It's an increase of more than 400 on the year prior.
Over 17,000 knives have been seized by the gardai over the past 10 years.
2,132 were recovered last year - 400 more than the year before.
It's an increase of 59% from 2013, when 1,341 were seized.
Aontu leader and Meath West TD Peadar Toibin says the figures are incredibly high:
Midlands Local Authority Submits Plans To Extend Living City Initiative
Simon Harris is expected to extend the measures until 2030.
Laois Commuters Spend Up To Two Hours A Day Travelling To Work
The local authority carried out a survey.
"Clarity, Honesty And Fairness Must Come Before Profits" - Midlands MEP
It comes as Dawn Farm Foods is importing beef from Brazil.
Rent Increases Hit Westmeath Council Tenants
Carers allowance is counted as income in Westmeath’s rent calculations.
NUJ Warn Oireachtas AI Threatening Journalism
Assistant General Secretary of the NUJ, Ferbane's Séamus Dooley has spoken to the AI Committee.
Offaly Teen's Family Stunned By Communities Support
She is currently receiving care in Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin.
Midlands Tourism Businesses Awarded For Excellence
Clonmacnoise Visitor Centre, Sean's Bar and the Sheraton Athlone Hotel have all picked up CIE Tours Awards.
Man Accused Of Murder In 5 Star Laois Hotel Pleads Not Guilty
Henry McGowan killed his father in Ballyfin Demesne in November 2024.
Time To Move On From Bord Bia Bickering - Midlands MEP
It follows Dawn Farm Foods beef supplies coming from Brazil.
Three Midlands Schools In Line For New Special Classes
38 more special classes have been approved, bringing the total to 301 nationwide.
Two Men Hospitalised Following Midlands Assault
Two men have been seriously injured following the assault in Longford Town yesterday evening.
Midlands Wind Farm Opponents Face ‘Uphill Battle’
The group is raising concerns over the projects.
Laois Councillor Wants Clarity On NDP
Conor Bergin wants the full list of projects included in the plan.
"If You Build On A Floodplain, I Won't Protect You" - OPW Minister
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has issued a warning to local authorities.
Gardaí Investigate Laois Burglary
Gardening tools were stolen from a shed.
"The Right Action In The Wrong Location" - Action Group Campaigning Against Midlands Windfarm
BNM and SSE Renewables are working to develop a windfarm near Clonmacnoise.
Deadline For Observations on Westmeath Community Centre Tomorrow
A new community centre is being planned for Moate.
Laois County Council Launch Youth Theatre Pilot Proposals
The public have until the end of the month to apply to run a youth theatre in Portlaoise.
OPW Minister To Visit Waterford In March After Flooding
Longford-Westmeath TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran will visit the local authority on March 4th over recent flooding.
Epilepsy Day Highlighting Condition Prevalence In The Midlands
Epilepsy Ireland is promoting how to help people who have uncontrolled seizures.
