Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

Country Roads

Paddy

Monday, 18 September 2023 17:00

Westmeath has the most expensive homes.

The average price of a home in the midlands has jumped by over €1,000.

The CSO's latest Residential Price Index has found the average cost of a house in the region will set you back €236,000.

Offaly offers the best value for prospective homeowners in the midlands, at €230,000, while €240,000 is the average price tag in Laois and Westmeath.

The rate at which property prices increased across the country slowed to 1.5% in the 12 months to July.

That's down from 2.1% in the year to June.

Connecticut Basketball Player Continuing To Make Her Mark On Irish Basketball

Connecticut basketball player Alyssa Velles is continuing to make her mark on Irish basketball as she prepares for another season with the Portlaoise Panthers.
Ploughing 2026 Live Day Three: As It Happened

Next year's location for the 2027 Ploughing Championships has been confirmed.
Rathangan Confirmed As Venue For National Ploughing Championships 2027

All roads lead to Kildare next year for the 2027 edition.
Midlands Women Crowned Super Hosts For Hospice Fundraising

Three women across the Midlands are being highlighted for their longtime fundraising efforts for their local hospices.
Air Corps Facing High Numbers of Technician Vacancies

General Secretary of PDFORRA Mucklagh's Gerard Guinan says they must be filled quickly.
Midlands Groups Win GWS Excellence Awards

The National Federation of Group Water Schemes has honoured groups in the Midlands.
National Brown Bread Baking Champions Crowned At Ploughing

Olivia Nash and Cara Wall, both from Dublin, are this year's winners.
Mixed Picture Of Midlands Local Authority Social Housing In New Report

It comes from a new report from the National Oversight and Audit Commission.

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103