A major power outage is affecting over 2,000 ESB customers in County Offaly.
A major power outage is affecting over 2,000 ESB customers in County Offaly.
Almost 500 homes and businesses in the Banagher area and over 1,700 in Birr have been hit with a massive fault.
ESB says it's working to resolve the issue and hopes to have all power restored by 5 o'clock this evening.
Temperatures To Drop As Bitter Cold Snap Arrives
Temperatures are set to plunge dramatically.
Three People Hospitalised Following Midlands Garda Car Collision
The incident took place on Saturday evening.
Offaly Food Plant Workers To Extend Strike Into Weekend
Members of Carrolls Cuisine will protest this Friday and Saturday.
Westmeath Man Urges Men Over 45 To Get Prostate Checks
John Tiernan was disagnosed earlier this year.
"Simply Not Good Enough" - Brian Stanley On Flood Relief Schemes
Flood defences are years away for two Laois towns badly affected by Storm Claudia last week.
Government Working To Attract New Business After Leprino Closure In Laois
132 jobs are set to be lost due to the closure of the factory.
IRHA Defends Lorry Drivers Dodging Toll Costs On Local Roads
IRHA President Ger Hyland says the body is due to meet with the Taoiseach soon on the issue.
Midlands Students Take Part In Energy Saving Workshops
Teachers and students from Edenderry and Mountmellick joined the Green Schools initiative.
Midlands Meteorologist Calls For Public Flood Advisory System
Heavy flooding occurred in the midlands over the weekend.
Laois Councillor Calls For Weight Limits To Stop Lorries Using Local Road
Ollie Clooney wants to see them in place for the Tentore Road.
Strike Action Begins At Offaly Food Plant
Carroll's Cuisine in Tullamore is carrying out 12 hour work stoppages.
Laois Siblings Go Viral On TikTok With Hilarious Song Twist
Abbey Louise and Alfie Byrne's version of ‘Anyone Else but You’ was seen by millions online.
Green Schools and EirGrid Host Electricity Workshops For Students
Green-Schools is an initiative of FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education).
Long Term Funding Needed To Tackle Westmeath Hospital Trolley Figures
Numbers rose by 40% in Mullingar.
Flood Waters Begin To Recede In Midlands After Weekend Storms
Portarlington and Mountmellick were affected by rain over the weekend.
Laois Senator ‘Shocked’ As Sinn Féin Supporter Arrested In Terror Probe
A man in his 30s was detained in Laois on Wednesday and questioned in the midlands.
Planning Approved For New Two-Storey School In Offaly
The new school will be located in Tullamore.
Hospital Trolley Numbers Jump In Westmeath
The Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar has seen a significant increase in the last year.
Woman Dies In Offaly House Fire
The incident took place at around 10pm on Friday night.
Laois Parks Honoured With Green Flags For Community And Environmental Excellence
An Taisce recognised 128 green spaces with awards this year.
