Referrals were by just under 40% in the first half of this year nationally.
Demand for youth mental health supports is up by over 50% in the Midlands.
New figures from mental health charity Jigsaw show referrals for its services in Laois and Offaly are up by 53.8% in the first half of this year.
Roscommon recorded a 63% increase, while nationally, referrals are up by just under 40% in the first six month of 2026.
Laois Village Aiming For Major Parish Hall Redevelopment
Locals are setting up an limited company to oversee any works at Clonaslee's Parochial Hall.
Midlands MEP Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Women From Domestic Violence
Women’s Aid’s Femicide Watch raises awareness of the dangers women face.
Midlands Senator Calls For More Support For Families Facing Drug Debt Intimidation
Joe Flaherty made the call yesterday in the Seanad.
Laois GAA Club Relying On State Funding And Community Support For New Clubhouse
Clonaslee St Manman's are looking to improve their club ground facilities.
Laois Parish Seeks More People To Take On Services
The parish in Clonaslee is looking for people who are trained as ministers in the Eucharist and of the Word.
Offaly Councillors Support Midlands Hospice
The motion on the Midlands Hospice project received support from all councillors, bar one,
Water Outage Affecting Westmeath Households
Resevoir repair works are underway near Castlepollard.
HSE Urges Midlands Public To Plan Ahead For Bank Holiday Healthcare
Out-of-Hours GP Services and injury units will be available over the weekend.
