The figure is now up to 12 in the region.
Two extra special classes are being approved for the 2026/27 academic year in Offaly.
Scoil Bhríde in Croghan and Clonlisk National School are set to receive approval, which now brings the total number of schools in the county with special classes for the upcoming school year to 12.
Fine Gael TD for Offaly, Deputy John Clendennen says it's a timely move:
Alfie Devine is sharing his own experience as Focus Ireland's Foster Care Week kicks off.
LAWPRO To Host Public Meeting In Laois On Water Quality Upgrades
The meeting will be held at the Maldron Hotel this evening.
Revenue Officers Seize Over €8.2m Of Contraband
The bulk of the contraband consists of nine million cigarettes estimated at around €8.1 million.
Minister Urges Insurers To Adopt New Motor Policy Transparency Code
Customers can view a summary of their quote or renewal and an explanation of any premium changes.
Westmeath Man Jailed For Sexual Abuse Of Sister
79-year-old Seán Monaghan pleaded guilty.
Laois Woman's Documentary With Colin Farrell Premieres
The film had its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival.
Farmers Stage Tractor Protest At Bord Bia HQ
Calls are being for made for the Chair of Bord Bia Larry Murrin to step down.
Flights Limited From Abu Dhabi As Ireland Monitors Middle East Tensions
There are concerns following attacks across the Middle East over the weekend.
Local Enterprise Week Kicks Off Across Midlands
Events are being organised by LEOs in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
Midlands Library Hosting ‘The Forgotten Peterhead Men’ Lecture
It's happening in Edgeworthstown Community Library.
Offaly Singer-Songwriter Surges Into Dancing With The Stars Semi-Finals
Tolü Makay scored a perfect 40 last night.
Midlands Pharma Facility To Receive €432m In Funding
Novo Nordisk employs over 260 people in Athlone.
Laois Roads Policing Unit Arrested Intoxicated Driver
A roadside drug test returned positive for illegal substances.
Arrests And Drug Seizures In Offaly Operation
Illegal e-scooters were also seized.
SNA Protest Held Outside Department Of Education In Athlone
Over 100 SNA's have gathered outside this afternoon with more set to join.
Westmeath Woman Running Hair Loss Awareness Event This Weekend
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is running the event from her own experience this Sunday in Mullingar.
Laois County Council Continue Work On Rat Infestation
The local authority say they have advised residents of Esker Hills in Portlaoise of the outbreak.
Midlands MEP Welcomes Step Forward On EU Consent Based Definition of Rape
There is currently no shared EU definition of rape due to disagreements among member states.
Offaly County Council Call For Public Frog Sightings
They're asking members of the public to record any sightings online as part of the IPCC'S 'Hop To It' Survey.
Midlands MEP Condemns Provisional Implementation Of Mercosur
Ciaran Mullooly is warning it undermines democratic process and legal certainty within the bloc.
