Over 460 groups across the country will receive funding.
Over €30,000 is going to midlands Parent and Toddler Groups.
The supports will be used for parenting courses, courses in first aid for children as well as children's books and refreshments.
Offaly has been granted €14,200, while Westmeath and Laois will receive €12,748 and €3,700 respectively.
The overall national figure for the 461 groups is €421,618.
Midlands 103 Presenter Gets Presidential Invite
Joe Cooney is heading to the Aras for a celebration of all things Irish County Music in July.
Westmeath Boathouse Holds Open Day Tomorrow
Lough Ree RNLI is having an open day tomorrow at Coosan Point in Athlone.
Aontú Attacks Government Over Housing Vacancy And Waiting Lists
Peadar Toibin is saying the government is out on its its estimate of the list by the population of Tullamore.
Fianna Fail Rep Opposes Fine Gael On Jobseeker's Benefit
Tony McCormack believes jobseekers need to be protected from falling into a poverty trap.
Laois GAA Club Welcomes Record Breaking Courthouse Poor Box Donation
Portlaoise GAA says they're looking for all the support they can get.
Gardaí Appealing For Witnesses To Westmeath Housing Estate Incident
The incident in question took place on Monday afternoon.
Cost of Midlands First-Time Buyers Mortgages Surge
The midlands saw the highest percentage rise over the past five years
Funds For Second Platform In Offaly Train Station Needed - Carol Nolan
The funds would go towards a second platform for Clara Train Station.
Electric Picnic Planning License Gets Green Light
EP has gotten the green light from the local authority subject to 51 conditions.
Fine Gael Objecting To Jobseekers Allowance Increase
Fine Gael Offaly TD John Clendennen says it would be unfair to the working population.
Former Army Ranger Voices Concern Over Irish Citizens In Iran
Portarlington's Cathal Berry also believes the US could end up militarily involved in the conflict.
Midlands Defence Expert Questions Triple Lock
Westmeath's Declan Power appeared before the Defence and National Security Committee yesterday.
Midlands Thunderstorm Warning Lifted Ahead Of Day Of High Heat
Temperatures are forecast to get close to 30 degrees today.
Laois 'Gig For Gaza' Event Raising Funds For Maternity Units
Events are taking place in Portlaoise and Portarlington this weekend.
Average House Price In Midlands Up 10% From Last Year
New statistics from the CSO shows the average cost of a house in the region is now €249,300.
Ombudsman Criticises HSE For Funding Issues On Nursing Home Scheme
It assists younger people to move out of nursing homes but has run out of funding according to the Ombudsman's Report for 2024.
Laois Commuter Speaks Out On Feeling Unsafe On Irish Rail
It comes as the Transport Minister wants to see legislation for a security force for public transport.
New Home Commencements Drop In Midlands
The biggest drop comes in Westmeath where they're down by 93%.
New Cathaoirleach Elected To Offaly County Council
Independent Councillor John Leahy takes up the position for the next year.
Laois Senator Against CCTV Being Installed In Nursing Homes
Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack feels its not necessary following a new HIQA report on abuse allegations in the Residence Portlaoise.
