Staff were threatened by a man wielding a weapon on Friday afternoon.
An arrest has been made in relation to an armed robbery in Offaly last week.
A man in his late 30s was arrested following the incident at the Serenity Gift Store on River Street in Clara on Friday afternoon.
Man wielding a weapon threatened staff, before stealing the contents of the till.
A file is now being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Construction Progresses At Site Of Former Laois Factory
Six acres of the former Avon site at Canal Road Business Park in Portarlington have been bought.
Offaly TD Slams Costs Of 'Latte Levy'
Carol Nolan claims the Environment Minister is taxing small businesses out of existence.
Westmeath School's Enoch Burke Legal Costs Referred To Adjudicator
Mr Burke appeared in court via video link today.
Public Consultation On Shannon Pipeline Closes
The largest water project in the State's history will run through the Midlands.
Midlanders Living In US Describe Impact Of Historic New York Blizzard
Athlone's Patrick Griffin is one of many stuck in blizzard conditions.
Planning Appeal Rejected For 38 Westmeath Apartments
Andrews Construction had been seeking to build on Mullingar's Dublin Road.
Laois Senator Adds To Government Criticism On Backtracked SNA Cuts
Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack believes it's "ludicrous" the government is failing to take responsibility.
Midlands County launches Affordable Homes Purchase Scheme
The aim of the scheme is to support families and first-time buyers to achieve homeownership.
Power Outage Leaves Over 1,400 Without Electricity In Westmeath
Power is expected to return at around 1:30pm.
Midlands Professor Appointed to National Science Advice Forum
The scientist has supervised 40 PhDs, 14 MScs and 17 postdoctoral researchers.
Fine Gael Councillor Moves Against Government Rental Reforms
It comes as the 2025 Q4 Daft.ie rental price report was issued recently.
Offaly Holds Inaugural Green Energy Conference Today
The event will be on until 2:30pm at the Tullamore Court Hotel.
Multi Vehicle Offaly Crashes Cleared
The incident took place on the N52 in Tullamore.
Midlands Designer Awarded At Junk Kouture Final
The design is called ‘La La Lu Veil’.
HIQA Requests Undercover Footage Of Laois Nursing Home
A High Court judge is currently considering the application.
Midlands Hospital To Install CT Scanning Service
The Alliance Medical device will provide on-site service at the Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.
Laois Village Set To Get Painting Facelift
Ballinakill is joining the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
Education Minister Denies Asking For Remote College Lectures
Minister Lawless says his main focus remains on increasing student beds.
Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine War Marked
Former Midlands Lieutenant Commander John Leech says the conflict is stuck in a deadlock.
Westmeath Care Centre Failed To Protect Residents Rights
HIQA failed St Vincent's Care Centre in Athlone on staffing, fire safety, and care and social plans.
