160 IPAs are due to be housed at the hotel.
Protests are continuing today at Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea - where locals are angry over plans to house asylum seekers.
It's understood 40 rooms in the building are being re-designed to accommodate 160 International Protection Applicants.
Representatives for the local community say they don't agree with the plans and they're 'not backing down on their protest'.
Fuel Price Protest: Day Three
Demonstrators will be taking action across the midlands today.
Two Men Seriously Injured In Midlands Crash
The incident took place in Longford yesterday evening.
Two Westmeath Chefs Win Culinary Competition
Pavel Mikeska of Thyme Restaurant in Athlone and Anastasiia Skurtu have won first place in the Joe Shannon Memorial Culinary Competition.
IFA Call For Stronger Farmer Supports Among Fuel Crisis
The IFA discussed a range of farmer support measures with Government from fuel support to a fodder scheme.
Laois High Nelly Club Members Take On 135km Charity Cycle This Saturday
Frankie McRedmond and Darren Kennedy are cycling from Dublin to Shannon Harbour to raise funds for BUMBLEance,
Laois Woman Prosecuted Under Wildlife Act
Sarah Baldwin from Oldglass, Grantstown was charged for the destruction of vegetation on uncultivated land.
Midlands Hospital Launches Patient Focused Wellbeing Initiative
The aim is to make the hospital feel more human.
Offaly Man Launches Innovative Bracelet To Ease Menopause Symptoms
'MyCelsius' bracelet launched yesterday.
91 Year Old Leads Peace Protest Walk Through Laois
Lelia Doolan will lead the charge today.
IFA Refuses To Endorse Fuel Price Protests
The body's president, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman feels it goes far beyond farmers.
New Partnership Effort Launched For Seriously Ill Children's Non-Medical Costs
Bluebird Care and Cliona's Foundation are teaming up to raise awareness on the issue.
The US Are Not Achieving Their Goals - Former Army Ranger
A ceasefire deal was agreed overnight between The US, Iran and Israel.
"There Will Be Penalties" - Taoiseach Slams Fuel Protestors
Micheal Martin says protestors will be punished for blocking the streets.
Unions Call For Urgent Reset As Schools Face ‘Unrealistic’ Expectations
The INTO, TUI and ASTI are holding their annual conferences this week.
Site Of Leprino Cheese In Laois Goes On Sale For €12m
130 jobs are expected to be lost due to its upcoming closure.
Photos: Mount Temple Fundraiser
"A Night with the Stars"
Third Day Of Nationwide Fuel Price Protests Set For Thursday
Areas across the midlands are included in the demonstration.
Electric Picnic Organisers Apply For 2026 Festival Licence In Laois
80,000 people are expected to turn out for this year's festival.
Kanye West Seeks Dialogue With Jewish Community After UK Ban
Wireless Festival was cancelled after the rapper was denied entry into the UK.
Midlands Hospitals Report Over 1,100 Violence Incidents In Three Years
Tullamore recorded the highest figure in the midlands.
