It could be home to a new secondary school in the future.
There's plans to build a new secondary school on the site of a former parochial house in the Midlands.
Offaly County Council is purchasing the building, including 26 acres in Clara from the Meath Dicosan Trust.
New parkland, a housing development and fire station are some of the other ideas for the unused land at location.
Fianna Fail's Laois/Offaly TD Barry Cowen says it's a great boost for the local community at this time:
Upgrade to Water Network To Be Carried Out This Summer In Westmeath Town
2.5 kilometers 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".
Laois Branch Of Palestine Solidarity Group Demands Government Explanation Over Protest Arrests
Some people arrested say they were threatened and strip-searched after being arrested.
Opposition Conducts Walkout Protest During Offaly TDs Question On Special Education
A large number of TDs left the Dail when Carol Nolan began to speak.
Midlands Companies Brace For Trump Tariff Fallout
Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs will be announced this evening.
Peatlands Projects Across Midlands Set To Receive Around €40k In Funding
The Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme has awarded funds to projects across the region.
