It's one idea being explored to aid hospitality in the county.
Laois County Council is to seek funding for the installation of a retractable canopy in Portlaoise.
It would cover Main Street and help facilitate outdoor dining when hospitality resumes.
Fianna Fail councillor Catherine Fitzgerald put forward the idea which received cross party support.
Labour rep Noel Tuohy says it's important to put every support possible in place:
Laois Shop Owner Hopeful Businesses Will Be Helped By Over The Shop Grant
The owner of Midland Hardware in Rathdowney David Ryan says it will increase their busy customer base.
Laois Councillor Backs Council Buying Derelict Town Centre Properties
Fine Gael Councillor for Rathdowney, John King feels it will add a new lease of life to the town centre.
Midlands TD Calls For Public Access To Rare Disease Treatment
Skyclarys is the first approved therapy demonstrated to slow disease progression.
Midlands MEP Launches EU Report Aimed At Speeding Up Housing Delivery
The report proposes measures to deliver a more strategic approach to environmental protection.
IFA Urges Farmers To Sell Confidently As Beef Demand Strengthens
Declan Hanrahan expects summer food service demand to boost retail demand.
Raffle Launched For Four Sold-Out Electric Picnic Tickets
The festival takes place in Stradbally this August.
Laois Hotel Earns Place Among World’s Most Exceptional Luxury Stays
Ballyfin Demesne is among the recipients of the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown Awards.
Midlands Hospice Secures Planning Permission
An Coimisiún Pleanala granted planning permission for the project.
Gardai Investigating Firearm Incident In Offaly Town
It took place in Tullamore this morning.
Offaly Town Highlighted As Ideal Business Location
GoSales Solutions in Edenderry is hiring workers.
EU Launches Legal Action Against Ireland Over Peat Cutting Enforcement
The move by the European Commission was announced today.
Gardai Attend Scene Of Westmeath Crash
It happened on the Ballymahon Road in Athlone.
Laois Community Praised For Welcoming 42 Ukrainian Families
42 Ukrainian families moved into Rathdowney in December 2023.
Man Charged Following Midlands Crime Probe
It comes following an investigation by the Laois Offaly Divisional Crime and Drugs Units.
Laois Shopping Centre Hosts Free Heart And Hearing Health Checks
The screenings run from 9:30am to 4:30pm today.
Midlands Training Boards Need Apprenticeship Support - Laois TD
He says it's difficult to find qualified people.
Laois Among Four Counties Leading EV Sales
Meath and Kildare lead the country in electric vehicle ownership.
Enoch Burke Considers Legal Action Over Employment Dismissal
Mr Burke says he intends to contest his dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School.
100 New Jobs For Offaly
GoSales in Edenderry is expanding its workforce.
Water Supply Restored In Westmeath Town
Athlone has seen its water supply restored this evening.
