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The latest stats from the Government show a small increase from 2024 to 2025.
Overall employment numbers in the Midlands when it comes to IDA Businesses remain the lowest in Ireland.
New figures from the Department of Enterprise show 20,028 people work for IDA clients in the region, up 0.2% on the year previous.
Nationally there's 554,608 IDA workers, with Dublin leading the way on 219,418.
The South East of Ireland boasts the greatest rate of growth at 3%.
Laois Dairy Farm Submits Planning Application To Retain Onside Accommodation
Beechill Farm went into dairy farming in 2021.
Westmeath’s Musical Link To Sinead O’Connor Highlighted By Wax Museum Update
Paddy Dunning was good friends with the late singer.
Moneygall To Feature On New US Presidents Trail Celebrating Irish Roots
Barack Obama visited Moneygall during his visit to Ireland in 2011.
Free Bookfair Returns To Offaly This Weekend
The event is free for all visitors.
Brighter Weather Could Be On Way Next Week
Offaly's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says conditions can go either way.
Westmeath Retailer Criticises Converting Wine Into Ethanol
Wines Direct CEO in Mullingar and Athlone Gareth Keogh says the situation must be resolved.
Hauliers Say Fuel Relief Measures Already Losing Impact
Price of oil continues to be high due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Midlands Owned Company Creating World's Biggest Moving Statue
The Giant planned by Westmeath's Paddy Gunning will be an immersive visitors attraction.
Laois Senator Main Speaker At 1916 Rising Commemoration
Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack will speak at the service in Erill this Easter Sunday.
Good Friday Tradition A Thing Of The Past - Laois Butcher
Francis Feighery runs his own shop in Portlaoise and says its less common to abstain from eating meat on Good Friday.
Inmate Who Died In Midlands Prison Had Psychiatric Issues
He was moved to a padded cell.
Storm Dave Triggers Nationwide Wind Warning
A yellow weather warning is in place from 2pm tomorrow.
HIQA Highlights Staffing And Privacy Concerns At Laois Hospital
Portlaoise Hospital achieved compliance in one area of regulation.
Irish Rail Warns Of Disruptions On Multiple Lines Due To Maintenance Works
Services between Portarlington, Galway and Dublin will be impacted.
Gardai Attend Scene Of Laois Crash
It happened shortly before 7 this morning on the M7 in Mountrath.
Laois Lidl Store Given Green Light
The plans involve the demolition of eight buildings in Mountmellick.
Gardai Appealing For Info On Offaly Boat Thieves
A traditional currach was taken in Banagher.
Surging Fuel Prices Is A National Emergency - IRHA
Hauliers will meet the Transport Minister this morning.
Contract Signed For Offaly Visitor Centre
OPW Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran is welcoming a contract for redeveloping Clonmacnoise's visitor centre,
Westmeath Darkness Into Light Event Launching This Weekend
Campaigners are using the event to highlight the importance of mental health.
