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%.
Outgoing Wexford Cathaoirleach Calls For Taoiseach To "Consider His Position"
Offaly's Joe Sullivan is resigning from Fianna Fáil.
Plans Submitted For 74 Home Development In Laois
The proposed development is set for Portarlington.
Leaving Cert Students Face Deadline For CAO Change Of Mind
The Change of Mind facility was made available in mid-May.
Solicitors Quit Legal Aid Over Pay Changes
They will receive a single payment for District Court criminal cases.
High Court Acts Over Laois Caravan Encampment
The caravans had previously been parked on the Curragh.
Major Housing Plan Lodged For Westmeath Village
It's for 41 new homes in Rochfortbridge.
No Timeline Yet For New €38m Offaly Secondary School
Plans for Oaklands Community College were lodged in 2023.
Sarcoma Outreach Clinics To Be Established In The Midlands
Clinics are to be set up at Tullamore and Portlaoise hospitals.
Ireland Takes Presidency Of European Council Today
It is a rotating six month term.
EPA Urges Water Network Investment For Safer Drinking Water
It says the system must eb more resilient.
New Supercapacitor Energy Storage System And Data Centre For Offaly
‘Project Daejeon’ is based in Rhode Green Energy Park.
Westmeath Inquest Delivers Death "From Injuries In Road Accident" Verdict
Christopher Richard Dedera died after being involved in a two vehicle collision on the N4
Westmeath Tidy Towns Chair Calls For Village Bypass
Plans for the project in Glasson are expected to be lodged early next year.
Community Collaboration Helping Westmeath Villages Thrive
'Glasson to Protect' was created three years ago.
Inquest Into Cloverhill Prison Death Hears Father’s Hopes For Son’s Mental Health Treatment In Custody
Ivan Rosney from Ferbane died on September 28th 2020.
Midlands Craft Shop Owner Thanks Community For 15 Years Of Support
Stephen Mitchell is the owner of Glasson Craft Gallery.
Doctor Admits Careless Driving Causing Death Of Six Year Old Daughter In Midlands Crash
Hana Meshkat, died at Temple Street Hospital nine days after the crash.
Laois Festival Named One Of Ireland’s Most Photogenic Festival
All Together Now is named at number one.
Mark Glennon Appointed General Manager Of Westmeath Hotel
Mr Glennon will take up the role at the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone.
€100k Awarded To Youth Project In Laois
The grant will be awarded to Music Generation Laois.
