Owners are being asked to keep animals indoors when possible.
A Midlands animal welfare group is warning fireworks are already causing distress to pets and livestock, with several weeks still to go until Halloween.
Owners are being urged to keep animals indoors where possible and prepare safe, quiet spaces as the number of fireworks increases.
Martina Kenny from 'My Lovely Horse Rescue' says the sudden noise can cause severe fear and panic.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash On Offaly Road
The incident took place this morning.
Westmeath Man Accused Of Stealing €7k Worth Of Golf Clubs From Employer
Matthew Maslin appeared before Mullingar District Court.
Midlands MEP Highlights Housing Pressures Facing Young Workers
Ciaran Mullooly was speaking in Strasbourg about the issue.
HSE Dublin And Midlands Launches Winter Vaccine Programme
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are now available to help protect people from serious illness this winter.
Laois Man Takes On RTÉ’s ‘The Random Driving Test’ Tonight
"The Random Driving Test" airs at 7pm.
Offaly Pharmacist Urges Older People To Take Up Free Bowel Screening
Eligibility for the BowelScreen programme is being extended to those aged 57 to 71.
Five Midlands Schools To Join Safe Routes To School Programme
Two schools in Laois and Westmeath are joining alongside an Offaly school.
Rural Homelessness On The Rise As Referrals Increase By 54%
Good Shepherd Centre referrals to homelessness and housing services rose 54% in 2025.
