Ketamine has seen a rapid rise since last year.
Synthetic drug use is slowly becoming more common in Ireland.
The Health Research Board's yearly report for 2025 states that while numbers for HHC remain small, at 256 cases, it's the largest year-on-year growth so far at a recorded 50%.
Ketamine is also seeing a rise, with 334 cases reported last year, a 12% rise since 2017.
Laois' Michael O'Sullivan from the Health Research Board says it's still an emerging trend:
Offaly Hospice Committee Reaches Settlement With HSE Over Funding Dispute
The committee says it is owed €312k for hospice plans at Tullamore Hospital.
Midlands MEP Criticises EU Fertiliser Action Plan As Lacking Ambition
The European Commission revealed the plan yesterday.
Offaly School Celebrates 90th Academic Year With Community Bog Walk
St. Mary’s NS, Pullough is aiming to raise €20k.
Planners Approve Revisions For Redevelopment Project At Laois GAA Club
Portlaoise GAA Club were approved planning permission last July.
Man Charged Following Threats To Politician
He's due to sit before Athlone District Court this afternoon.
TDs And Senators To Debate Future Of Wind Energy In Ireland
The meeting will be chaired by Laois' Sean Fleming.
Rental Supply Remains Critically Low Despite Midlands Increase
Rental availability in Offaly and Westmeath has doubled year on year, though from a low base.
Flotilla Captives Footage Posted By Isreal National Security Minister
The footage shows a large number of people bound with their heads forced to the ground.
Midlands Man Accused Of €200k Multi-Victim Fraud Appears In Court
Bright Banda is accused of 12 counts of deception.
Offaly County Council Rejects Midlands Wind Farm Plans
The final decision will rest with An Coimisiún Pleanála after it examines options.
Westmeath Town Secures Approval For 94-House Development
The housing will be located on the outskirts of Athlone.
Housing Chair Suggests Redeploying Planning Staff To County Councils
An Coimisiún Pleanála says their workforce has grown rapidly since 2022.
Irish Cancer Society Roadshow Returns To Westmeath
'Your Health Matters' will take place from Golden Island Shopping Centre this morning.
Renters Facing Historic Cost Increase
The latest Daft.ie report details a biggest quarterly increase since records began.
Civil Registry Services In Offaly Town Fully Restored
The HSE's civil registration service in Tullamore is back to providing a full marriage registration service.
Duo Jailed For 11 Years For €14m Cocaine Haul In Laois
46 year old Robert Wojtanowicz and Robert Cup pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing cocaine.
Water Supply Returning To Westmeath Town
Water supply is returning in Athlone.
Midlands Student Wins International Science Award
Ronan Lyons, from Lanesboro Community College has won the Broadcom Coding with Commitment Award.
Plans To Set Up Cafe For Dementia Patients In Offaly
Tullamore's Anne Teehan and Anne Martin are hoping to open a cafe in the town.
Carlow College Set To Gradually Wind Down Operations
They are taking no new students from September, and handing over their land and buildings to SETU.
