Purchasing Site For New Laois Sports Arena 'Too Expensive'

More from Midlands News

• Brazilian Beef Batch Found In Ireland Ahead Of Mersocur Vote

  The Irish food chain received 128 kg of hormone-treated Brazilian beef last year.

• Westmeath Woman Plans Dream Trip To New York After Lotto Win

  The lucky winner collected her prize today.

• Multiple Truck Crashes In Laois

  A sequence of truck collisions took place on the M7 this morning.

• Breakdown Causing Major Delays On M6

  A stricken lorry is responsible for the congestion.

• 2026 Tullamore Tradfest To Take Place In March

  Over 50 events will be held over the weekend of March 27th-29th.

• Over 750 Drivers Caught Drink Or Drug Driving Over The Festive Season

  A motorist in Laois was caught doing over double the speeding limit.

• Laois Council Seeks New Housing Partner For Domestic Abuse Refuge

  An application was turned down in November due to funding.

• Midlands Meteorologist Issues Snow And Rain Warning As Storm Goretti Hits South

  Drivers are warned that poor visibility and isolated flooding could make driving hazardous.

• Offaly TD Urges Expansion Of Enterprise Parks To Support Rural SMEs

  John Clendennen feels there is more that can be done to grow businesses in Offaly.

• Over 70 Midlands Entries In 2026 Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition

  From consumerism to AI - here's the full list of Midlands schools at the RDS this year.

• Government Still Skeptical Of Mersocur Ahead Of Final Vote

  It's ahead of the deal's final vote on Friday and a national rally in Athlone the following day.

• Planning Permission Granted For Westmeath Apartments

  Westmeath County Council are approving the conversion of Mullingar's Millmount House.

• Offaly Business Misses Out On Major Investment

  The expansion Banagher Chilling would have brought 110 new permanent jobs.

• Midlands Homeowners Urged To Future Proof Homes Ahead Of Home And Energy Show

  The Midlands 103 Home and Energy Show will be at the Tullamore Court Hotel on February 22nd.

• Laois Groups Shortlisted For €10k Community Champions Award

  Portlaoise First Responders will install three AEDs, and VIP Hub will host an inclusive sports event in Laois.

• Traffic Disruption In Portarlington Due To Long-Term Road Works

  The road works will be in place until June 26th.

• Council Says Priority Roads Treated First During Cold Snap

  Busy roads are being gritted first.

• Plans Submitted To Convert Laois Nursing Home Into Broadcasting Studios

  A decision is due February 25th.

• Laois County Council Refuses Planning Permission For Solar Farm

  Permission was refused on December 30th.

• The True Origins Of Nollaig na mBan In Ireland

  Nollaig na mBan is being celebrated today.