Residents are fed up with the issue.
Heavy rain is this evening causing the River Barrow to overflow in the heart of Portarlington.
Botley Lane is impassable to traffic, causing disruption to dozens of homes and businesses.
It's a recurring issue in the area and flood management was a key local issue during the General Election campaign.
Tirlán's Business & Market Outlook 2026 Meeting Taking Place In Laois
It's taking place in Portlaoise's Killeshin Hotel.
Lost Dog In The Care Of Mullingar Garda Station
The dog appears to be small and white and brown in colour
IFA Insists They Strongly Back Farmers On Beef Prices
A Farming Independent report suggests the body is overly honing in on Mersocur and not enough on beef prices.
Enoch Burke Released From Prison Amid Threats To Return To Westmeath School
Justice Brian Cregan labelled Mr Burke's latest court outburst as "nonsense".
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Following Offaly Arson Attack
A man in his 20s is being held at a Midlands garda station.
Water Outages In Laois
The issue is expected to be resolved by 4pm today.
Father Of Murdered Offaly Boy Asks For Sentence Over €32k Drug Seizure
He was denied compassionate bail, from a sentence he's already serving, to attend his sons funeral.
Laois Food Business Shuts Down After FSAI Issues Closure Order
The FSAI found mislabelled goat meat and unlabelled, untraceable Nigerian imports.
Midlands Schools Shine In National Third Level Progression Rankings
This percentage reflects the number of CAO offers received by the school’s pupils.
17th Century Glassmaking Headlines Offaly Learning Event
University of the Third Age in Offaly will host a talk in Tullamore this evening.
Chief Prison Inspector Points To Health Minister Over Mental Health Crisis
Mark Kelly was before the justice committee yesterday.
Agri Reporter Suggests Mercosur Threat Being Overplayed
Farming Independent Journalist Martin Coughlan believes there's more to consider than just Mercosur.
Laois Nursing Home Exposing Residents To 'Significant Harm' - HIQA
Droimnin Nursing Home in Stradbally failed eight of the ten regulation areas.
Enterprise Minister Launches Small Business Strategy
'Putting the Small Business Owner First' focuses on small firm owners.
Longford-Westmeath TD Defends Post Office Stamp Rise
It comes as An Post are raising stamp, mail and bulk letter prices.
Offaly Rugby Club Gets €30k Development Boost
Tullamore Rugby Club is receiving the funds from Lumcloon Energy and Shannonbridge Power for their Rugby Campus.
Chief Prison Inspector Slams 'Degrading' Prison Conditions
Mark Kelly is making the comments to the Dail Justice Committee.
Laois Runner-Up At Stripe Young Scientist Hoping To Further Project
Portlaoise St Mary CBS'S Joshua Corbett entered a project that aims to treat glioblastoma.
Fine Gael MEP Plays Down Mercosur Concerns As Farmers Push Back
The Irish Farmers Association held their AGM today.
Offaly Woman Launches Mental Health Support Initiative For GAA Clubs
Off the Pitch was officially launched in 2025.
