A local business claims Athlone traffic has been good for them.
Road works in Athlone are driving tourism towards another Westmeath town.
Trevor Byrne of Scanlon's in Kinnegad is among the beneficiaries of increased footfall as a result of heavy traffic in Athlone.
He says he had three tour buses visit his business on one day last week.
John Gildea of Haven's Pharmacy in Kinnegad says it's a very good business town:
Site For Laois Outreach Eye Clinic Secured
Plans are being developed to deliver specialist eye services to the county.
"A Bad Day For Democracy" - IFA Reacts To Nature Restoration Law Passing
Newly-elected MEP Ciaran Mullooly says the law shouldn't have passed before the new Parliament met.
Midlands Tourism Groups Urged To Apply For €10k Grant
The deadline for applications is the end of this month.
Dáil Protest To Demand 'Accountability' For Animal Rights
It follows a programme which highlighted severe mistreatment of horses.
Serial Scammer Confronted By Offaly Man Subject Of New Documentary
Samantha Cookes attempted to con residents in Offaly a decade ago.
Michael O'Leary Urging Aer Lingus To Stand Up To 'Industrial Blackmail'
Pilots are balloting for strike action for a second time.
No Capital Funding For Relocation Of Laois Courthouse - OPW
A site for the facility was acquired over two years ago.
Midlands Hospital Bed Plan A 'Game-Changer' - Health Minister
The region will see nearly 170 beds delivered by 2031.
Exodus Of Medical Card Dentists Leaves 11 Covering Laois And Offaly
That's according to new analysis.
Laois Gardaí Arrest Motorist For Dangerous Driving
They were stopped on Saturday.
Social Media Behind Lack Of Second Tullamore Candidate For Fine Gael
The party's only candidate in the area topped the polls.
Missing Teen Found Safe And Well
She had been missing since Wednesday.
Anna May Awarded For ‘Outstanding’ Contribution To Irish Life
She was one of four to be honoured yesterday.
Westmeath Town Is The Most Excited For Euro 2024
That's according to analysis of searched for Euros-related terms.
Enoch Burke Describes Suggestion Of Release For Summer As "Insulting"
He is currently being held in Mountjoy Prison.
Laois Family Praise "Lifeline" Support For Child With Complex Needs
The charity gets most of its funding from fundraising such as from charity.
Final Turbine Installed At Offaly Wind Farm
The site should be fully operational by early 2025.
Almost 3,000 Patients Waiting On Appointment In The Midlands At End Of May
1,500 were in the Regional Hospital Tullamore.
New Offaly Masterplan Aiming To Create A "Vibrant, Economic And Social" Quarter
The public are now being asked for their views on the plans.
Unlikely New Male Contraceptive Will Sell Out In Ireland, Says Westmeath Pharmacist
The gel is currently in trials.
