Literacy projects from financial and digital will receive funding.
€83,000 has been granted to Midlands literacy projects.
Key projects tackling literacy, numeracy, digital, and financial literacy needs across the region will receive funding.
Laois and Offaly have been granted €22,685 and Longford and Westmeath will receive €60,413.
The fund plans to drive inclusion and equality in adult education, supporting people with unmet literacy needs across the country.
200% Rise In CAMHS First Time Appointment Waiting List 'Unfair' - Sorca Clarke
118 of over 4,000 children are waiting over a year for a first CAMHS appointment are in the Dublin-Midlands region.
Norway and Fjords Rising In Popularity For Touring Holidays
Travel agent Jackie Spain spent 20 years working in Offaly, and says it's becoming more popular for touring holidays.
Westmeath Recycle Most E-Waste Per Person In 2024
The annual WEEE report showed Westmeath was above the national average of 9.5 kg.
Offaly's 2025 Rose Organising 5K Run For Men's Mental Health
'Men's Minds Matter' will take place at Lough Boora Park on July 5th.
Numbers On Hospital Waiting Lists For Over A Year Up By 40% In Midlands
The Department of Health figures show a mixed picture of the waiting lists in the Midlands.
Jury Sent Home Again In Puska Family Member Trial
The jury in the Central Criminal Court completed just under three hours of deliberations.
Sabrina Carpenter Album Cover 'Glamorising Objectification' - ODVSS
The album cover for 'Man's Best Friend' is sparking anger among domestic abuse charities.
Housing Agency Asks Westmeath Councillor To Leave Meeting
Respond Housing tried to turn Athlone rep Aengus O'Rourke away from a residents meeting in Sarsfield Square.
Laois Gardaí Stop Texting Motorist With No Tax Or Insurance
The car was seized on Friday.
Plans Submitted For Major Westmeath Housing Development
The plans include 104 new dwellings.
€10m Funding Call Opens For Midlands Bioeconomy Projects
The 'Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative’ is under the EU Just Transition fund.
Events Are Taking Place For Caregivers Appreciation Week
Caregivers are being celebrated this week.
Midlands Towns Rank High In Latest IBAL Survey
The Irish Businesses Against Litter report have released the latest results.
€8.9m Offaly Pool Moves Into Early Planning Phase
The build is expected to commence mid 2027.
Laois Residents Highlight Dangerous Driving
Laois Cathaoirleach Conor Bergin wants to see measures taken on the village road.
MEPs Set To Vote On EU Child Sex Abuse Laws
New measures against AI generated child sex abuse images are being voted on this week.
Jury In Trial Of Jozef Puska's Family Sent Home For Weekend
The jury has spent the past few days considering the evidence but has yet to deliver verdicts in the case.
Westmeath Councillor Says Former Westmeath Psychiatric Hospital Could Be Third Level Facility
Mick Dollard feels it could create educational opportunities for the county.
Revenue Warns Consumers Over Online Medical Purchases
635 detections of illegal weight loss drugs in parcels have been uncovered by Revenue officers in the Midlands and Dublin.
Midlands Father Of Four Urges Men To Check For Signs Of Rare Form Of Cancer
Cormac France is urging men to check for the signs of penile cancer.
