It's the second such hiring event like this that has been held this year.
A caregiving company is aiming to recruit at least a thousand new carers this week.
This week is National Hiring Week for Home Instead, the second one they have had this year.
The organisation has spread out across the country this week, including in Westmeath and Offaly, to expand their number of carers
General manager of Home Instead Mullingar, Lorraine McLaughlin says anyone can have what it takes to be a care:
Photos: The Greenfields Festival
The event was held in Laois over the weekend.
Midlands Mens Sheds Receiving Funding
The funding is distributed through the Irish Men’s Sheds Association.
Taoiseach: Westmeath Town 'Capable' Of Being First Green City
There's plans to make Athlone Ireland’s leading green city by 2040.
Plans Set For Major Westmeath Housing Project
A decision is due from Westmeath County Council late June.
Concerns Raised Over Fire Safety In Asylum Accommodation
IPAS centres were included among the 150 premises that have received fire safety notices since 2020.
Midlands TD Urges Review Of Ireland’s Ticket Resale Legislation
Selling tickets above face value will result in penalties and possible jail time.
Illegal Dumping Of Dead Calves In Westmeath Under Investigation
Six dead calves were discovered dumped in a waterway.
Midlands MEP Warns Of Loss To Farming Sector
He wants farming to be financially viable.
2,400 Motorists Caught Speeding Over Bank Holiday Weekend
There's now been 57 road deaths in Ireland so far this year.
Gardaí Release Men Held Over Offaly Fire Bombing
Three men and a teenage boy have all been released without charge.
Man Dies In Laois Collision
A cyclist has died after colliding with a railing in Mountmellick.
€114m Westmeath Wastewater Upgrade Complete
The project is expected to support future growth and improve the River Shannon's water quality.
Mary O’Rourke Praised As “Hard Working” At Bridge Naming Ceremony
Mary O'Rourke held ministerial roles throughout the 80s, 90s and 2000s.
No Mini Budget Planned Despite Pressure Over Fuel And Energy Prices
Calls have been made by opposition parties for immediate supports.
Africa Day Celebrations Kick Off Across The Midlands
Westmeath will begin their hosting events first.
Tánaiste Hails ‘Proof’ Of Help to Buy Scheme Success Across The Midlands
Laois leads the way across the midlands region.
Westmeath Woman Recounts Israeli Interception
Louise McCormack is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to Gaza.
Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Offaly House Fire
A man in his 20s is to appear before Tullamore District Court this evening.
Mercosur Trade Deal Kicks Into Action Ahead Of European Court Ruling
There has been widespread opposition to the deal from Irish farmers.
Westmeath Woman "Deeply Ashamed" Of Spitting Incident
60 year old Ann Creagh of Harbour Street in Ballynacargy was in Mullingar District Court this week.
