It's hoped to be up and running by 2024.
Laois is one step closer to getting a brand new primary care centre.
The expression of interest competition for the healthcare facility in Rathdowney is now complete, and a successful bidder has been informed.
The project will now move to the design stage.
Local Fine Gael councillor John King hopes the much-needed facility will be up and running by 2024:
Independent Westmeath Rep Backs Tanaiste's Derelict Site Levy
John Gibbons says he'd accept the government stepping in to collect the tax.
Enoch Burke Withdraws High Court Application To Stop Teaching Council Hearing
Mr Burke is expected to appear before a fitness-to-teach inquiry tomorrow.
Almost €75K Going To Midlands River And Lake Habitats
Inland Fisheries Ireland is announcing the grants.
Midlands People Named In Revenue Tax Defaulters List
They have all been fined.
Offaly National School Extension Approved To Advance To Tender Stage
The extension is set for Gortnamona National School.
Offaly Fianna Fail Councillor Rejects "Double Speak" Claim Against Party
Fianna Fail's Peter Ormond is disputing claims made by Fine Gael's Neil Feighery.
Gardaí Appealing For Witnesses To Midlands Fire
The incident occurred shortly before 5:00am on Monday.
Westmeath Gardai Make Three Arrests As Part Of Drug-Related Intimidation Investigation
They're due before Longford District Court this afternoon.
Man Remains In Critical Condition Following Laois Assault
Gardai are renewing an appeal for information on the incident in Portarlington.
Funding For Major Midlands Infrastructure Projects Announced
They are getting the green light under Government funding.
Midlands TD Criticises 39% Levy Increase On Radio Stations
A recent Digital Report shows over seven in 10 people say they trust local radio for news.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €722k
9.9kg of ketamine with an estimated value of over €598,100 was seized.
HSE Fined €300k Over Data Breach At Offaly Hospital
Around 84,000 people have been affected.
Dispute Intensifies Over Proposed Staff Cuts At Midlands College
Carlow College revealed its intentions to cease operations over the next two years.
Hauliers Call For Fuel Supports To Remain Until End Of Summer
Global oil prices fell after the announcement of a tentative US-Iran peace deal.
Midlands Primary Schools Honoured With 2026 Curious Minds Awards
16 midlands schools are being recognised.
No Derelict Property Tax Collected In Westmeath In 2024
€26m in derelict site tax levies went uncollected that year.
Search Continues For Jo Jo Dullard And Deidre Jacobs
The young women were last seen alive in the 1990s.
Local Radio Continues To Win Public Trust
More seven in 10 people trust local radio news.
Midlands Science Celebrates 25 Years
The group celebrated the milestone with an event at Mullingar's National Science Park.
