The biggest drop comes in Westmeath where they're down by 93%.
There's been a sharp decline in the number of new home commencements across the Midlands when compared to last year.
New data from the Housing Department shows 38 new homes began across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath in May.
That means commencements in Westmeath this year are down 93 per cent when compared to 2024.
They're down 90% in Laois, and 86% in Offaly.
Six Hours Spent By RNLI On Call Out Over Weekend
Lough Ree RNLI spent six hours on call with no injuries reported.
ESB Actively Working To Fix Electricity Issues In Laois Housing Estate
The delays have kept 80 families from moving into the Sandwood estate in Portlaoise.
Irish Rural Link Make Call For Funds On Farm Safety
Irish Rural Link and AgriKids have teamed up to advocate for funding on the issue.
Midlands Families Receiving €3m Back To School Allowance
Nationally €47.5 million will be given.
Fire Services Remain At Scene Of Fire In Offaly
The fire is on Emmett Street in Birr.
Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warning Affecting Midlands
It's in place until 4 pm today.
Decarbonisation Process Begins In Offaly Town
Offaly County Council are starting their hot water tank scheme to fuel homes in Tullamore.
Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Westmeath Crash
It happened in Kinnegad on Friday.
Maura Higgins Is Entering The Love Island Villa
The midlands bombshell is taking over a new role in the hit TV series.
Offaly Has Second Highest Pub Closure Rate In Ireland
Just over 2,000 have 'shut up shop' since 2005.
Ireland Uniquely Exposed In Trade Dispute Due To Scale Of Exports To The US
That's according to Midlands MEP Ciaran Mullooly.
Missing Westmeath Teen
Dominika has been missing since Thursday.
Man Due Court For €2.2m Laois Drugs Seizure
The man is due to appear before Court this morning.
Offaly Heritage Site Opening Temporary Cafe
The Centre is set to be upgraded through the EU Just Transition Fund with works set to start later this year.
IFI Allocate €40k Funding To Laois And Offaly River
They plan to encourage natural river processes and biodiversity.
Gen Z Drink Less Alcohol
It's a global trend among developed economies.
Over 32,000 Outpatients Waiting In Midlands Hospitals
The National Treatment Purchase Fund released the numbers.
Laois Motorist Parks In Disabled Bay Without Permit To get Ice Cream
The driver faced a fine for illegal parking.
Scripts Festival Returns To Midlands For 2025
Ireland's Playwriting Festival runs until Sunday for its 11th edition in Birr.
Concerns Raised By Residents On Laois Solar Farm
The farm is being planned on the Laois/Kildare border in Coolnafearagh and Kilmullen.
