While a success, he thinks the new February bank holiday will be more beneficial.
The new bank holiday in February will allow the hospitality industry to extend its season.
That's according to the president of Athlone Chamber of Commerce, amid debate over whether the new holiday should coincide with St. Patrick's Day every year.
Alan Shaw admits last weekend was a huge success for business - but thinks a new holiday in spring would benefit hotels during the off-season:
New Padel Court Expected For Laois Town
This comes following the rejection of 67 new homes proposal.
Midlands Towns Included In New Plan To Turn Empty Shops Into Businesses
25 town centres are listed in the pilot.
Missing Laois Man Found Deceased
Stephen Sheeran Phelan was reported missing on October 8th.
Taco Bell Opening 4 More Locations In Ireland
Applegreen Managing Director, Emo's Seamus Stapleton says customers are already embracing it.
Midlands Sees 87% Surge In EV Registrations
More than 1,400 new electric vehicles have taken to Midlands roads so far this year.
Over €11 Million Allocated To Midlands Climate Action Projects
Offaly will receive the highest amount of funding.
Questions Need To Be Raised Over Housing Development Rejection - Laois Councillor
Caroline Dwane Stanley says local councillors need to question why a proposed housing development has been rejected in the area.
Tendering Opens For New Secondary School Development In Laois
The school is set to accommodate up to 1,300 students.
