Laois County Council has teamed up with Waterford IT.
Short-term bike rentals, storage racks and cycleways are being planned for Portlaoise, as part of its strategy to be a low carbon town.
Laois County Council has been working with Waterford IT to devise ways to create a cycle culture in the town.
Fine Gael Councillor Thomasina Connell says there is currently a low level of people cycling to school or work:
Rock Legends 'The Cult' To Headline Forest Fest
The UK band completes this year's list of headliners.
"A Huge Relief" Parent Reacts To Return Of Nurse To MRHM
The nurse has been out of work since early April.
Motorist In Westmeath Clocked Speeding On National Slow Down Day
21 motorists have been caught speeding so far today.
Plans Submitted For Over 100 Offaly Homes
Two developments will see the construction of 100 units in Birr, if given the green light.
Midlands Student Among Winners At Prestigious Trad Music Awards
Fionn Connolly was among a group of eight winners at the Siansa Irish Championships.
Midlands Man Who Died In Workplace Incident To Be Laid To Rest Today
Mark Walsh passed away on Monday morning.
'Exceptional' Nurse To Return To MRHM Paediatric Diabetes Service
She had been carrying the workload of 2.6 people before taking unplanned leave.
Children's Health Ireland Disputing Stats On Cancellations
There were over 5,500 cancellations at Regional Hospital Mullingar according to CHI.
Support The Bees For 'No Mow May' - Offaly County Council
The initiative is intended to enhance bee nutrition and nesting.
10 Year Masterplan For Derryounce Lakes and Trails Nearly Set
The public say they want to see more entrances to the site.
Norovirus Outbreak In Midlands Nursing Home
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre say it was one of 27 outbreaks on one week's report.
Offaly GAA Community Mourning The Loss Of Former County Chair
Ollie Daly died on Thursday after struggling with illness.
Have The Conversation Before It's Too Late - Sister Of Laois Dad Who Died Waiting For Transplant
Kevin McEvoy spent 140 days in hospital waiting for a heart transplant.
Education Minister Believes Laois Special School Building Project Set To Progress
Teachers, parents and children have been waiting on a new facility for years.
Midlands Students Win Top Prizes In Children's Art Competition
The very first Texaco Children’s Art Competition was held in 1955.
"There's No Defence For Having A Knife" - Midlands Garda
Midlands Gardaí have seized nearly 600 knives in the past four years.
Unsafe Residents And Overcrowded Rooms Highlighted In IPA Accommodation Centre
They're among the concerns raised by residents to the Health Watchdog.
Midlands Taxi Numbers See Significant Drop Since 2019
23 counties have seen a reduction in the past five years.
Approval Granted For Mullingar Hospital To Recruit Staff For Paediatric Diabetes Service
The clinic has been facing pressures due to staffing and resources.
Aontú Blames Lack Of Government Action For Increasing Road Deaths
63 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year.
