There is still just one confirmed case in Ireland.
More than 300,000 people are to be offered a measles catch-up vaccine.
It's over concerns about an outbreak of the virus as cases continue to rise across the UK and Europe.
So far one case has been confirmed in Ireland which led to the death of a Westmeath man in his 40s, in a hospital in the Dublin and Midlands health region in early February.
The campaign will be aimed at people under 24, healthcare workers and marginalised groups.
€40m Worth Of Irish Peat Exported In 2025
More than 370,000 tonnes of peat were exported to 21 countries.
Gardaí Host Firearms Licensing Information Stand In Offaly Today
The event runs from 10am until 3pm today.
Irish Rail Services Reduced After Westmeath Graffiti Incident
Three train carriages were defaced in Athlone last Friday.
Met Éireann Issues Nationwide Wind Warning For Entire Country
The midlands is under a yellow rain warning until 3pm.
Midlands Lotto Player Lands €250k
The winning ticket of last night's Lotto Plus Two draw was bought in Westmeath.
Westmeath Students Aim For Gold At National Entrepreneur Finals
Our Lady's Bower in Athlone will represent Westmeath in May.
14 Counties See No New Bus Shelter Installations In 2025
Only two shelters have been installed in Offaly over the past eight years.
Construction Begins On GAA Club Grounds In Laois
Portlaoise GAA are set for a major makeover.
Close To 900 Children In Midlands On Primary Care Psychology Waiting Lists
Sinn Féin TD for Longford-Westmeath, Sorca Clarke is seeking the expansion of those primary care teams.
Health Minister And HSE Issue Formal Public Apology To Midlands Family
Bryonny Sainsbury died on 26th August 2021 after being crushed by a horse during a veterinary procedure at a riding stable.
EU Approves New Plan To Boost Home Building And Curb Short-Term Lets
The legislation seeks to tackle the growing number of short-term rentals in EU countries.
Safer Roads Conference To Look At Road Design, Engineering And Enforcement
Road Safety Experts are gathering for a National ‘Safer Roads’ Conference.
Status Yellow Wind Warning Issued For Tomorrow
The entire country will be under the weather warning.
Midlands School Runner-Up At Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition
Five schools made it to the national final.
Midlands Town To Get New Fire Station
Laois County Council will now appoint the Design Team for the project.
First Time Buyers In Offaly Town Could Wait Over 70 Years For Home
The Irish Times is reporting the setup of a new website calculating average wait times based on builds per year.
Survey Shows One In Three Women Downplay Female Health Issues At Work
Portarlington's Dr. Sumi Dunne, a GP specialising in women's health, says there's a culture of silence around the topic.
Push For Government To Consider Other Climate Goal Options
The Irish Bioenergy Association is calling for officials to promote renewable wood fuels alongside retrofitting.
ST. Patrick's Day Celebrations Kick Off Around The World
Three midlands TDs will be travelling abroad for the celebrations.
Laois Folk Singer To Perform In Times Square For St Patrick’s Day
Emer Dunne will be the delegate for Laois County Council.
