One local councillor wants to use the facility to normalise the lives of those fleeing.
A former midlands school could be used as an education facility for Ukrainian refugees.
Fianna Fáil's Aengus O'Rourke believes St. Aloysius' College in Athlone could accommodate as many as 400 students.
The building has recently been refurbished and talks are taking place with the owners.
Councillor O' Rourke says it's vital that we help normalise the lives of those arriving here:
Westmeath Library Reopening
It will have new and enhanced facilities.
Gardaí Make €1.7m Midlands Drug Seizure
Suspects heroin and cannabis were discovered in Carlow Town on Sunday
Over €150k Raised For Offaly Teen's Recovery
Clara LGFA has started a fundraiser for Miya Connolly Loonam who was injured in a crash outside Clara.
Two Men Arrested Following Guns And Ammunition Seizure In Midlands
The incident took place on Thursday evening.
Rossie To Aussie Nurse Arrives Down Under For Fundraiser
The challenge ultimately became a two year adventure for Fergal.
Laois IFA Hold AGM To Demand Bord Bia Chair’s Resignation
Mr Murrin's company, Dawn Farm Foods, has been importing beef from Brazil.
Westmeath Man Pleads Guilty To Attacking Ex-Girlfriend's Car
The 26 year old smashed the front and back windows of his former partner’s car.
Legal Aid Costs For International Protection Cases Jumps 429% Since 2020
Carol Nolan doesn't believes money is not being spent wisely by government.
Love Luck Varies Across The Midlands This Valentine’s Day
Nightlife options and dating-app activity influence the latest stats.
Supermacs Nominated For Multiple Digital Awards
The very first Supermacs opened its doors in 1978 on Main Street, Ballinasloe.
Education Minister Confirms Tender For Major Expansion Of Laois School
Planning permission has been approved for the new Dunamase College in Portlaoise.
Weekend Celebrations As Midlands Lotto Player Scoops Over €195k
Players are being advised to check their tickets.
End In Sight - Quarter Century Wait For New Laois School Nearly Over
Kolbe Special School plans have the green light.
Midlands Hospital Holding Remembrance Service For Bereaved Families
The services begins at 7.30pm this evening in Ballinasloe.
Wild Cat Rescued After Appearing In Midlands Garden
Zeus the African Wild Cat was discovered in Roscommon.
South Offaly Ploughing To Host Charity Table Quiz In Birr
The quiz begins at 8;30pm.
Online Shopping Cited As EuroGiant Enters Liquidation
640 staff are employed by the company.
Concerns Raised Over Suitability Of Bord Bia Chair
Laois IFA Chair Henry Burns believes Dawn Farm Foods is unclear about the source of its produce.
Offaly TD Highlights “Overwhelming Need” For Extra Gardaí In Edenderry
Edenderry Garda Station currently operates on a 9-5 basis.
Education Minister Stands Over Special School Enrolment System
Hildegarde Naughton has been touring Laois schools today.
