It’s in place until 7pm.
A status yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for eight counties, including Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
Met Éireann is warning of localised flooding in areas.
The weather alert is valid until 7 o'clock this evening.
Ireland’s Oldest Person Dies Aged 109
Eileen Hynes lived until the age of 109.
Midlands Hospice Long Overdue - Hospice Fundraising Committee
An Coimisiún Pleanála granted permission for the hospice yesterday.
Westmeath Town Set For First Official Pride Parade This Weekend
The event it taking place in Athlone.
Westmeath Business Wins €15k Award For Supporting Irish Business
Flamers was recognised by Guaranteed Irish.
€1bn Data Centre And Energy Campus Approved For Westmeath
The green light has been given for the proposed facility near Rochfortbridge.
Laois TD Criticises Lack Of EV Charging Infrastructure
The Transport Minister says 24 charging points are planned for Laois.
JFK 50 Mile Challenge Returns To Midlands
The route passes through Westmeath, Meath and Cavan.
Midlands Man To Stand Trial Over Alleged €200k Deception Case
Bright Banda will appear in Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court next month.
EPA Seeks Tougher Action On Illegal Peat Cutting
Midlands sites were highlighted for illegal peat extraction.
Laois Shop Owner Hopeful Businesses Will Be Helped By Over The Shop Grant
The owner of Midland Hardware in Rathdowney David Ryan says it will increase their busy customer base.
Laois Councillor Backs Council Buying Derelict Town Centre Properties
Fine Gael Councillor for Rathdowney, John King feels it will add a new lease of life to the town centre.
Midlands TD Calls For Public Access To Rare Disease Treatment
Skyclarys is the first approved therapy demonstrated to slow disease progression.
Midlands MEP Launches EU Report Aimed At Speeding Up Housing Delivery
The report proposes measures to deliver a more strategic approach to environmental protection.
IFA Urges Farmers To Sell Confidently As Beef Demand Strengthens
Declan Hanrahan expects summer food service demand to boost retail demand.
Raffle Launched For Four Sold-Out Electric Picnic Tickets
The festival takes place in Stradbally this August.
Laois Hotel Earns Place Among World’s Most Exceptional Luxury Stays
Ballyfin Demesne is among the recipients of the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown Awards.
Midlands Hospice Secures Planning Permission
An Coimisiún Pleanala granted planning permission for the project.
Gardai Investigating Firearm Incident In Offaly Town
It took place in Tullamore this morning.
Offaly Town Highlighted As Ideal Business Location
GoSales Solutions in Edenderry is hiring workers.
EU Launches Legal Action Against Ireland Over Peat Cutting Enforcement
The move by the European Commission was announced today.
