Westmeath saw the largest increase in EV sales across the region.
Electric vehicle demand is continuing in the Midlands with a rise in EV registrations.
According to the latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, the number of new electric vehicles being bought in Westmeath is up 77% in the year to June, it's up 73% in Offaly, and 68% in Laois.
New car registrations in the Midlands also recorded 1.5% growth despite a 9.7% fall in national June sales.
FRS Co-Op Calls For Input On Future Of Deer Management
The organisation recently held its first Deer Hunter Information Forest Walk.
Midlands Community Projects Receive €500k Government Boost
354 projects across the midlands will be funded.
Enoch Burke Could Face Prison If Westmeath Trespassing Continues
He was released Yesterday.
Green Light For Major Restoration Of Westmeath Castle
Sandy Lane Properties Ltd are looking to renovate Knockdrin Castle near Mullingar.
Search Ends In Jo Jo Dullard And Deirdre Jacob Investigation
Gardaí began the latest search at a disused quarry on the Wicklow Kildare border.
Church 'Serious Harm' Attack Case Delayed Over Solicitors' Industrial Action
Adjourning the case until October, Judge Power noted that the defence counsel had no instructions.
Independent Review Backs HIQA Processes
The review also suggested using data to improve regulatory oversight.
Emergency Services At Scene Of Westmeath Motorway Incident
The M4 road is currently closed from junction 12 to 13 westbound.
Tributes Paid To Midlands Teen Following Fatal E-Scooter Crash
It was one of two serious e-scooter collisions to happen this week.
Laois Centenarian Award Honours Sr. Eileen In Australia
The Centenarian Award has traveled to Australia.
CCTV Planned Across Offaly To Combat Illegal Dumping
Litter fines are also set to be increased this September.
Laois Communities Selected For 2026 IPB All-Island Pride Of Place Competition
Portlaoise Tidy Towns and Clough Village, Ballacolla have been selected for Laois.
Laois TD Says RSA Waiting Times Are Misleading
There is 25 weeks on average to wait for a test in the county.
Inquest Hears Blood Seen On Offaly Prisoner’s Face During Fatal Incident
The fatal incident occurred as prison staff were returning him to his cell.
Offaly Hosts 12th Scripts Playwriting Festival
The event runs from today until this Sunday.
Debate On "Ban Hare Coursing" Bill In Dáil Today
According to the National Parks and Wildlife service coursing is happening in the Midlands.
Midlands MEP Brings Wool's Future To European Parliament Debate
She is campaigning to remove wool's classification as a waste product.
HSE Withdraws Home Support Guidance
An internal email suggested home care services would be limited to only urgent cases.
Enoch Burke Released After Over 700 Days In Prison
He failed in his bid to appeal his dismissal from a Westmeath school.
Uisce Éireann Welcomes EPA Report Highlighting Continued Progress On Safe Drinking Water
In 2025, Uisce Éireann invested €1.4 billion in significant improvements to water infrastructure.
