He runs a play centre and his "heart drops" whenever a child falls.
The owner of a play centre in Offaly says his heart drops whenever a child falls, because he's so afraid of the financial impact of an insurance claim.
Frankie O'Reilly from Play Town Tullamore says his insurance premium has risen significantly every year since setting up in 2017.
While they've had no claims to date, he says he's still constantly worried about staying in business while juggling the growing cost of insurance:
Westmeath Hospital Under Pressure As Admissions Surge
There's very long waiting times for any non-urgent patients.
Emergency Services On Scene Of Multi Vehicle Crash In Westmeath
Significant delays are being reported around the area.
Westmeath Garda Station 'Open For Business' Following Criminal Damage
The Barrack Street station in Athlone was vandalised on Sunday.
Midlands MEP Calls For EU Suspension Of Grok Amid Digital Services Act Probe
The AI program faces scrutiny over creating sexual deepfakes of women and girls.
Green Midlands City Initiative Needs State Support - Ballymore Group
Ballymore Group says the project must start imminently to meet its 2040 target.
Laois Councillor Calls For Review Of Rural Primary School Admission Policies
Aisling Moran is advocating for the simplification of protocols.
Hundreds Of Midlands Homes Without Power As Storm Chandra Hits
A separate warning is being issued for rain in parts of the South East of the country.
Braveheart Fans Preparing For Auction From Midlands Home
Pieces are being sold from St Martin's in Trim where Mel Gibson stayed when shooting Braveheart.
New Grand Canal Centre Set For Offaly This Summer
The Grand Canal Craft Centre of Excellence at Cappincur in Tullamore, is expected to be operational by June.
Midlands Historic Buildings To Receive Almost €780k In Funding
Around 48 projects are getting funding under the Thatched Buildings scheme.
New Training Facility Opening For Midlands Farmers
FRS Plans are being made for the Longford Westmeath Farmer's Mart in Ballymahon.
Electronic Waste Collection Days Set For Offaly
The collections will take place in Clara and Banagher.
Laois Carpark Closes Until End Of January
Tower Hill in Portlaoise is closing for resurfacing works.
Bishop Of Ferns Appointed For Laois Parishes
Ger Nash is the new Bishop for 42 parishes including ones in Laois and Offaly's Seir Kieran.
Over 12K Jobs Created By Enterprise Ireland Backed Companies
It comes as companies continue to cite cost pressures as major concern.
Students Reminded Of February 1st CAO Deadline For Restricted Courses
1,000 more college places have been made available.
Trinity College Awards Entrance Scholarships To 27 Midlands Students
Students nationwide were recognised for outstanding Leaving Cert exam results.
Laois IFA Chair Warns Farmers After Wexford Bluetongue Case
The illness can severely affect infected animals.
Midlands Stars Shine After Country Week On Dancing With The Stars
Both Tolü Makay and Katelyn Cummins got over 30 points last night.
Increased Garda Presence Planned To Tackle Abuse Of Retail Workers
Nearly 70% of workers report being abused by customers on the job.
