They're anxious over backlash from customers.
The Health Minister says regulations are being drawn up to make face masks mandatory in shops.
Customers now have to wear face coverings in all stores.
But it's unclear how it will be policed and what penalties will be enforced.
Minister Stephen Donnelly says they are working on it:
Paul Lynam from The King Oak store in Tullamore agrees with the wearing of face masks, but is worried about how the measure will be policed:
Laois Author Pays Tribute To Formula One Legend Eddie Jordan
The former F1 team owner died from prostate cancer earlier this year.
Truck Driver Jailed For Five Years Over €2.8m Cocaine Haul
The Offaly man pleaded guilty to the importation of cocaine last month.
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.
