FUNDING is being dedicated to the restoration of Donaghmore Workhouse and Agriculture museum to the tune of €132,209.

FUNDING has been approved for two long-awaited fire stations in Co. Laois. The government announced on 7 April that €6. 3 million has been allocated for two new fire stations in Laois: €3 million for a new fire station in Rathdowney and a further €3.

MORE than one kilometre of old leaking water mains is set to be replaced by new, more modern pipes on Derry Road, Durrow. The works are set to start this week, with Uisce Éireann crews expected on site to begin the programme of mains replacement.