The Government is hoping to use the area to house asylum seekers.
Concerns are being raised by a midlands village that it won't be able to cope with a large influx of Asylum Seekers.
Castletown Geoghegan Village Steering Group believes vital services will be overwhelmed if plans to more than double its population go ahead.
It currently has a population of 141 residents.
The group's Co-Chairperson, Deirdre Clarke says even without anyone coming in, there's been problems with their water system:
€25k Increase In Westmeath House Prices Year-On-Year
A new report has shown yet another increase in midlands asking prices.
Former Midlands Minister Mary O'Rourke To Be Laid To Rest Today
The former Deputy Leader of Fianna Fáil passed away last week.
Court Appearances For Two Men After €390k Cash Seizure In Laois And Dublin
They were arrested following the seizure on Friday.
Fine Gael Councillor John Naughten Has Died
It’s understood he passed away suddenly.
Midlands 103 Wins Gold At IMRO Radio Awards
The station received four honours at this year’s awards ceremony.
Funding Being Sought To Establish Addiction Helpline In Laois
The local authority are making the call on the HSE and Department of Health.
Plans Put Forward For New Wellness Facility In Laois
The site would also feature accommodation.
Laois Town To Host Conference For Diabetics
Both children and adults with the condition will be attending the event tomorrow.
Midlands Sees Another Decline In Live Register Figures
Over 9 ,000 people in the region signed on last month.
Former Fine Gael TD Predicts Two Potential Dates If An Early Election Is Called
Speculation has been rising since the Budget this week.
Laois Nursing Home Has Official Opening Today
The Minister for Enterprise officially opened the new facility.
"She Was Fun And Adventurous" - Annabel's Family On Idea Behind Proposed Play Centre
She passed away in 2018 following an accident.
Michael O'Leary Disputes Claims He's To Blame For Rising Westmeath Land Prices
He recently paid nearly €4m for land near Collinstown.
Challenging Christmas Expected For Flight Passengers - Michael O'Leary
The Ryanair boss is again raising concerns with the passenger cap.
Columb Barracks Modular Units Expected To Be Finished This Year
40 units will see up to 320 people accommodated.
Imelda Keenan's Family Vow To "Keep Fighting" After Meeting Gardaí
The family of the missing Laois woman met with investigating officers yesterday.
New Study On Impact Of different Modifiers On A Child's Education
The study focuses on different modifiers in a child's life, and how they affect them academically.
Government Needs To Listen To Taxi Drivers - Boxer Moran
Figures show a drop in the number of taxis in Ireland.
Gardaí Warning People Of Dangers Of Fireworks This Halloween
The consequences can include fires and injuries.
Westmeath Business Damaged Following Fire
The incident happened on Monday night.
