It's happening at junction 5 Eastbound on the M6.
Emergency Services are at the scene of a vehicle fire on the M6 in the midlands.
A van broke out in flames between Tyrrellspass and Kilbeggan at junction 5 Eastbound.
Gardaí are asking anyone travelling in the area to go through the villages.
Multyfarnham Tidy Towns Hosting Scarecrow And Harvest Festival This Weekend
The event will celebrate local produce and creativity.
Housing Minister Ready To "Declare War" Over Major Infrastructure Plans
Shannon Pipeline project falls into that category.
Appeal Halts Plans For Residential Development In Laois town
The appeal includes disruptions to the local traffic plan.
Midlands Sports Clubs Receive €15k In Funding
Each club has been awarded €5,000 each.
Laois TD Slams IDA’s 'Awful' Record Amid Job Losses In The County
Leprino Cheese's closure in Portlaoise will result in 132 job losses.
Minimum Wage Rise Sparks Concern From Westmeath Retail Boss
A 55 cent rate increase is under consideration by the Cabinet for the next Budget.
Laois County Council Shortlisted For Public Sector Awards
Laois County Council has been nominated in three categories.
Emergency Services Attend Offaly Fire
It took place in Kilcormac last night.
Sinn Fein President Promises Free Rein For Councillors In Presidential Vote
Sinn Fein representatives in Offaly and Westmeath are casting their votes on Monday.
Minimum Wage Could Increase To €14
Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke could raise the wage by 55 cent.
New Site For Offaly Swimming Pool Confirmed
The local authority in Offaly are confirming a new site for the Edenderry Swimming Pool.
Family Of Missing Laois Woman Devastated By Decision Not To Upgrade Case
Imelda Keenan's case remains a missing persons investigation.
Music, Poetry, And Fire Shows Headline Culture Night
A diverse range of events are taking place across Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Humphreys Vows To Hold Fine Gael Members To Account As President
The former Monaghan Minister and TD is running in the Presidential race.
Sinn Féin's Presidential Entry Will Be A 'Gamechanger' - Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin's president was speaking at the Ploughing today in Offaly.
Ploughing Day Three: Taoiseach Responds To Laois Nursing Home Controversy
The last day of action in Screggan will see overcast conditions with scattered showers.
New Garda Recruitment Drive Launches Today
Applications have opened this morning.
Jim Gavin Backs Irish Neutrality, But Says President Has No Role In Triple Lock
It comes as the Tanaiste calls for changes to legislation.
State Is Responding To Nursing Issues In Laois - Taoiseach
Micheal Martin says HIQA's actions show the State is handling the issue.
Laois Senator Wants State Action To Protect Nursing Home Residents
HIQA is applying for changes to Dromnín Nursing Home's registration.
