New SIMI figures shows Laois registered the most cars last year.
Over 4,700 new cars were registered in the Midlands last year, up by 5%.
New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows Laois had the biggest increase at 1,582 registrations in 2025 - up by 10%
In Offaly, figures were up by 5.1% to 1,374 while in Westmeath, registrations were recorded up by 2.7% to 1,745.
Nationally, registrations for 2025 reached 124,954, up by 3% when compared to 2024- 121,316.
Sexual Assault Victim Voices Concern Over Impending Prison Release
Patrick Nevin received a 12-year sentence in July 2019.
Taoiseach Confirms Irish No Vote For Mercosur
The Fianna Fail leader confirmed the news from China today.
Offaly Gardai Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash
It took place in Cloghan at around 11.30 yesterday morning.
Enterprise Minister Condemns 'Horrifying' Grok Reports
Gardai are now investigating reports of Grok AI on X being used to generate child sex abuse material.
Man Hospitalised After Midlands Assault
The incident took place in Carlow Town around midday on Wednesday.
Third Midlands Hospital Asks Patients To Consider Other Treatment Options
Management in Portlaoise is pointing to the high level of respiratory infections in the community.
Dovida Midlands Encourages New Caregivers With Training And Guidance
The company plans to broaden its range of services.
Offaly TD Calls For More Business Parks To Support Rural SMEs
John Clendennen wants control of business park development shifted from the IDA to local councils.
Applications Open For New Cost Rental Homes Westmeath Town
A three bed is available for €1500 at Dun an Ri.
M50 Toll Revenue Tops €500k Daily as Traffic Peaks
Tolls rose by 10 cent on January 1st.
Young Innovators Fill RDS As 2026 Young Scientist Exhibition Gets Underway
President Catherine Connolly was in attendance.
Midlands MEP Appointed Lead Negotiator On Next Common Agricultural Policy
Nina Carberry has been tasked with formulating the EPP’s budget position on CAP.
New Garda Superintendent Appointed To Offaly Station
Anthony Tighe has been officially confirmed into the new role.
Offaly Man Marks 500 Platelet Donations
Birr's John O'Halloran started donating platelet cells 25 years ago.
Teen Banned From Westmeath Local Link Bus After Anti-Social Behaviour
The incident took place on the Mullingar/Castlepollard route.
Government Pledges Over €4bn Investment In Businesses And Tourism By 2030
€400m will be directed towards tourism.
Forsa Members Vote For Industrial Action Over RSA State Claims Coverage
The issue has reportedly been sent to the WRC for review.
Brazilian Beef Batch Found In Ireland Ahead Of Mersocur Vote
The Irish food chain received 128 kg of hormone-treated Brazilian beef last year.
Westmeath Woman Plans Dream Trip To New York After Lotto Win
The lucky winner collected her prize today.
Multiple Truck Crashes In Laois
A sequence of truck collisions took place on the M7 this morning.
