That's up 1% on the previous year.
Artists like Wolf Alice, KSI and Arlo Parks have helped indie music to its fourth consecutive year of growth, according to new figures.
The BPI - which represents UK record labels - says releases from independent organisations made up 27% of the market in 2021.
That's up 1% on the previous year.
Offaly Artist Creates Mural For Samaritans
The portrait is of Darragh Fleming, a poet who struggled with his mental health.
Folly Fest Announces Line-Up Ahead Of Return To Laois
Last year's festival in Culohill Castle sold out.
Volunteers Out In Force Selling Purple Roses In Westmeath Today
Mullingar's Ciarán Kilmurray was among 35 children in Ireland who were excluded from access to cystic fibrosis medicine, Kaftrio.
Westmeath Men Taking On Manchester Marathon For Children's Charity
They've given themselves just 18 weeks to prepare for the race.
Electric Picnic To Be Powered By Renewable Energy
The grid power will ultimately reduce carbon emissions.
New Series With Offaly Rugby Star
Jordan Conroy will present the "Man Up?" series, which gets underway this weekend.
Midlands 103 'Gift of Hope' Winners Due Next Month
Mountmellick's Denise and Syl Sexton from won a full round of IVF treatment earlier this year after being nominated by 15 others around them.
Bridgerton Season 3 Gets Release Date
Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton will be returning to our screens for another season of Bridgerton this year.
"This Is Your Life" To Return To Our Screens Soon
Popular Show, "This Is Your Life" Coming Back 69 Years After First Broadcast.
Laois School's Success At Credit Union Schools Quiz Final
Following the finals in the Credit Union Schools Quiz at the RDS in Dublin, the winning teams have been revealed.
"It's Still Going Ahead" - Electric Picnic
There's been speculation the event may be called off due to no announcements.
Director George Lucas Receiving Award
Star Wars director George Lucas is set to be given an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival.
We've Been Given A Glimpse Into The Sequel To "Joker"
Excitement for sequel to Todd Phillips' Joker, which is due to be released later this year.
"We Fear The Mind Instead Of Trying To Understand It"
Bressie is speaking ahead of his live show in Athlone this weekend.
IFTA Nominees Out Now
Who are the favourites for this year's awards ceremony?
New Version Of Scrabble Released
A new variation of the scrabble game is out now hoping to make the game more inclusive for those who would have said they dislike the game.
"It Shouldn't Be Long Now" - Olivia Douglas On New Album
The Ferbane is releasing her first album in six years.
The Midlands Storms Forward With 7 Entries In 2024 Digital Towns Awards
41 finalists have been decided chosen from the 150 applicants. 2 of these 41 finalists are from the midlands.
How Much Do Table Manners Matter?
Some people seem to believe table manners are dated and no longer matter.
Excitement For U2 Fans At Dublin Auction
Several lots of U2 memorabilia including CDs and clothing in Dublin auction.
