The national number, however, has jumped by almost a third.
There's been a marginal drop in hate crime in the midlands.
There were 20 hate-related incidents in the region in 2022, compared to 21 the year prior, according to new figures from the Gardaí.
The national number, however, has jumped by almost a third, with 582 incidents reported to Gardaí last year.
Justice Minister Simon Harris says while the figures are worrying, he is encouraged that more people are going to the Gardai:
Midlands Social Housing Delivery Up 9% In 2025
Laois and Westmeath saw steady rises.
Shane Lowry Says Daughter Helped Him See Positives After Florida Finish
Lowry missed out on victory at the Cognizant Classic last week.
Westmeath Festival Celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge With Free Community Events
Seachtain na Gaeilge runs until the 17th of March.
Hearing Aid Company Set To Help Deaf Laois Couple
Blackberry Hearing are offering free hearing aids after hearing their story on Midlands 103.
Laois School Fundraising To Reach VEX Worlds In America
The RNS Robotics team from Rosenallis National School are representing Ireland in St.Louis this April.
Midlands Project Wins National Impact Award
Midlands Ireland won the honour at this year's All-Ireland Community and Council Awards.
Garda Representative Association Slam Suspension of Detective Over Bike Loan
The detective who had been stationed in the Midlands is set to get over €250,000 in damages.
Fuel Industry Reps Warned Action Will Be Taken Over Pricing Malpractice
Enterprise Minister and Westmeath Longford TD Peter Burke will meet with energy representative bodies tomorrow.
Midlands Man Killed On M4 Was Over Eight Times Above Drink Driving Limit
The 49-year-old taxi driver suffered fatal injuries in the crash on the westbound carriageway of the M4 on March 13th, 2024.
Harry Styles Opens Up On Bandmates Death
They were bandmates with Westmeath's Niall Horan.
Midlands Households Exposed As EU Gas Markets Tighten – Midlands MEP
Nina Carberry wants to activate the gas crisis protocol.
Cancer Strategy Underfunded As Midlands Hospitals Face Rising Demand
Equipment needs replacing urgently according to Sorca Clarke.
Nicola Coughlan Speaks Out On Body Positivity
The Bridgerton star has family roots in Geashill.
Trócaire Warns Climate Crisis Poses Threat To Women And Girls
The Trócaire Box Appeal is launching this Lent.
Plans Submitted To Turn Historic House Into Modern Wedding Village
Ballindoolin House is siutated in Edenderry.
Sugar Plum Sweetery Win Westmeath Enterprise Award
The company was founded in 2022.
Army, Navy And Air Corps Seek Young Recruits And Female Cadets
Cadetships are open until this Monday.
Public Encouraged To Report Petrol Pump Overcharging To CCPC
Fuel retailers have been called to meet Enterprise Minister over concerns about sharp price rises.
Government Urged To Tackle Land Access Crisis For Young Farmers
Laois TD Willie Aird wants to see action being taken.
Laois Councillor Confirms Eye Clinic To Reopen
The service is long awaited in the area.
