It's the highest regional figure in over two weeks.
572 patients are being treated on trolleys at hospitals across the country today.
31 of those are in the midlands - 8 in Tullamore, 6 in Portlaoise and 17 in Mullingar.
Cork University Hospital has the highest number of patients waiting on trolleys nationally.
70 patients are without a bed at CUH, followed by 64 at University Hospital Limerick.
In Dublin, 41 patients are on trolleys in St Vincent's and Tallaght University Hospitals.
Free Heart Health Checks In Laois Today
The Irish Heart Foundation's Mobile Health Unit is in Portarlington this morning.
Laois Fire Fighters Tackle Latest Bog Blaze
Fire fighters have been dealing with bog fires across the Midlands for weeks.
"Great" Local Link Midlands Route Mothballed Over Funding Gap
It's hoped the route's launch will be confirmed after Budget 2027.
Temperatures Of 30 Degrees Forecast For Leinster Counties
A high temperature warning is now in effect for Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands
The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway
Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is one of this year's contestants.
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Action On Vacant HSE-Owned Buildings
120 HSE-owned buildings have been vacant for over 12 months, including 11 in Westmeath.
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal
The initiative would aim to develop the Grand Canal Greenway into a tourist destination.
