The award is one of the highest honours in British film and TV.
Sir Billy Connolly is receiving a special honour at this Sunday's BAFTAs.
The Scottish comedian will receive the fellowship - or lifetime achievement award - celebrating a career spanning more than five decades.
The 79 year-old, who's been battling Parkinson's, joins a group of previous winners which includes Julie Walters, Michael Palin, Dawn French and Joanna Lumley.
'If Something Is Off, Check It Out' - Offaly Nurse On Heart Fault Awareness Week
The Bump Up The Pump campaign runs until Sunday.
Laois Family Fundraiser For Cancer Research Doubles Goal
An original target of €2,000 had been set.
Photos From "Hope Grows for Declan Rogers" Fundraiser
Aishling Rafferty, Colm Bourke and Martin Goulding were among the stars who took part in a the benefit night.
Westmeath Students Set For Trip On RNLI 'Access For All' Boat
It will come as part of a tour of the station.
Midlands Student Wins Two Awards For Research On Energy Crisis
One award was the Runner Up for the overall Best Project.
Offaly €150k Scratch Winner Is A Repeat Winner
They've won on scratch cards on two other occasions.
Noah Kahan, Calvin Harris And Kylie To Headline Electric Picnic 2024
The Laois festival has just announced the lineup.
Nine Finalist Spot For The Midlands In Digital Town Awards
The ceremony will be held in Athlone next month.
Late Laois Two-Year-Old's Organs Used To Save Three Children
Hannah Kealy's mum is asking people to consider donating their organs.
'Pleasant' Mother And Daughter The Winners Of €150k Offaly Scratch Card
The pair picked up the biggest prize on the ticket.
Over 150 Midlands Businesses On Board For LOFFA Rainbow Day
This year represents the fourth edition of the annual event.
Offaly Lotto Player Bags €150k Winning Ticket
More details to follow.
Midlands Children Raise Over €19k On National Pyjama Day
The donations will go to autism support and eco-education initiatives.
Report Finds Laois Town Can Be "More Than The Electric Picnic Site"
The report is looking at the town's viability for tourism.
Electric Picnic Line-Up To Be Revealed This Week
The festival returns to Stradbally this August.
Rock Legends 'The Cult' To Headline Forest Fest
The UK band completes this year's list of headliners.
Midlands Student Among Winners At Prestigious Trad Music Awards
Fionn Connolly was among a group of eight winners at the Siansa Irish Championships.
Midlands Students Win Top Prizes In Children's Art Competition
The very first Texaco Children’s Art Competition was held in 1955.
Century-Old Westmeath Business To Close
It first started operating in 1911.
Offaly Artist Creates Mural For Samaritans
The portrait is of Darragh Fleming, a poet who struggled with his mental health.
