The figure in the region is 13% up on 2022.
Almost 130 hectares of land across the midlands saw afforestation in 2023, a 13% rise from the year previous.
However, Westmeath was the only county in the region to see an increase, going from 34 to 76 hectares.
In Offaly, the final figure for last year is 31 and in Laois 21 hectares were complete.
CSO figures show the national total of afforested land reached just over 1,650 for 2023, a fall of 27% from 2022.
Lewis Capaldi Confirmed As Final Electric Picnic Headliner
Speculation had been building this week that he may be playing the Laois music festival.
Ryanair Introduces Free Family Seating At Rear Of Aircraft
The airline has introduced a policy letting parents be seated alongside up to four children for free.
Ireland’s Horticultural Sector Warns 18,000 Jobs Could Be Under Threat
The sector was responsible for €644 million in agricultural output in 2025.
Uisce Eireann Carrying Out Works In Westmeath Town Today
The improvement works will be carried out in Moate.
Ireland Potentially Set For Hottest Day On Record
The Status Yellow high temperature warning has also been extended to Saturday,
Laois Gardaí Seize Construction Equipment
Thousand of euro worth of equipment was discovered earlier this week.
Plans Lodged For New Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Westmeath
A 2,500 square metre facility at Mullingar Business and Technology Park is being proposed.
Midlands LGBT+ Project Receives €100k In New Funding Boost
€1.8 million is being allocated for 52 projects nationally.
Uisce Eireann Enforce Overnight Water Restrictions In Laois Village
They come into effect from 11 pm until 7 am tomorrow in Rosenallis.
Robert Mizzell And Mike Denver To Headline Forest Fest Country Music Stage
The Kickin' Up Dust Arena is a brand new stage for the Laois music festival.
Climatologist Optimistic About New Offaly Energy Storage Project
Climatologist John Sweeney thinks the battery powered model could be good for Ireland's energy in theory.
Dame Judi Dench Accepts Honorary Patronage Of The Leinster Regiment Association
The role recognises and pays tribute to her father’s distinguished service during the First World War.
Midlands Households Discard €31m Worth Of Food This Year
The country is projected to waste over €1.2 billion worth of food by the end of the year.
Laois “STEM Stars” Initiative Brings Inclusive Science Learning To Autism Classes
Seanie Morris led the activities.
High Temperatures Continue In Ireland Amid European Heatwave
It could hit up to 30 degrees tomorrow.
CAO Deadline Approaching For Midlands Leaving Cert Students
The CAO portal closes next Wednesday, July 1st.
Midlands Farmers Encouraged To Support Rural Communities In Africa
Farmers are being asked to donate one animal to support African communities.
Midlands MEP Invites Women To Share Views On Gender Equality
Thriving Mná will take place in Galway on July 3rd.
Midlands Parents Strongly Back Co-Educational Classrooms
The majority of households in the region prefer their children to be taught alongside both boys and girls.
Danish Retailer NORMAL Opens In Westmeath
It's the fourth national store in the country.
