The facility is to be located in Portarlington.
A new school for the midlands has moved a step closer.
The plans for a new building for Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington is now moving to the Planning Permission stage.
The project is expected to cost €25m.
Laois Senator Calls For More Dentists In County
A HSE reply to Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack says only one dentist in the county is accepting medical card patients.
30 New Jobs Coming To Westmeath
NorDan have set up a new showroom in Athlone.
Offaly TD Defends Election Spend
John Clendennen is defending being one of the biggest spenders in the country on his election campaign.
CyberSafe Kids Urges 24 Hour Digital Break Amid Screen Time Concerns
Eight in ten children aged 8 to 12 use devices in their bedrooms.
Westmeath Doctor Backs Brain Tumour Awareness Campaign
Brain Tumour Ireland is behind the initiative.
Laois TD Calls For Tripling Of Disability Allowance Increase
The disability allowance will rise to €254 following the €10 increase.
Two Men Arrested After Suspected Pipe Bomb Found In Carlow Town
Gardai have confirmed the removal on a suspected pipe bomb at a home in Carlow Town.
Man Accused Of Causing Criminal Damage In Laois Garda Station
The charge happened on the 11th of August.
Gardai Ask For Public's Help In Offaly Crash
Gardai are looking to locate a lorry involved in a crash in Banagher on Wednesday afternoon.
Offaly TD Among Biggest Election Spenders
Fine Gael rep for Offaly John Clendennen spent €33,000 of his own expenses on his campaign.
James O'Connor Memorial Walk Returns Following Storm Amy Postponement
The event is taking place in Tullamore this evening.
Laois Boy Makes Life Changing Recovery After Groundbreaking Gene Therapy
Andy Cash from Portlaoise was diagnosed with a rare immune disorder at just three weeks old.
New Gender-Based Violence Service Launched In Westmeath
Eist co-founder Hazel Behan hopes the new centre can help others.
Laois Tops Midlands In Energy Efficient Homes
18% of the county’s 20,000 homes are rated A1, A2, or A3 on the BER scale.
Alzheimer Society Hosts Dementia Information Day In Westmeath
The event takes place Tuesday in Mullingar.
High Cadet Training Dropout Rate Needs To Be Highlighted - RACO
The Representative Association Of Commissioned Officers held their annual conference this week.
Housing Commencements In Midlands Sharply Decline
Only 93 homes were started last month in comparison to 620 last September.
Longford-Westmeath TD Calls For Faster HSE Access To Rare Disease Medicines
Oireachtas Health Committee member Sorca Clarke is making the call.
Electoral Register Grows By 60k Before Next Week’s Vote
The presidential election takes place October 24th.
Driver Arrested In Laois For Drink Driving And Tax Offences
The car had been untaxed for 255 days.
