And it's only getting busier in the build up to Christmas.
Midlands mail centres are currently processing two million letters a day.
Over the Christmas period, An Post's Portlaoise hub sorts up on 600,000 small parcels every week.
While Athlone Mail Centre receives 400,000 a week.
The postal service expects that to increase further over the week ahead, as we inch closer to Christmas.
Trina Murray from Moate Post Office says they're already handling large volumes:
Unsafe Residents And Overcrowded Rooms Highlighted In IPA Accommodation Centre
They're among the concerns raised by residents to the Health Watchdog.
Midlands Taxi Numbers See Significant Drop Since 2019
23 counties have seen a reduction in the past five years.
Approval Granted For Mullingar Hospital To Recruit Staff For Paediatric Diabetes Service
The clinic has been facing pressures due to staffing and resources.
Aontú Blames Lack Of Government Action For Increasing Road Deaths
63 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year.
Westmeath Solar Farm Proposals Up For Decision
The project would see the farm operated for a period of 40 years.
Century-Old Westmeath Business To Close
It first started operating in 1911.
Lack Of Supply Leads To 8% Jump In Midlands House Prices - Association of Irish Mortgage Advisers
House price growth in the midlands is exceeding the national average.
Taoiseach Offers Assurances Over Government's Focus On Westmeath Paediatric Diabetes Services
Concern is being voiced about the State's approach to ensuring the service continues.
Robot Dogs And Psyche Tests Feature On TUS Athlone Open Day
Leaving cert students will be taking guided tours of the campus today.
Release Date For Leaving Cert Results Revealed
It's slightly later than usual.
Westmeath Star Robbie Henshaw Opens New Vision Ireland Store
The rugby superstar is encouraging everyone to 'Skip the Skip.'
Clear Choice On €20m Offaly Hospice Site, Says North Westmeath Hospice
The Health Minister is due to make a decision on the site shortly.
Tara Mines Set To Reopen
The mine has been closed since last June.
Childcare "Crisis" Forcing Closure Of Laois Provider
The Cullohill provider has been in business for a decade and a half.
Almost 600 Knives Seized By Midlands Gardaí Since 2020
It comes after Cabinet agreed tougher sentences for those caught with a knife.
Nurse Transferred From Portlaoise Hospital To Alleviate Pressure On MRHM - Sinn Féin
She'll be used until a new appointee is released to the Paediatric Diabetes Service.
Offaly Town's Masterplan Prioritising 'Walkability'
The strategy also highlights the need to tackle dereliction in the town.
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Offaly Man Who Died In Workplace Incident
Mark Walsh passed away on Monday.
Petition For Westmeath Paediatric Diabetes Service Picks Up Over 1.5k Signatures
The 'Keep Mullingar Open' petition has a target of 2,500 signatures.
24 Hour Gym Coming To Offaly
Planning has been granted for a new Snap Fitness gym in Tullamore.
