Boogie Wonderland
People are being encouraged to make an extra effort to shop local.
20 per cent of Irish shoppers plan to buy from local businesses this Black Friday, rather than international online retailers.
According to a survey by Lottoland, people over the age of 65 are far more likely to shop local today.
Most of the shopping this year has been pushed online thanks to covid.
CEO of Portlaoise e-commerce company Zatori, Ronan O'Brien is warning consumers to be vigilant:
Midlands Councillors Raise Concerns Over E-Scooter Safety And Lack Of Awareness Of Rules
Councillors are reporting seeing unsafe e-scooter driving in Portlaoise.
Coral Leisure To Take Over Tullamore Leisure Centre Next Month
The centre will be closed from 1st to 4th December to facilitate staff training.
Funeral For Stephen Sheeran Phelan To Take Place This Week
The Laois man had been missing for over a month.
TUI Slams ‘Disgraceful’ School Waiting Lists Ahead Of Nationwide Strike Action
Further strike action is proposed for November 16th.
Laois Councillor Calls For Road Safety Education In Midlands Schools
New legislation has banned under 18s from using e-scooters.
Offaly Community Organisations Awarded BnM Funding
Five projects in Offaly are in line for funding.
Just 12 Rental Properties Meet HAP Limits In September
11 of 16 study areas, including Athlone and Portlaoise, had no properties available within HAP limits.
Garda Superintendent Urges Offaly Parents To Speak To Teenagers After Halloween Disorder
This follows an incident which occurred in Clonbullogue.
