A Slieve Bloom forest is among the most popular in Ireland.
A Laois forest is being named as one of the most visited in the country.
Glenbarrow recorded over 51,000 visits last year, ranking 19th among Coillte’s most visited recreational sites nationwide.
The forest is one of the most picturesque areas of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, features four walking trails with waterfalls and dramatic valleys.
Avondale Forest Park in Wicklow tops the list with almost 350,000 visits in 2024.
New Padel Court Set To Open In Laois This Weekend
The official opening takes place in Mountrath tomorrow.
This Is Not The Time For An Election - OPW Minister
Prressure is growing for an internal discussion on how the fuel protests were handled.
Jozef Puska Appeal Delayed Over Fired Barristers
Mr Puska has fired his legal team less than a week before the appeal.
CROÍLÁR Music & Arts Festival returns To Midlands
The festival gets underway today.
Westmeath Man Dubbed ‘Freddie Krueger’ Sliced Friend’s Liver While Awaiting Sentence
He was on bail for a "savage" attack on his former partner.
Gardai Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Westmeath Teen
He's been missing since 6pm on Tuesday
Funeral For Boy With Westmeath Connections Takes Place Today
Dara O'Connor who lived in the UK had link to Streamstown.
Living City Initiative Launches in Westmeath Town
Property owners in Athlone can apply for the scheme from today.
Westmeath Man Jailed Over 10,000 Child Abuse Images Caught Again
Judge Keenan Johnson adjourned sentencing until a date in May.
VR Project Comes To Midlands
The launch is scheduled for 1st May.
Laois Resource Centre's Ophthalmology Service Sees First Paediatric Patient
The service will improve access for families.
Laois Workshop For 'Future-Ready Workforce' Taking Place
It will be in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
Westmeath Local Authority Using Drones To Detect Illegal Dumping
A Councillor is calling for the public to report illegal dumping.
Midlands Set For Brighter Weekend As High Pressure Builds
Temperatures could reach 16°C this weekend.
Greenfields Festival Relocates To Laois Site For Bank Holiday Weekend
Headliners include The Human League and Dec Pierce, with 90 plus acts across five stages.
Laois Chef Named Finalist In National Enterprise Awards 2026
Aymar Gourdet will represent the county on June 18th.
Darkness Into Light To Go Ahead In Westmeath Town After New Committee Formed
Mullingar's DITL event will take place at Mullingar Rugby Club.
Irish Rail To Boost Security Patrols After Surge In Onboard Incidents
Over 1,100 reports of incidents were reported in 2025.
Junior Cycle Reforms Increased Teacher Workload - TUI
Previous reforms, such as classroom-based assessments, were ineffective at reducing exam pressure.
Offaly GAA Hosts 'An Evening Of Courage & Conversation'
The talk takes place from Rhode Church this evening.
