Forest Fest returns to Emo this July.
21 new acts have been revealed for the Forest Fleadh Stage at Laois's Forest Fest.
Stocktons Wing, Niall McCade and Buille are among some of the folk and trad acts preforming over the weekend.
The local community are also getting involved as Emo's Scoil Rince Ni Anglais will preform an Irish Dancing Set and Music Generation Laois kick things off this year with their Trad Orchestra.
Forest Fest returns to Emo this July from the 25th to the 27th.
Pilot Programme For Parents Of Neurodivergent Children Launches In Laois
Workshops for parents take place on November 14th and December 4th.
Midlands Simon Community Receives Major Funding
Over €142k has been allocated to the charity.
Emergency Services Call For Safety This Halloween
Halloween is one of the busiest nights of the year.
Midlands Homelessness Figures Continue To Rise
In September, 332 people used emergency accommodation nationally.
Westmeath Woman Wins Over €45k in Telly Bingo
The winning ticket was purchased in Glasson by an Athlone woman.
Offaly Comedian Urges Men To Check For Testicular Cancer
Tullamore's Keith Fox is sharing his testicular cancer story.
Tánaiste Reviews Infantry Battalion In Westmeath Ahead Of Lebanon Deployment
Over 350 Irish troops are set to depart for Lebanon.
Laois TD ‘Couldn’t Stomach’ Taoiseach’s Fine Gael Backing
Sean Fleming feels his party's presidential campaign wasn't good.
Disruption On Midlands Train Services Expected This Weekend
Engineering works will affect services between Portlaoise and Dublin.
Man Escapes Injury After Car Fire In Westmeath
It happened at the M6 eastbound at Junction 4 Tyrrellspass.
Midlands Soldiers Taking Part In Latest Deployment To Lebanon
Troops are preparing in Athlone for the UNIFIL mission.
Popular Laois Forest Named In Coillte Top 20
A Slieve Bloom forest is among the most popular in Ireland.
Laois Author Recounts First Meeting With F1 Legend Eddie Jordan
The former F1 team owner died from prostate cancer earlier this year.
Truck Driver Jailed For Five Years Over €2.8m Cocaine Haul
The Offaly man pleaded guilty to the importation of cocaine last month.
ESB Networks Invests €6.5m In Laois Training Centre
The Portlaoise centre will use the funding to strengthen ESB’s national network.
Offaly GAA Calls For End To Allianz Sponsorship
Allianz has been sponsoring the GAA's National League campaign since 1993.
IFA Concerned Over Rushed Safeguard Approval For Mercosur
Safeguards are set to be approved through the EU Council instead of a European Parliament debate.
Westmeath Refuge Centres Step Up Support For Women And Children
Helpline calls at Esker House rose 59% in 2025.
Frightfully Fun Events Taking Place In The Midlands This Halloween
Here's your guide to what's happening in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath this Halloween.
Social Finance Boosts Westmeath Boat Club
Athlone Boat Club are beneficiaries of the Social Finance Foundation.
