Laois saw the highest number of approvals.
Almost 400 homeowners were approved for the First Home Scheme in the last quarter of 2025.
The highest number of live approvals went to Laois at 205, with 161 drawdowns.
129 applications were approved in Westmeath with 105 drawdowns , and 57 in Offaly with 37 drawdowns.
The scheme which is jointly funded by the Government, AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB, helps first time buyers purchasing or building their own home.
Enoch Burke To Be Re-Arrested For Repeated Trespass
It comes only two days after his fourth stint behind bars.
Laois Brothers Sentenced Over Rape And Assault Charges
Both brothers pleaded guitly to rape and indecent assault.
Laois TD Questions EirGrid On Energy Capacity
Eirgrid have been before the government's Infrastructure Committee.
Westmeath Library Re-Opening Pushed Back
The Aiden Heavey Library in Athlone had been set to reopen in mid-January.
Government Action Urged On Prison Conditions
The Irish Penal Reform Trust is slamming recent inspection reports.
Offaly GAA Club Submit New Pitch Plans
Birr GAA have also submitted plans for two new viewing stands.
Gardaí Attend Scenes Of Midlands Crashes
Black ice is a factor in these collisions.
Midlands Counties See Dramatic Fall In Housing Commencements
The figure has dropped the most in Westmeath.
Westmeath Councillor Calls For Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
The scheme acknowledges parents who experience the loss of a baby before 24 weeks.
Commemorative Walk For Ashling Murphy To Take Place In New York
It's the fifth annual walk to take place in the US city.
Sentencing Adjourned For Offaly Father Whose Son Died In Arson Attack
Tullamore Circuit Court heard yesterday from 27-year-old Aaron Holt.
Gardaí Seize Heroin, Crack Cocaine And Cash In Offaly Town
The discoveries were made after a man in Edenderry was searched.
Opposition TD Calls For Minister Overpayment Ultimatum
Ten cabinet ministers were overpaid last year and have failed to return the money.
Investigation Underway After Suspected Arson At Westmeath Home
The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning.
Midlands Counties Gear Up For National Pyjama Day 2026
Since it began in 2003, National Pyjama Day has raised in excess of €4.5 million.
Deadline Approaches For Schools To Enter Fyffes’ ‘Ireland’s Fittest School’ Competition
The initiative is running for eight weeks.
Portlaoise Jazz Festival Returns After 30 Year Hiatus
The festival gets underway on January 30th.
€1.2m Funding To Transform National Famine Museum Outdoor Experience
The attraction is scheduled to open this summer.
Deadline Extended For Offaly Hare’s Corner Biodiversity Project
The scheme delivered 212 biodiversity habitats across the county last year.
Offaly Musician Pays Tribute To Home Town After TV Success
Tolü Makay is currently competing on Dancing With The Stars.
