The route is currently 46km through Laois and Kildare.
A Midlands TD says the Barrow Blueway needs its full 115km length to achieve its potential.
The route is currently 46km through Laois and Kildare, via Vicarstown.
Martin Heydon is calling for planning permission to be resubmitted for the towpath to extend through Carlow.
The stretch between Athy and Vicarstown opened recently but the junior minister says a fully developed track would be good for recreation and the local economy.
Laois Gardaí Arrest Driver "Fueled By Cocaine"
The motorist was also found to have no tax or insurance.
Midlands Gardai Suspension Story Given Standing Ovation At Conference
Detective Garda Eamonn Cunnane's story was told at today's GRA conference.
Newly Released Census Shows 500 People At Former Midlands Asylum
The records reveal numbers at the former Maryborough District Lunatic Asylum in Portlaoise.
Offaly Gardai Seize Two E-Scooters
They were detected in Edenderry on Saturday.
Laois Man Who Assaulted Landlord Jailed For 12 Months
Philip Lalor was convicted of two counts of assault causing harm and one of production of a Stanley knife.
Laois Library Earns National Recognition With Award Nomination
Portlaoise Library is up for Building of the Year.
Sunny Spell Set To Continue As Temperatures Climb Across Ireland
Temperatures could reach over 20 degrees this Friday.
Major Housing Expansion Planned For Laois Estate Sparks Objections
Plans included 174 new homes off the Borris Road in Portlaoise.
Midlands Set For Large Scale Energy Parks
It aims to bring thousands of jobs.
Midlands Outdoor Equipment Shop Shutting Down
Killeigh's 'A Room Outside Midlands' operates its last day of business on Friday.
Irish Rural Link CEO Hits Back Against Varadkar Comments
The former Taoiseach implied the rural community get 'a lot of tax benefits' with urban areas 'paying all the bills.'
Developers Seek Fuel Support As Rising Costs Threaten Housing Delivery
The conflict in the Middle East is driving up prices.
Midlands ETBs Launch New Tertiary Mental Health Nursing Course
The course will officially launch in September.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Midlands Man
The 42 year old is missing since Saturday.
Gardaí Investigate Vandalism Incident In Laois
The incident took place during the early hours of Friday morning last week.
Plans Submitted For Large Scale Midlands Solar Project
The site is located between Monksland and the Roscommon–Westmeath border, west of Athlone.
Driver Arrested Under The Influence In Laois
The car had a bumper sticker labelled “My driving scares me too.”
Offaly Councillor Wants Local Authority Commitment On Turbine Noise Pollution
Complaints are coming into the council from Cloghan.
Gardai Investigating Assault in Westmeath
The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday morning in Athlone.
Offaly Landowner Prosecuted For Destruction Of Vegetation
The offence was in breach of the Wildlife Act.
