A environmental expert from the midlands has been discussing possible causes.
A large hole in the ozone layer over the tropics has been discovered.
It is seven times larger than the well-known Antarctic ozone hole that opens up each year in spring.
It is reported to have existed for 30 years without being suspected.
Midlands Environmental and Planning Consultant Jack O'Sullivan says vehicle emissions could be one of the causes of the hole.
Host Of Midlands Events Taking Place For Bike Week
Communities across the Midlands are taking part in bike week.
Offaly Band Preparing for US Tour
Jigjam are preparing to set off to America yet again bringing their music to the Grand Ole Oprey and Dollywood.
Westmeath Woman Creates Go Fund Me For Brazil Floods
Originally from Rio Grande do Sul, Paula is raising funds in aid of her home community during crisis.
Laois Tidy Towns Committee Seeking Alien Artist
The murals have been popping up for over a year.
Westmeath Roads Putting Motorists In Jeopardy - Sinn Féin
A Midlands North West candidate is concerned with the county's local and rural roads.
Viable Device Recovered In Offaly To Be Disposed Of
It was recovered during an operation on Friday.
Missing Westmeath Woman Found Safe And Well
She had been missing since last Sunday.
Man Remanded In Custody After Alleged Incident In Laois
The alleged incident occurred on April 26th.
Offaly's Just Transition Funding 'Surprisingly Low' - Green Party Leader
The county received just 3% of the total fund announced last month.
'Distressed' Swan Rescued By Athlone Sub Aqua Club
She's since been released back into the Shannon.
Gardaí Continue Investigation Into Alleged Laois Burglary And Hit-And-Run
The incident led to a chase from Gardaí.
'A Remarkable And Esteemed Man' - Offaly's John Flanagan Remembered At His Funeral
The former Fianna Fáil councillor is being laid to rest this afternoon.
Man Due In Court After Alleged Abduction In Laois
The alleged incident occurred last month.
Westmeath Students Reach Foróige NFTE finals 2024
Student's from St. Finians College, Mullingar Reached the Final with Gloine Mara.
Over €15m Granted For Midlands Redevelopment Projects
€12.2m is being funded towards a new library in the region.
Laois Residents Urged To Be 'Vigilant' After Alleged Attempted Abduction
The incident is said to have occurred on Saturday evening.
Youth Cafe Would Prevent Young People Blasting Music In Public Spaces
That's according to a Local Election Candidate in Mullingar-Kinnegad.
Four People Brought To Hospitals In The Midlands Following Crash
The incident happened last night.
Rise In Demand For Compressed Natural Gas For HGVs
That's according to a report by Gas Networks Ireland's latest reports.
Yellow Weather Warning In Place In The South
People are being warned to watch out for heavy outbursts of rain.
