Eight of the top twelve most sought-after presents will cost less than €40.
Toy retailers in the UK have predicted this year's Christmas top sellers will include Barbies, Pokemon and Paw Patrol.
But the annual DreamToys list shows eight of the top twelve most sought-after presents will cost less than €40 as parents deal with the cost of living crisis.
The Toy Retailers Association's top picks also include a dollhouse, Star Wars Lego and a cuddly giraffe.
Laois Woman Set Guinness World Record In Largest Ever Clarinet Orchestra
Mountmellick's Maeve Furey helped set the record.
Tickets Slashed To €4 Across Midlands Cinemas This Weekend
The deal is part of the celebrations for National Cinema Weekend.
The Traitors Mark White "I Had Nothing To Lose"
The Traitors Star Mark White reflects on this time on the hit show, adjusting to life after the castle and shares his advise for this year's cast.
Other Voices: The Anam Sessions To Return Next Week
Emo Court in Laois will feature.
First Batch Of Electric Picnic Tickets Sell Out
The first round of tickets for 2027 are completely booked out.
Midlands Traitors Contestant Survives Leading Challenge
Athlone IT Support worker Sam led the cast through last night's hide and seek challenge.
Bressie Brings Album Tour Full Circle With Special Westmeath Cathedral Gig
The Mullingar musician will be performing this October and November.
Rose Of Tralee To Lead Midlands Pride Parade
Westmeath's Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh was crowned as this year's Rose of Tralee last month.
Lovely Laois Homecoming To Celebrate Local Icons And Four Unsung Heroes
The festival gets underway this weekend.
The Traitors Ireland Returns
IT support worker Sam will be representing Westmeath.
PHOTOS: Electric Picnic 2026
Amble, and Fontaines DC took to the main stage over the weekend.
Picnic Goers Asked To Return Home Safely
The Three day Laois Festival closed last night.
Midlands LGBT Project Lots Of Conversations Still Need To Happen
The organisation provides a range of services across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
Sun Shines At Electric Picnic
Jade gets the main stage underway at 6pm.
Folk Collective Group Bring First Tour To Midlands
The Céadaoin Collective, featuring Midlands members, bring their show to Moate this weekend.
Festival-Goers Warned About The Dangers Of Next-Day Drink-Driving After Electric Picnic
The festival will be taking place until Sunday.
Electric Picnic Gates Open For 80,000 Festival-Goers
The gates opened at 2:00pm.
Westmeath Activist Shortlisted For National GALA Person Of The Year Award
Christine O'Mahony is the founder of Mullingar 4 All.
Gardaí Warn Of Heavy Traffic In Laois As Electric Picnic Gets Underway
Motorists are being instructed to follow the Garda traffic plan.
Maura Higgins To Host ‘Blind Date’ Reboot For Disney+
Filming will get underway later this year.
