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• Laois Senator Main Speaker At 1916 Rising Commemoration

  Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack will speak at the service in Erill this Easter Sunday.

• Good Friday Tradition A Thing Of The Past - Laois Butcher

  Francis Feighery runs his own shop in Portlaoise and says its less common to abstain from eating meat on Good Friday.

• Inmate Who Died In Midlands Prison Had Psychiatric Issues

  He was moved to a padded cell.

• Storm Dave Triggers Nationwide Wind Warning

  A yellow weather warning is in place from 2pm tomorrow.

• HIQA Highlights Staffing And Privacy Concerns At Laois Hospital

  Portlaoise Hospital achieved compliance in one area of regulation.

• Irish Rail Warns Of Disruptions On Multiple Lines Due To Maintenance Works

  Services between Portarlington, Galway and Dublin will be impacted.

• Gardai Attend Scene Of Laois Crash

  It happened shortly before 7 this morning on the M7 in Mountrath.

• Laois Lidl Store Given Green Light

  The plans involve the demolition of eight buildings in Mountmellick.

• Gardai Appealing For Info On Offaly Boat Thieves

  A traditional currach was taken in Banagher.

• Surging Fuel Prices Is A National Emergency - IRHA

  Hauliers will meet the Transport Minister this morning.

• Contract Signed For Offaly Visitor Centre

  OPW Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran is welcoming a contract for redeveloping Clonmacnoise's visitor centre,

• Westmeath Darkness Into Light Event Launching This Weekend

  Campaigners are using the event to highlight the importance of mental health.

• Over 90 Exhibitors Set For Live Well Expo In Laois

  The event takes place next Wednesday.

• Trump Only Focused On Own Agenda - Former Army Ranger

  US President Donald Trump is claiming the conflict in Iran could end in two to three weeks.

• Taylor Swift Wax Figure Unveiled In Ireland

  It took 9 months to design.

• Artemis II Crew Sets Record Distance In Historic Moon Mission

  The four astronauts are taking part in a test flight.

• A Westmeath Student Accused Of Laundering Almost €200,000

  He is being charged with the possession of criminal proceeds.

• Storm Dave Set To Arrive In Midlands On Saturday

  Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are included in a Status Yellow wind warning from 3pm to midnight on Saturday.

• Offaly TD Backs Grants To Tackle Housing Crisis And Boost Town Centres

  Grant of up to €135,000 aims to turn empty space above shops into housing.

• Concerns Raised Over Eating Disorder Treatment Waiting Lists

  80 people are currently on waiting lists across the country.