The energy crisis is driving costs up across all aspects of the Supermac's business.
We're facing the worst recession ever, according to one of Ireland's leading businessmen.
Supermac's chief Pat McDonagh is making the comment after the outlet at Barack Obama Plaza in Moneygall was hit with a €50,000 increase in its electricity bill compared to last year.
He says the current energy crisis is the worst he's seen in 45 years in business:
ESB Networks Invests €6.5m In Laois Training Centre
The Portlaoise centre will use the funding to strengthen ESB’s national network.
Offaly GAA Calls For End To Allianz Sponsorship
Allianz has been sponsoring the GAA's National League campaign since 1993.
IFA Concerned Over Rushed Safeguard Approval For Mercosur
Safeguards are set to be approved through the EU Council instead of a European Parliament debate.
Westmeath Refuge Centres Step Up Support For Women And Children
Helpline calls at Esker House rose 59% in 2025.
Frightfully Fun Events Taking Place In The Midlands This Halloween
Here's your guide to what's happening in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath this Halloween.
Social Finance Boosts Westmeath Boat Club
Athlone Boat Club are beneficiaries of the Social Finance Foundation.
Westmeath Gardaí Confiscate €7k In Illegal Cannabinoids
Gardaí from Westmeath’s Divisional Drugs Unit executed a search yesterday.
Laois Councillor Honoured For 40 Years Of Public Service
Seamus McDonald began his service on the council after being elected in 1985.
Laois Man Appears In Court After €8m Cocaine Find
Thomas Ryan, aged 39, is scheduled to reappear before Portlaoise District Court on Monday.
Revenue Offering Help For Couriers After Fastway Closure
Hundreds of jobs are expected to be lost in the midlands.
Anonymous Westmeath Man Donates Unclaimed Cash To Charity
Money was handed into Mullingar Garda Station last September.
Offaly Fianna Fail Councillor Adds To Scrutiny Of Taoiseach
Tullamore Councillor Frank Moran has called Taoiseach Micheal Martin a 'dictator' in the wake of the presidential election campaign.
Midlands Macra Clubs Shine In National Awards
Mountmellick Macra was the big winner from the midlands.
High Court To Decide On Seizing Cars Used By Enoch Burke
An injunction is also being considered to prevent his family from entering Wilson's Hospital School.
Man Charged Over €8m Cocaine Seizure in Laois
He's due to appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning.
Laois TD Criticises Rural Planning Requirements
Fine Gael's Willie Aird says the 'local need' planning requirement blocks people from moving to rural areas.
Westmeath Company Up For Business & Finance Award
Ericsson has been nominated in the Foreign Direct Investment category.
Former Defence Force Member Jailed For Six Years Over 1981 Rape
He admitted to one count of rape before the Central Criminal Court.
Midlands Founded Dance School Wins Big At National Awards
Leinster School of Dance was founded in Moate.
Offaly And Laois Outpace Westmeath In Social Housing Rollout
Westmeath Council delivered just over a third of its six month target.
