There was a 5.3% decrease in employment across the midlands.
The number of people employed by IDA companies in the Midlands is falling.
IDA Ireland's annual report for 2025 shows there was a 5.3% decrease in employment in the region.
That equates to the loss of 420 jobs last year, making it the worst performing in the country.
The border region tops the IDA list with a 3.6% increase in jobs, while the only other region to lose workers is the Mid-East, down 2.5%.
Laois Students Win CPR Award For Lifesaving Actions
Students from St Fergal's College in Rathdowney have been awarded with the honour.
Record 100k Child Welfare Referrals To Tusla In 2025
10,300 were made in the Midlands alone.
Carlow College Expresses Concern Over Lecturer Redundancy Plans
Staff representative Dr Regina Donlon wants a working group for lecturers to be set up.
Dáil Debates Motion To Cut Back To School Costs
Almost €3 million is being allocated through the Back to School and Footwear Allowance across the midlands.
Tullamore Show Launches Sustainable Livestock Village Photo Competition
€1,200 prize fund is on offer.
Fire Crews Return to Westmeath Bog Fire
Fire crews are tackling remaining hot spots at Drumman Bog.
Live Updates: Status Yellow Heat Warning Issued For Midlands
Temperatures are set to reach 30 degrees celsius today.
US Navy Continues Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz
Former Army Ranger Portarlington's Cathal Berry says Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US will be one to watch closely.
Uisce Eireann Repairing Burst Watermain In Offaly
Repairs are being carried out in Birr and the surrounding areas today.
IFA Warn Farmers To Look After Animals During Heatwave
The IFA is warning high tempuratures could have an impact on crops and animal welfare.
Midlands Leads House Price Growth Outside Dublin
Laois has the highest median house price in the midlands.
Government Considering E-Scooter Ban
Under current law, riders must be at least 16 years of age.
Legal Warnings Issued To Suspected Illegal IPTV Box Resellers
Notices have been sent to 10 suspected illegal resellers.
A Man's Reflection: Ireland Has Developed A Familiar Ritual When A Woman Is Killed
Retired Sgt. Graham Kavanagh says remembrance without learning is not prevention.
Planning Approved For Westmeath Housing And Childcare Facility
The development is located at Saunders Bridge in Mullingar.
Forest Fire Warning Issued For Laois As High Fire Risk Declared
The warning will be effective from 2:00pm today.
Calls Grow For Transparency Ahead Of Carlow College Oireachtas Hearing
Staff and students will address the media ahead of an Oireachtas Committee hearing.
47 Drivers Caught Using Phones During Laois Road Safety Operation
63 Fixed Charge Notices were given in total.
Westmeath Gardai At Scene Of Car On Fire On Motorway
It's on Junction 12 westbound in the direction of the Coralstown exit on the N4.
Gardai And Emergency Services At Scene Of Laois Crash
The collision is on the M7 westbound at Junction 15.
