They are protesting a 2% cap on pension increases.
Retired post officers are protesting in Laois today as part of their campaign for improved pension rights.
Post Office Pensioners United is asking people to join them for a demonstration outside the Portlaoise Mail Centre from 5.15pm this evening.
The group is protesting a 2% cap on pension increases which was brought in as part of the 2013 Pension Accord for An Post workers.
'Hospital Watch' Launches in Laois Hospital
It's a collaboration between Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise and An Garda Siochana.
Grandad Set To Mark 90th Birthday With Charity Skydive
Eamon Kehoe, from Clonroche, is marking his 90th birthday with a daring skydive over Clonbullogue.
Medication Should Be Prescribed For Minor Illnesses - Irish Pharmacy Union
A survey by the body also showed three quarters are now waiting longer to get an appointment with their GP.
Midlands Heart Attack Survivor Cycling To Raise Funds For Cardiac Care
Rathangans' Ger Heffernan is leading a charity cycle to Kerry in aid of St James Hospital Foundation.
More Frequent Inspections Needed For Laois Nursing Homes - Brian Stanley
The Laois TD says large time gaps between HIQA inspections were brought up at a meeting with the body.
Man Jailed For Two Years For Defilement Of Employer's Teen Daughter
The man was convicted at the Central Criminal Court.
Man Who Raped Pregnant Partner Receives Seven Year Sentence
He pleaded guilty at trial.
Revenue Seize Over €400k Of Contraband In Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare
Herbal cannabis and illicit drugs were discovered.
Westmeath Historian Debunks Rain Weather Forecast Myth
Today is St.Swithin's Day, where for centuries it was believed if rain falls today, it remains for 40 days.
Irish Troops Have Paid 'Huge Price' On UNIFIL Mission - Midlands Defence Expert
Government are being briefed today on the future of Irish UNIFIL troops in Lebanon.
Wednesday Actress Opens Up On Filming With Tim Burton In Offaly
Billie Piper plays a teacher in the series.
Fire Forces Temporary Closure Of Offaly Citizens Information Centre
Staff are all safe following the incident.
Emergency Services Clear Westmeath Crash Scene
The collision took place on M6 near Athlone this morning.
Two Teens Arrested In Westmeath For Shooting In Residential Area
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
Star With Midlands Roots Tipped To Be Nominated For Emmys
The nominees will be announced today.
Laois CEO Behind Hoax Film Exposing Irish Stereotypes
They included some Irish cliches in the project.
Westmeath Councillor Urges Take-Aways To Provide Bins
He believes public bins can't cater for all the waste.
Enterprise Minister Rules Out One-Off Relief Fund As US Tariff Threats Loom
It comes as tariffs pose a threat to Irish Jobs.
Almost €80m Spent Annually On Housing Sexual Offenders
The midlands saw 183 recorded cases of rape and sexual assault last year.
Offaly Wind Farms Best Performing This Summer
June was a record month for Irish solar and wind farms.
