Anthony Gorman credits his father for his woodwork skills.
A midlands student who makes wooden reindeers is receiving thousands of requests after a Facebook post gained traction.
15 year-old Anthony Gorman has had over 3,000 orders since publishing a picture of himself beside the miniature Rudolphs.
He can make 200 of the festive animals over the course of three nights in his father's shed.
Anthony says the idea for the business started out when he wanted some pocket money last year.
Former Defence Force Member Jailed For Six Years Over 1981 Rape
He admitted to one count of rape before the Central Criminal Court.
Midlands Founded Dance School Wins Big At National Awards
Leinster School of Dance was founded in Moate.
Offaly And Laois Outpace Westmeath In Social Housing Rollout
Westmeath Council delivered just over a third of its six month target.
Offaly MEP Eyes Growth For Irish Whiskey During EU-India Trade Talks
Irish whiskey exports to India have risen over the past five years despite tariffs.
Polish Pilot Found Guilty Of €8.4m Midlands Drug Smuggling Operation
The jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on all Michal Luczak's charges.
Offaly Councillor Questions Housing Scheme
Tullamore has been chosen to trial the new affordable housing priority scheme.
Medical Conditions Linked To Psoriasis In Focus For Awareness Week
Psoriasis Awareness Week takes place from today through November 4th.
Laois Company Named Finalist In National Startup Awards
MyComfort is based in Portlaoise.
Water Quality The Focus At Agricultural Conference In Laois
The conference is being held at the Heritage Hotel in Killenard today.
Offaly Farmer Named Farming For Nature Ambassador
Daingean's Margaret Edgill manages Mount Briscoe Farm.
Westmeath University Scammed Out Of Nearly €100k
TUS Midlands says it happened last September in their Annual Financial Statements Report.
Gardaí Make €8m Laois Cocaine Seizure
116kg of the drug were discovered after a search operation in the county yesterday.
Midlands Town Facing Major Job Losses
Fastway Couriers' parent company is pointing to inflation, rising costs, and market pressure.
Laois Councillors Call For Referendum Commission On Presidential Nominations
Gareth Sheridan's bid to become president was blocked by Fianna Fail and Fine Gael Councillors.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €314k
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Midlands First Aid Expert Urges Public To Learn Stroke Signs
World Stroke Day takes place tomorrow.
Construction Industry Flags Biodiversity Costs In New Building Designs
The Director of the CIF believes decisions around this will see long term affects.
Strike At Offaly Food Plant Called Off
Management at Carroll's Cuisine has agreed to enter talks on employee working conditions.
Westmeath Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty To €3m Arson Incident
The plea comes after a protracted period of time in producing the case's book of evidence.
RTÉ Faces Fresh Payments Scandal As NUJ Calls For Transparency
A new RTÉ report reveals eight irregular payments of between €10,000 and €30,000.
