€10,000 is needed to cover it's costs each year.
People from as far afield as Australia are donating to ensure Portarlington has a Christmas tree.
Organisers are attempting to raise €10,000 to cover costs such as insurance, electricity and maintenance.
It's the 35th year of the project operated by the town's Christmas tree committee.
They're asking people to donate to their go fund me page as they'll be unable to carry out door to door collections due to covid restrictions.
Laois Primary School Principal Worried About SNA Outcomes
A circular on SNA redeployment is expected in the new few weeks after a paused review of posts.
Pilot Programme To Limit Online Content For Under 16s To Launch This Year
Australia became the first country to ban social media accounts for Under 16s.
Westmeath Man Avoids Prison Despite Pleading Guilty To Eighth Driving Offence
36 year old Shane O'Connell of Tubberclare, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath has 27 previous convictions.
Offaly Hurling Legend To Feature On Laochra Gael This Evening
Padraig Horan won two All Ireland titles with the Faithful.
UN Criticises An Garda Síochána Over Expanded Use Of Force
SABRE Red Crossfire Mark 3 gel was bought after the 2023 Dublin riots.
SETU Secures Increased Funding For Family Carers
The showcase was attended by President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly.
Laois Group Secures €43k LEADER Boost For Walkways
LEADER is a community-led approach to local developments.
Weight Loss 'Megadose' Jab Approved
Athlone based Novo Nordisk will be producing the higher dose after EMA approval.
Laois Commuter Survey Extended By One Week
Interactions Research will compile and produce a report on the findings.
Laois County Council Issue Road Flooding Warning
The Severe Weather Assessment Team is accounting for expected rainfall in the next 36 hours.
Overturned Truck Leads To Offaly Road Closure
It happened just after 7am in Cadamstown.
HSE Should Keep Running Laois Nursing Home - Maria McCormack
The Sinn Fein Senator is in favour of the measure in place at Stradbally's Droimnin Nursing Home.
Music, Poetry, and Storytelling - Westmeath Open Mic Night
The event kicks off at 5pm this evening.
Westmeath Disability Services In Line For Upgrade
St. Hilda’s in Athlone has seen new plans approved.
Midlands Site Captures Wildlife For European Survey
The Slieve Blooms' is part of a European project.
Housing Chair Calls On Banks To Ease Builder Loans
Micheal Carrigy says builders face difficulty getting project loans after the housing crisis.
Kevin Brady Named As Ibec Midlands President
He succeeds Pat O'Neill.
Laois Choir To Film Music Video With Irish Folk Icon
Filming takes place this Saturday.
Midlands MEP Raises Concerns Over An Post Safeguards
Shein is set to be investigated by the EU.
Domestic Abuse Cases Surge In Midlands
A Sinn Féin TD wants more Gardaí and support services.
