They're encouraging people to shop local.
Laois Chamber of Commerce is launching a new gift card to encourage people to shop locally.
The initiative is to help local businesses in the run up to Christmas and it can be used in over 100 businesses in the county.
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Catherine Fitzgerald says buying local helps to keep people in jobs:
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