Currently pedestrian and horseback riders are using the one trail.
Concerns are being raised about Westmeath County Council's plans for a 6.5km walking trail.
Portlick scout management committee is urging them to reconsider a decision not to segregate the pedestrian and horse trails in Portlick Forest.
It's secretary John Butler says maintaining a single track poses a health and safety risk for families and campers who use the amenity.
He's calling for a public debate on the issue:
Mother Of Stillborn Baby Campaigning To Encourage Women To Advocate For Their Own Bodies
Kildare's Chelsea Brereton is sharing her story in the hope no other woman will experience the same thing.
Electric Picnic Introduce Campsite Pre-Booking Options
Automatic camp access is included for weekend campers.
Funeral Of Westmeath Woman Who Died Following Cork Crash Taking Place Today
Athlones Marie Coughlan passed away after being involved in a two car collision.
Rare And Antique Books Headline Offaly Bookfair
The Tullamore Bookfair returns tomorrow morning from 10am.
Westmeath Town Lined Up For Substantial Water Network Upgrade
2.5km of water mains in Athlone will be upgraded over the next six months.
Funeral Of Former Laois GAA Manager Mick O'Dwyer To Take Place Tomorrow
The former manager passed away yesterday morning at the age of 88.
LOETB Recognised In National Excellence Awards
This awards the impact that Community Education has across Laois and Offaly.
Laois TD Proposes Regulations For Wind Farm Developments
He believes there is currently an absence of regulations.
Mental Health Charity Wants Social Media Giants Support For New Catfishing Law
The practice of impersonating someone else while causing harm may be outlawed soon.
Laois Integration Network Set To Appoint New Chair
The group's AGM takes place this evening.
Laois Still Waiting On Joint Policing Commission Replacement
The selection of an independent chairperson is proving to be a stumbling block.
Man Charged Over Westmeath Assaults
They took place yesterday in Athlone.
Laois Butcher Takes Home Best Chicken Prize At 'Butchers Olympics'
Mark Williams was part of the Irish team which won the award at this years World Butchers Event.
Court Hears Dublin Man Accused Westmeath Councillor Of Being Antifa Operative
The trial collapsed yesterday after the judge determined due to the lack of a witness to confirm evidence.
Laois Man Sells Plant & Tool Hire Company For €31m
The deal will see HSS Hire join Woodie's and Telford's as part of the Grafton Group.
Midlands Teens Championed By National Youth Council Of Ireland
These young people will act as representatives.
Former Laois Manager Mick O'Dwyer Passes Away At Age 88
The former Laois manager passed away this morning.
Clearer Picture Needed From US On Pharma Tariffs - Enterprise Minister
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke believes we need more clarification on if more tariffs are coming after yesterday's announcement.
Westmeath Company Confirms Redundancies
The BOC site in Athlone will see the loss of 13 jobs.
HSE Issues Measles Alert For Midlands Commuters
The warning comes after the identification of "highly suspect measles case".
