160 IPAs are due to be housed at the hotel.
Protests are continuing today at Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea - where locals are angry over plans to house asylum seekers.
It's understood 40 rooms in the building are being re-designed to accommodate 160 International Protection Applicants.
Representatives for the local community say they don't agree with the plans and they're 'not backing down on their protest'.
Uisce Eireann Agree To Examine Pipeline Solution For Westmeath Town
Councillor Denis Leonard is calling for the estates to be connected to active sewer lines with proper downhill flow as a long-term solution.
Offaly's Comhaltas President Meets King Charles In Belfast
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann come sto Belfast this August.
Laois TD Demands Deer Be Tested For TB
Deputy Willie Aird feels the measure is vital.
Health Minister Opens Newly Extended ED Department In Laois
Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill opened a new extension to the emergency department in Portlaoise Hospital.
New Local Link Nightime Buses Needed For Laois Town
Fine Gael Councillor Vivienne Phelan is calling for a new Local Link night bus service to connect Stradbally and Portlaoise.
Gardai Awarded With Scott Bravery Medals
Retired Detective Chief Superintendent Patrick 'Mal' Shiel is getting the honor for his bravery in Monasterevin in 1975 .
Rainbow Bridge Pet Cremation Bringing Comfort To Laois Pet Owners
Portlaoise's Thomas Moore founded the Rainbow Bridge Pet Cremation last summer.
Occupied Territories Bill Nears Cabinet Amid Calls For Faster Action
Sinn Fein's Sorca Clarke is calling for this bill to be passed soon.
Ballyfin Vintage Rally Set For Weekend Return
The annual event begins at 12pm this Sunday.
New Book On Serial Fraudster Set To Be Released
Author Alan Bradley say there's new evidence Samantha Cookes remained active in locations including Tullamore.
Alleged Arson At Sushi Restaurant Examined In Court Proceedings
The attack cost €3 million worth of damage.
Westmeath Man Is Over €146k Richer After Winning The Lotto
It was bought at The Grove Service Station in Athlone.
Inquest Finds No Further CCTV Footage Of Offaly Prisoner's Death In Cloverhill
37 year old Ivan Rosney from St Cynoc’s Terrace, Ferbane passed away during the incident in September 2020.
Irish Guide Dogs Celebrates 50 Years With Midlands Events
Events are taking place today and over the weekend.
Garda Treated Wife Like 'Chattel' During Years Of 'Controlling And Coercive' Behaviour
The Westmeath Garda pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour.
Grass And Meadow Management Programme Enhances Laois Public Spaces
The programme balances biodiversity objectives.
Midlands MEP Seeks Talks With Health Minister Over Brazilian Beef In School Lunches
Ciaran Mullooly is concerned about the food in school lunches.
Offaly TD Calls For Clearer Offshore Wind Project Timelines
A report has been published on the challenges.
Airbus And Air France Guilty Of Corporate Manslaughter Over 2009 Crash
A Midlands woman died in the incident.
First Public Community eBike Library In Midlands Launches
It aims to reduce emissions and increase activity.
