However 10,150 people are still receiving the pandemic unemployment payment.
450 people in the midlands have closed their pandemic unemployment payment this week.
250 people in Laois and 100 in each of Westmeath and Offaly have returned to work.
The number of people in the region still receiving the government subsidy is 10,150, just over a third of the figure at the height of the national lockdown.
Met Eireann Issue Low Temperature And Ice Warning For Midlands
It comes into effect from 6 pm tomorrow evening.
Offaly Records Highest NCT Pass Rate In Midlands
NCT test figures shows Tullamore recorded a pass rate of 56%.
12 Road Deaths Recorded Across Midlands Last Year
The RSA has released a provisional review of fatalities for 2025.
Over 114,000 Hospital Patients Admitted Without A Bed in 2025
Mullingar recorded the highest number at 1,360 patients.
Visiting Restrictions In Place For Midlands Hospital
The HSE is restricting visits to Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Multi-Vehicle Crash In Westmeath
The incident took place just after 11:00am this morning.
Offaly Boxer Serves Up ‘Boxer Bites' Series On Social Media
Grainne Walsh has been active on her social media over the past month.
Gardaí Seize Over €200k Worth Of Drugs In Carlow
The seizures include suspected cannabis with a street value of €136k.
Defence Boost Won’t Solve Personnel Shortages - Declan Power
This comes in the wake of the €1.7 billion investment announced earlier this month.
Offaly Biodiversity Project Reopens For Year Two
The application deadline is January 18th.
New Midlands Hospice A Boost For Offaly - Tony McCormack
The TD has selected the approval for the hospice as his highlight of the year.
New National Minimum Wage To Take Effect On New Year’s Day
The auto enrollment scheme will also begin from New Year's Day.
Fatal Road Collision Claims Life Of Man In His 40s In Midlands
The incident occurred last night.
People Urged To Be Kind To Themselves When Setting New Year Resolutions
2026 will begin a new year tomorrow.
Defence Expert Links Trump’s Stance On Iran And Venezuela
Mr Trump has warned he will support Israeli strikes in response to Iran’s continued missile build-up.
Carlow Dog Attack Leaves Woman In Hospital With Serious Injuries
A woman in her late 50s has been air lifted to hospital after the incident.
Gardaí Issue Appeal For Information On Black Car Involved In Offaly Arson Attack
Two men are believed to have fled the scene in Edenderry in the car.
Kerry v Dublin - A Rivalry That Revived The GAA
Westmeath Filmmaker Anna May Mullins is the producer of GAA 70's - Réabhlóid Shóisialta.
Offaly Acts Set To Feature As New Year's Festival Celebrations Kick Off
Mundy and Chasing Abbey are lined up to play on the third day of the New Year's Festival.
Zelenksyy Issues Warning Over Donbas Compromise
Issues around the surrender of land and security guarantees in the future remain unresolved.
