Just under €10,000 worth of cannabis was seized during two searches.
Two arrests have been made following drug seizures in Laois.
A man his twenties was taken into custody following a discovery of €6,600 worth of cannabis in Portlaoise.
A second search of a house, also in Portlaoise - led to the seizure of cannabis valued at €3,200 and a man in his late 30's was arrested.
Both have been charged with Possession of Drugs for Sale or Supply and are due before Portlaoise district court.
Man Charged With Assault Of Elderly Woman In Westmeath Further Remanded In Custody
He appeared before Athlone District Court this morning.
Emergency Measures Needed To Protect Farming Industry
A European Election Candidate has described it as a "dying" industry.
Concerns Over Impact Of Heavy Traffic On Westmeath Town
Athlone introduced a new one-way system into the town in 2018.
Number Of Measles Cases In Ireland Still A Concern
Three cases have been found in the Dublin Midlands region.
Tullamore Woman Leads Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
The Offaly teacher says she’s ready for the challenge of President of CCÉ.
Delayed Payments For Farmers To Be Discussed At Public Meeting
The scheme is for farmers impacted by the flooding along the River Shannon.
Increase In 'Keyboard Warriors' Engaged In Hate Speech - Nigerian Man In Laois
Gardaí say there's been a 12% increase in hate crime.
Petition For Pedestrian Crossing In Laois Village Nears Target
It has received over 370 signatures so far.
Laois Glamping Site Recognised For 'Consistently Great Reviews'
The site has picked up a Travelers' Choice Award.
Westmeath Actress Lands Leading Role In New Series
Sky's new thriller will star the local actress.
Just Over 50 Midlands Homes Available To Rent - Daft.ie
Westmeath has the largest number of those.
Athlone Student Named Female Cycling Ambassador
Aishling has been honored at a ceremony in Dublin.
Fine Gael Selects General Election Candidates For Longford-Westmeath
The candidates already sit in the Dáil and the Seanad, respectively.
Calls To Build Westmeath School To Tackle Waiting Lists
A local councillor says existing schools are at capacity.
Man Charged With Assault Of Elderly Woman In Westmeath Due Back In Court
He last appeared before the courts last week.
12% Rise In Hate Crimes In 2023
That's according to new figures by Gardaí.
Midlands Community Groups Encouraged To Apply For Just Transition Funding
The Regenerative Tourism And Replacement Scheme is worth a total of €17m to be divided up among various projects.
Three People Arrested Following Drugs Seizure In Laois
Drugs were seized from the passengers of a car stopped by Gardaí.
Betting Industry "Not Doing Enough" To Tackle Problem Gambling
It's estimated over 130,000 in Ireland can be classed as having a problem.
Hoped UK Government Would "Be More Respectful" To Ireland With Immigration Along The NI Border
A Midlands North West Candidate has written to the First Minister of Northern Ireland.
