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:
US President's 2011 Visit Still Paying Dividends For Offaly Community
Barack Obama visited Moneygall with his wife Michelle in 2011.
New Coffee Shop Opens In Portlaoise
Side Street Coffee aims to serve specialty coffee
Offaly Coffee Shop Brings Community Together In Memory Of Local Woman
Rita's Kitchen in Moneygall is run by volunteers.
Man Charged Following €122k Drug Seizure In Laois
The man charged will appear before Portlaoise District Court this afternoon.
"Goodness Personified" - Westmeath Teenager Remembered At Funeral
Martin Greene has been remembered this morning by the Athlone community.
Jozef Puska Loses Appeal Against His Sentence For The Murder Of Ashling Murphy
He's serving a life sentence, after he was found guilty of the crime in 2023.
DPD’s €10m Expansion To Create 200 New Jobs
The expansion is expected to benefit workers in Athlone.
Roadworks Cause Delays On TFI Local Link Midlands Route
Roadworks are taking place between Legan and Ballynacarrigy.
Man Arrested After €122k Drug Seizure In Laois
A man in his 40s is being detained at an Offaly Garda station.
Offaly Accountancy Student Amongst World’s Best
James was among 28 fellow Accountancy School students to finish first in Ireland.
Midlands Furniture Store To Close As Lease Comes To An End
Caffrey's Furniture has announced the closure of its Athlone store.
Live Updates: Met Éireann Extends Heat Warning Into Friday Evening
Laois and Offaly are included in the warning extension.
Councillor Warns Westmeath Fire Crews Under Pressure After Series Of Fires
Fires have broke out across the county over the past week.
Funeral Of Boy Who Died In Westmeath Taking Place Today
Services will begin at 11 o'clock.
Laois Students Win CPR Award For Lifesaving Actions
Students from St Fergal's College in Rathdowney have been awarded with the honour.
Record 100k Child Welfare Referrals To Tusla In 2025
10,300 were made in the Midlands alone.
Carlow College Expresses Concern Over Lecturer Redundancy Plans
Staff representative Dr Regina Donlon wants a working group for lecturers to be set up.
Dáil Debates Motion To Cut Back To School Costs
Almost €3 million is being allocated through the Back to School and Footwear Allowance across the midlands.
Tullamore Show Launches Sustainable Livestock Village Photo Competition
€1,200 prize fund is on offer.
Fire Crews Return to Westmeath Bog Fire
Fire crews are tackling remaining hot spots at Drumman Bog.
