Protestors gathered outside a former nursing home in the county yesterday.
It's not fair to blame International Protection Applicants for a rise in protests.
That's the view of Green Party Councillor, Louise Heavin, after 50 people gathered outside the former Stella Maris Nursing Home in Athlone yesterday afternoon.
60 asylum seekers are due to be housed at the site by the end of next month.
Councillor Heavin says communities need to stand as one:
Offaly Councillor Demands FIx To Ongoing Water Supply Issue
Edenderry Councillor Fergus McDonnell says there's ongoing water supply issues in the Clonmullen area.
Offaly Village Raises Concern Over Vandalism Incidents
Incidents have been taking place in Kilcormac over the last few months.
Midlands Housing Supply Struggles To Meet Demand
House prices across Laois and Offaly have climbed by an average of 8.3% in the past 12 months.
Ericsson To Relocate Midlands Research And Development Site
The company will move to a nearby IDA Ireland campus in Athlone.
Google AI Weather Forecasting Project To Be Rolled Out Across Ireland
Offaly's Cathal Nolan, from Ireland's Weather Channel says this will lead to a shift in the role of weather broadcasters.
Offaly College Student Describes Struggle To Find Accomodation
Tullamore's Charlie Beaudelot commuted up to five hours a day to Dublin before finding accomodation.
Laois TD Calls For Public Sector Strike To End Pay Dispute
More than 300,000 public sector employees will strike tomorrow.
Robert Pether Thanks Those Who Helped Safe Return
Mr Pether has been returned home safely to Ireland.
