The figures are down in Offaly and Westmeath.
There's been a significant increase in the number of housing completions in Laois.
New figures from the Department of Housing show there 243 new dwelling completions in the county in the first quarter of 2026, that's up 42% on the same period last year.
The numbers are down however in Offaly by 41%, and 23% in Westmeath.
Nationally, there were 7,800 new completions up 33% and the highest number of Q1 completions since the series began in 2011.
Award-Winning Westmeath Cafe Welcomes Incoming VAT Reduction
Athlone's Beans and Leaves Cafe won most Dog Friendly Venue at the Ruby Heart Awards.
Will Faulkner Shares “The Business Behind the Voice” At Founders Friday
Mr Faulkner highlighted leadership, trust, local radio, and the future of media.
Enoch Burke Arrives At Teaching Council Misconduct Inquiry
The hearing takes place in Maynooth.
Over 2,250 Children Waiting For Disability Services In Dublin-Midlands Region
Since the end of March this year, the waiting list has included 8,200 children in total.
Woman Makes Appeal To Midlands Public Over Missing Engagement Ring
The ring was lost in Mullingar over the Easter period.
Long Awaited Midlands Road Upgrade Takes Next Step Forward
The Mullingar to Roosky N4 project is entering its third design phase.
Wendy’s To Open New Offaly Restaurant Next Week
The fast food joint will open June 23rd.
No Gaelscoil Option For Second Level Students In The Midlands
Many counties across the country don't offer secondary school education through Irish.
EPA Warns Water Quality Remains Unsatisfactory Across Many Areas
Many rivers and lakes are in good health, but declines elsewhere are limiting progress.
Independent Westmeath Rep Backs Tanaiste's Derelict Site Levy
John Gibbons says he'd accept the government stepping in to collect the tax.
Enoch Burke Withdraws High Court Application To Stop Teaching Council Hearing
Mr Burke is expected to appear before a fitness-to-teach inquiry tomorrow.
Almost €75K Going To Midlands River And Lake Habitats
Inland Fisheries Ireland is announcing the grants.
Midlands People Named In Revenue Tax Defaulters List
They have all been fined.
Offaly National School Extension Approved To Advance To Tender Stage
The extension is set for Gortnamona National School.
Offaly Fianna Fail Councillor Rejects "Double Speak" Claim Against Party
Fianna Fail's Peter Ormond is disputing claims made by Fine Gael's Neil Feighery.
Gardaí Appealing For Witnesses To Midlands Fire
The incident occurred shortly before 5:00am on Monday.
Westmeath Gardai Make Three Arrests As Part Of Drug-Related Intimidation Investigation
They're due before Longford District Court this afternoon.
Man Remains In Critical Condition Following Laois Assault
Gardai are renewing an appeal for information on the incident in Portarlington.
Funding For Major Midlands Infrastructure Projects Announced
They are getting the green light under Government funding.
EVOLVE Ireland Adds Condrons To National Network
This move looks to supports EVOLVE’s mission to accelerate mainstream adoption of high-quality green parts.
