Over 400 premises were without power.
Over 400 homes and businesses in a midlands town are without power this evening.
The fault occurred in Mountrath shortly after 4pm.
ESB Network is apologising for the loss of supply and says crews are currently working to repair the issue.
It's estimated power should be restored by 7.45pm.
Decline In Roman Catholics 'Not A Surprise' - Midlands Priest
The number of people identifying as Roman Catholics dropped by 10% in last year's Census.
Kojaque, Moderat And The Blaze To Headline Body & Soul
The festival returns to Westmeath next month.
Gardaí Rescue Child From Locked Car On Very Warm Day
Gardaí and a local mechanic helped get the child to safety.
Public Expenditure Minister Defending Government's Housing Approach
It comes amid fresh calls from opposition parties to re-instate the eviction ban to protect renters.
Father And Daughter Share Their Mount Everest Experience
The trip helped them to see "who they really are".
Plans Submitted For New Student Housing Development
It will have the capacity to accommodate 91 students, if it gets the green light.
Ryanair Calls For "Safeguarding Of Flights" During Strikes
Thousands of flights have already been disrupted.
Laois Primary School Students To Be Offered Counselling
Seven counties will be included in the pilot programme.
20 New Homes Coming To The Midlands
They will be a mix of two and three bedroom houses.
Fuel Prices To Rise From Tonight
The excise duty cut from last year is coming to an end.
Farmers Won't Be Forced Into Cattle Cull - Junior Agriculture Minister
A document proposes culling 65,000 cows a year to reduce emissions.
Workers At Derrinlough Briquette Factory Have Been Re-Deployed - Bord Na Móna
62 workers finished up at the plant this week.
Benefits Of Remote Working Highlighted Ahead Of 'Grow Remote' Summit
The event kicks off on June 8th.
Midlands Biodiversity Projects To Receive Nearly €300,000
Nationally, €2.5 million has been allocated to biodiversity projects.
Get Out The Factor 50 For Bank Holiday Weekend
The midlands is set to see the best of the sunny weather over the next number of days.
Q1 Midlands Evictions In The Hundreds
Laois renters saw the highest number of evictions in the region.
Midlands Special School Works Building Pencilled For 2024
The new building has been long campaigned for.
New Midlands Community Centre Officially Opening Today
It will be opened by Minister Heather Humphreys
Taoiseach Claims Eviction Ban Doesn't Work
There was record level homelessness following the lifting of the ban.
Security Guards Drafted For Older Women's Meeting
The AGM was held in Athlone last weekend.
