Lights are being switched on in various places in the Lake county this weekend.
Christmas is coming to Westmeath this weekend.
Fesitivites begin in Mullingar this evening where the lights go on at 5 o clock.
On Sunday, Portlaoise will turn on their lights at 4:30.
Meanwhile an event will take place in the civic square in Athlone from 4-6pm on Sunday.
New lights to the value of €150,000 will be used for the first time.
Fianna Fail's Aengus O'Rourke says they're looking for a big turnout:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
