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Wednesday, 10 June 2020 08:15

Laois' Electric Picnic is one massive event that won't go ahead this year.

Organisers of major festivals like Electric Picnic have been hit due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Event Industry Ireland says half of events companies have temporarily laid off staff and a fifth can only stay afloat for another 1 to 3 months.

Its survey has also found over half have seen their earnings plunge by more than 90 percent since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in March.

CEO of Cogs and Marvel, Roisin Callaghan says many are worried they won't survive:

Laois County Council To Light Up Purple For Recovery Month

The ARC Project made the request to the local authority.
Gardai Re-Issue Appeal On Missing Westmeath Man

The search on Lough Ennell for the man in his 20's continues today.
Laois Farm And Brewery Included In Visit For German Travel Agents

Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery in Stradbally is included in the Failite Ireland trip.
Midlands Students Find Out Leaving Cert Appeal Results Today

They'll be available to view online on the CAO portal from 11 am.
Midlands Teenager Accused Of Threatening To "Crack" Elderly Woman's Skull

The 16 year old is to be remanded in detention for another two weeks.
Laois TD Urges Proper Enforcement Of Incoming E-Scooter Laws

The minimum age for e-scooter users rises from 16 to 18 next Friday.
Offaly Woman With Dwarfism Shares Experience Of Job Hunting

Daingean's Shakira Darby was one of only two women on her civil engineering course in college.
Offaly Farmer Who Chased Off Armed Raiders Featured In New TV Documentary

Edenderry’s Seamus Farrell chased away four masked, hatchet-wielding raiders who targeted his home.

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