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'.
Laois TD Wants New Money For Counselling Services
Brian Stanley is asking the government to increase support for family resource centres.
Kinahan Makes "Life-Saving" Intervention In Laois Prison
An Iranian national is recovering after suffering a heart attack in Portlaoise Prison.
Laois Women’s Quilt And Antarctic Adventures To Take Centre Stage At Midlands Science Festival
Dr Niamh Shaw will be discussing her trip to Antarctica in 2023.
Singer Tolu Makay Brings National Tour Home To Offaly
Tullamore's Tolu Makay is playing at the Esker Arts Centre this Friday.
Irish Rail Appeals For Public Help After Midlands Train Vandalism
Irish Rail say a graffiti attack took place on Friday morning in Athlone.
Revenue Officers Seize Contraband Worth €169k
Over 3.1kg of herbal cannabis was seized.
Fabric Of Change Launches Week-Long Fashion Pop-Up In The Midlands
Fabric of Change Carlow is opening its Pop-Up today.
Offaly Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Church Break In
It took place on Saturday evening at Clonbollogue's Sacred Heart Church,
