Significant delays are being reported around the area.
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Westmeath.
The incident, which took place outside Floods Quarry on the Killucan Road earlier this morning, reportedly involved four vehicles.
Garda cars, fire brigades and a helicopter have been seen in the area and the road is currently blocked.
Athlone Town AFC Launches Business Collective Uniting Midlands Companies
The platform connects local organisations with the club and supporters.
Midlands Forecaster Issues Severe Flood Warning
The region could still be hit by the storm, according to Ireland's Weather Channel.
Westmeath Hospital Under Pressure As Admissions Surge
There's very long waiting times for any non-urgent patients.
Westmeath Garda Station 'Open For Business' Following Criminal Damage
The Barrack Street station in Athlone was vandalised on Sunday.
Midlands MEP Calls For EU Suspension Of Grok Amid Digital Services Act Probe
The AI program faces scrutiny over creating sexual deepfakes of women and girls.
Green Midlands City Initiative Needs State Support - Ballymore Group
Ballymore Group says the project must start imminently to meet its 2040 target.
Laois Councillor Calls For Review Of Rural Primary School Admission Policies
Aisling Moran is advocating for the simplification of protocols.
Hundreds Of Midlands Homes Without Power As Storm Chandra Hits
A separate warning is being issued for rain in parts of the South East of the country.
Braveheart Fans Preparing For Auction From Midlands Home
Pieces are being sold from St Martin's in Trim where Mel Gibson stayed when shooting Braveheart.
New Grand Canal Centre Set For Offaly This Summer
The Grand Canal Craft Centre of Excellence at Cappincur in Tullamore, is expected to be operational by June.
Midlands Historic Buildings To Receive Almost €780k In Funding
Around 48 projects are getting funding under the Thatched Buildings scheme.
New Training Facility Opening For Midlands Farmers
FRS Plans are being made for the Longford Westmeath Farmer's Mart in Ballymahon.
Electronic Waste Collection Days Set For Offaly
The collections will take place in Clara and Banagher.
Laois Carpark Closes Until End Of January
Tower Hill in Portlaoise is closing for resurfacing works.
Bishop Of Ferns Appointed For Laois Parishes
Ger Nash is the new Bishop for 42 parishes including ones in Laois and Offaly's Seir Kieran.
Over 12K Jobs Created By Enterprise Ireland Backed Companies
It comes as companies continue to cite cost pressures as major concern.
Students Reminded Of February 1st CAO Deadline For Restricted Courses
1,000 more college places have been made available.
Trinity College Awards Entrance Scholarships To 27 Midlands Students
Students nationwide were recognised for outstanding Leaving Cert exam results.
Laois IFA Chair Warns Farmers After Wexford Bluetongue Case
The illness can severely affect infected animals.
Midlands Stars Shine After Country Week On Dancing With The Stars
Both Tolü Makay and Katelyn Cummins got over 30 points last night.
