Accommodation will be provided for 168 asylum seekers.
Up to 30 people are protesting against a direct provision centre in Offaly today.
The Department of Justice is planning to provide accommodation for 168 asylum seekers in Tullamore.
From early March,the former Marian Hostel will welcome it's first families.
A Facebook group called "Tullamore says no to Inhumane Direct Provision" was set up.
John McGee says he's protesting because there are so many Irish families without a home:
Midlands Sees Fall In Asylum Seekers Being Accommodated
The national figure has risen slightly.
Department Of Education Commits To Providing Much Needed Offaly Classrooms
A Tullamore school will be adding two modular units based on their needs in the near future.
Vehicle At Centre Of Laois Garda Chase Involved In Earlier Burglary
The car was later involved in a hit-and-run.
Numbers Waiting On Speech And Language Therapy A "Disgrace"
That's according to Laois Offaly TD Carol Nolan.
Online Support Group For Leaving Certs To Be Launched
It's to aid anyone feeling stressed or anxious.
Reduced Pension Could Be Cause Of Hardship In Later Life - Denis Naughten
A new report shows one-in-four Irish people would give up a fifth of their State pension to get it earlier.
Traffic An Issue For Offaly Town
Clara also faces issues with parking.
Minister For Transport Opens New Road In Offaly
The second section of the relief road is now open.
Thousands Expected For Darkness Into Light Walk
Nine walks are taking places across the midlands.
Public Health Alert Issued After Measles Case At Laois Hospital
People who attended the hospital on a number of days last month are being alerted.
Appeal For Information On Four Men Involved In Multiple Laois Incidents
The incidents occurred this morning.
Investigation Underway After 'Viable Device' Discovered In Offaly
The Army Bomb Disposal Unit removed the device from Edenderry.
Gardaí Appeal For Help In Finding Missing Teen
He was last seen on Wednesday morning in Athy.
€40,000 Worth Of Cigarettes And Cash Seized by Revenue
A man has been question in relation to the discovery.
Midlands 103 'Gift Of Hope' Winners Welcome Baby Noah To The World
They won the competition early last year.
Search Underway In Laois After Hit And Run
Delays are being reported.
Midlands Construction Companies Struggling With Recruitment
A report shows the construction industry has fewer workers now than during the Celtic-tiger era.
Roads In North Offaly "Not Fit For Purpose"
That's the view of a Local Election Candidate for Edenderry.
Electric Picnic Looking For Young Performers
Applications are open to talented 14-24 year olds.
TikTok Urged To Introduce Age Verification
A Midlands North West MEP is raising concerns with misinformation on the platform.
