has given the green light to the Graiguecullen store subject to 12 conditions.

Michael Moore Car Sales are planning to build new vehicle facilities, valet and car wash buildings.

The sites are in Westmeath and Longford.

Food Village in Longford is expanding.

Lidl is applying for planning permission for stores in Mountmellick and Graiguecullen.

Decontamination Technical Services Ltd has a global client base.

It had been due to come into effect on Sunday.

The US President is threatening a 50% tariff on goods from June 1st.

Workers at the plant are calling for the right to collective representation.

Peter Burke says SMEs are responsible for a huge amount of employment in the country.

The companies will provide bus licences.

The Applegreen in Portlaoise returns with new shopping and dining options.

This years Culture Night is set for September 19th.

Becky Hill completes the headliner acts.

She was chosen from 10 finalists.

Midlands designers have made it to the world final.

Six volunteer divers used scuba gear and their hands. 

The competition has been a staple of the Ploughing for decades.

Recent figures show a drop in tourism.

The Blackthorn Festival was held in Portarlington last Saturday.

Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024