They settled in the town in 2019.
The Dáil has heard a passionate plea on behalf of settled refugees in north Tipperary who've been asked to move to make room for incoming asylum seekers.
80 refugees moved to Borrisokane in 2019, in a process that was praised as one of the most successful in the country - but now, they're being told to leave.
Labour TD Alan Kelly raised the issue last night with the Integration Minister, saying it's hugely unfair to all those involved:
Laois County Council Corporate Plan Open To Feedback Until Tuesday
The local authority is welcoming input from the people of Laois.
Enterprise Minister Trying To "Kill Disease" Of Small Business Closures
A number of businesses have had to shut their doors due to a rise in costs.
Laois Has Highest Percentage Of Fish Killed From Local Facilities' Discharge
A new report published covers a span of over 50 years.
Over 150 People On Trolleys In Midlands Hospitals This Month
Regional Hospital Tullamore once again saw no one left waiting on a trolley in the month.
Third Consecutive Increase In Midlands Homelessness
Nearly 200 people were without permanent accommodation in the region last month.
Pause In Fighting In Gaza Not An Indication Of Ceasefire - Deputy Berry
Aid agencies are preparing to administer the polo vaccine in Gaza.
Cinema Tickets Reduced This Saturday Across The Midlands
Almost every cinema in the country will be taking part.
Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Quad Theft
The quad was stolen between Friday and Tuesday.
Finding 'Alternative Investor' Priority For Taoiseach To Replace Closing Offaly Plant
315 jobs will be affected by the closure, which is set for March 2026.
LGBTQ+ Community Assured Of 'Safe' Space At Laois Pride
Festival organisers say the community has faced "unprecedented levels of hate and abuse" this year.
Fine Gael Selects Offaly Candidate For General Election
Two sitting councillors had been in the running for the nomination.
Man Due In Court After Robbery Of Laois Store
The store was robbed in March of this year.
Laois Student Awarded Posthumous Degree By UL
Joe Drennan was killed after being hit by a car last year.
Sinn Féin Denies Claims It 'Silenced' Laois Councillor
The Portarlington rep made the claim yesterday as he left the party.
Almost 100 Midlands Homes See Construction Begin In July
Housing commencements nationally have almost doubled in the first seven months of 2024.
Parents Need To Lead By Example With Phone Bans In Schools Says Laois Principal
The Education Minster has written to schools across the country.
Students With Top Leaving Cert Results Still Missed Out On Courses
20 courses were left to random selection.
'Desperate Times For The Area' - Tullamore Chamber Responds To Loss Of 300 Jobs
The facility in Tullamore has over 300 staff.
Westmeath Clothes Shop Announces Closure After 25 Years
It's expecting to close next month.
MEP Holding Consultations With Former Bord Na Móna Workers On Just Transition
He has paid a visit to two Offaly towns so far.
