It's believed the blaze started at around 6 o'clock yesterday evening.
A serious bog fire in Offaly has been brought under control.
It comes after 27 firefighters, and three fire engines from Tullamore, Portarlington, and Edenderry battled the blaze near Walsh Island and Mount Lucas yesterday evening.
It's believed the fire started around 6pm.
Offaly Fire and Rescue is confirming the situation is now under control, and are working with Bord Na Mona to monitor the land area with drone footage.
Tourism Minister Plans To Boost Tourism Sector
Recent figures show a drop in tourism.
Government Highlighting Importance Of School Attendance
Measures are being introduced to tackle absenteeism.
Offaly Mothers & Others Group Heading To USA
The New York Festival is this October.
Average Midlands Rent Price Over €1.5K
The figures are for the first quarter of 2025.
New National Famine Way Roadshow In Westmeath
It is passing through seven locations nationwide.
Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Midlands
Met Eireann has put Offaly and Laois under the warning until 8 this evening.
Nearly 50,000 In Long Term Unemployment Despite Record Job Opportunities
A Longford Westmeath TD says the country is at full employment.
Drug Driving Motorcyclist Clocked At 180km/h
Laois Roads Policing Unit made the stop on Friday evening.
Offaly Farmer's Marriage Questioned At Inquest
A pathologist’s report was unable to determine the cause of Joe Grogan's death.
More People Using Vacant Home Grants For Works - Offaly Auctioneer
Auctioneer John Leahy says more people are applying for grants to be used on vacant and derelict homes.
Westmeath Gut Health Professor Warns Against Downplaying IBD Symptoms
Today marks World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day.
Midlands Rents Up Again
Rents in Offaly are up 7.2% when compared to the year previous.
Emergency Services At Scene Of Large Offaly Bog Fire
It's believed the blaze caught around 6pm this evening.
Gardaí Issue Public Appeal Over Missing Midlands Man
Kehinde Olukoya was reported missing from Longford on Saturday.
Paw-Lates Class In Laois This Weekend
Sabrina Comerford is looking to raise awareness and funding for LSPCA.
Works On Athlone Main Drainage Scheme Now 80% Complete
It follows the completion of a second underwater tunnel linking the sewer network from east to west.
Laois Local Authority Make Funding Applications for Tourism Amenity
The council plans to conduct a feasibility study on Donaghmore Workhouse and Museum.
Laois Father Gives Back To Health Service With Planned 76km Cycle Challenge
Ballacolla's Padraic Kavanagh is undertaking the "Twins Thank You Tour" for his children Ellie and Páidí.
Westmeath Songwriter Already Working On Next Eurovision Entry
Kilbeggan's Larissa Tourmey co-wrote Laika Party which missed out on a spot in the Grand Final.
Retired Palliative Consultant Certain Offaly Hospice Is 'Undermining' Chosen Site
Dr Michael Cushen believe they want the facility built on the Wellwood Healthcare campus.
