Parts Of Laois and Offaly were left blanketed in snow earlier this morning.
There was no white Christmas in the midlands but early risers this morning were greeted with a surprise.
Commuters in Laois and Offaly reported overnight snowfall - making road conditions treacherous in some parts of the region.
Cold temperatures throughout the day will make the accumulated snow slower to disappear but no further flurries are forecast for today.
Electric Picnic Weekend Set For Mixed Weather
80,000 people are expected to attend the festival this weekend.
Midlands TD Urges Government Action On HSE Counselling Waiting Lists
Nearly 5,980 people were awaiting counselling at the end of May this year.
Laois Ranks Second Nationally For New Home Delivery
Only Louth recorded a better delivery than Laois.
Three People Taken To Hospital After Offaly Road Collision
The incident took place on Sunday afternoon.
Expert Calls For Long-Term Planning As Hosepipe Ban Extended
The ban has been extended by Uisce Éireann until the end of September.
Man Taken To Hospital Following Westmeath Crash
The two-vehicle incident involved a car and a motorcycle.
Final Funeral Of M9 Crash Victims Taking Place This Morning
17 year old Jack Kennedy was one of five teenagers killed.
1926 Census Exhibition Coming To Midlands
The National Archives exhibit will come to Westmeath and Offaly.
