The community was in danger of losing the local service.
Postal services are alive and well in Borris-in-Ossory, with a local retailer taking over operations.
Since the announcement last February of the stand-alone post office's closure, An Post has been working with the community to ensure the continued delivery of services.
And Daybreak on Main Street is taking over from today.
Local Fine Gael councillor Conor Bergin says it's great to see a new site found in the heart of the village:
Ryanair Flight Fares To Rise Slightly Despite Fuel Savings
Michael O'Leary says it will be a small increase.
Offaly IFA AGM To Take Place This Evening
It gets underway at 8pm from the Bridge House Hotel.
Median House Prices Surging In Midlands
Laois seen the largest increase in the region.
Laois TD Calls For Hospital Ward To Remain Open Amid New €31M Facility
Brian Stanley wants a Mountmellick hospital ward to be in use.
Man Arrested After Westmeath Garda Station Attack
Glass lay everywhere after the Sunday evening's incident.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Laois Teenager
Saul Mulvihill Cosgrove was reported missing from Portarlington last week.
Laois Company Develops Innovative Platform To Boost Irish River Fish Populations
Aquatic Harvesting Ireland Ltd in Abbeyleix are leading the plans.
Dancers, Musicians, Choirs Wanted For Pan Celtic Festival In Carlow
The event runs from April 7th–11th in Carlow Town.
Green Party Calls For Tougher Storm Laws As Éowyn Anniversary Approaches
The storm left over 800,000 people without power.
Midlands Workers Urged To Boost AI Skills Amid Widening Business Training Gap
Training is offered by just 30% of businesses, 13% of smaller ones.
Laois Man Takes Up Presidency Of Irish Exporters Association
Liam Hyland is also Director of Export and International Trade at FoodEx Ireland under Musgraves.
Midlands Musicians Competing In Seán Ó Riada Bonn Óir Competition
The event takes place in Cork this evening.
Bressie Hosting Book Launch Event In Westmeath
The book is called 'The Place That Has Never Been Wounded'.
Overnight Water Outage Planned For Westmeath Town Next Monday
The works are taking place on Monday evening.
Devil Masked Machete Gang Jailed After Terrorising Students In Westmeath During Mistaken Raid
The incident took place on April 19th, 2024.
Midlands Councils Celebrate Eight National Award Nominations
The All Ireland Community and Council Awards take place on February 28th.
Laois Councillor Raises Safety And Transparency Concerns After Burglary
The incident took place during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
€3.7m Of Misappropriated Funds At Westmeath Firm
The Central Bank is applying to have provisional liquidators appointed at 123 Financial Services, Athlone.
Over 100 Jobs Created By Westmeath LEO In 2025
A total of 316 full-time and part-time jobs were created during the year.
Offaly Cathaoirleach Expects RSA No Confidence Vote
John Leahy feels one will be brought forward there after a call from the IRHA for councils to do so.
