Its chairperson says staying shut forever isn't a possibility.
Westmeath Vintners' Federation says all pubs should be opened.
Chairperson Liam Gilleran, from Gilleran's Pub in Mullingar, says gastro pubs that have already opened are clearly abiding by the guidelines, with very few covid cases coming from the hospitality sector.
He believes the new garda powers will allow the sector to full restart, while ensuring everyone stays safe:
Laois Councillor Calls For Weight Limits To Stop Lorries Using Local Road
Ollie Clooney wants to see them in place for the Tentore Road.
Strike Action Begins At Offaly Food Plant
Carroll's Cuisine in Tullamore is carrying out 12 hour work stoppages.
Laois Siblings Go Viral On TikTok With Hilarious Song Twist
Abbey Louise and Alfie Byrne's version of ‘Anyone Else but You’ was seen by millions online.
Green Schools and EirGrid Host Electricity Workshops For Students
Green-Schools is an initiative of FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education).
Staffing Shortages And Funding Fuel Trolley Waits In Westmeath Hospital
Numbers rose by 40% in Mullingar.
Flood Waters Begin To Recede In Midlands After Weekend Storms
Portarlington and Mountmellick were affected by rain over the weekend.
Laois Senator ‘Shocked’ As Sinn Féin Supporter Arrested In Terror Probe
A man in his 30s was detained in Laois on Wednesday and questioned in the midlands.
Planning Approved For New Two-Storey School In Offaly
The new school will be located in Tullamore.
Hospital Trolley Numbers Jump In Westmeath
The Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar has seen a significant increase in the last year.
Woman Dies In Offaly House Fire
The incident took place at around 10pm on Friday night.
Laois Parks Honoured With Green Flags For Community And Environmental Excellence
An Taisce recognised 128 green spaces with awards this year.
Laois Sports Hub Opens For Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled Athletes
The VIP Hub in Portlaoise by Laois Sports Partnership is the first of its kind in Ireland.
Nominations Open For 2026 Offaly Business Awards
The Tullamore and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards takes place in January.
IFA Welcomes Sean Kelly’s Lead Role In EU CAP Environmental Report
The MEP will draft CAP, food safety, climate, and animal welfare policy for 2028–2034.
Kare Honours Three Decades Of Community Employment Success
The company has operations in Offaly, Kildare and Wicklow.
Enterprise Minister Defends Construction Sector Numbers
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says there's enough workers to meet housing plan demands.
Medication Management Failings Flagged At Disability Centre In Laois
The Portlaoise facility met or substantially met 12 other regulations during its August inspection.
Laois TD Questions Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme Over Site Clearance
The IFFPG maintains that all site waste under their jurisdiction has been eliminated.
Government’s Long Awaited Housing Strategy Criticised By Sinn Féin
The new housing plan aims to build 300,000 homes by 2030.
Former GAA Referee Sentenced To Six Years And Nine Months For Abuse Of Niece
Thomas Howard pleaded guilty to a number of charges.
