There is a status yellow alert in affect.
A fog warning is in place for Offaly and Westmeath and 16 other counties this morning.
The status yellow alert will remain in effect until midday.
Motorists are urged to take extra care, as dense fog is impairing visibility in places.
Westmeath Nutritionist Issues Advice On Blue Monday
Today is Blue Monday, described as the most depressing day of the year.
Appeal For Information Following Laois Car Break-In
The incident happened on Friday evening.
"No Hope" For Government To Deliver Housing Plans Without Adopting New Model - Mullooly
The Government are planning to deliver 300,000 homes by 2030.
LISTEN: Westmeath Photographer Who Captured Murmurtation
The spectacular display happened at dusk, when a huge flock of starlings took to the sky.
Midlands Man Killed In Workplace Accident To Be Laid To Rest This Morning
Paddy Harney died after a workplace accident in a concrete manufacturing plant in Athlone last week.
Irish Penal Reform Trust Queries Inconsistent State Justice Strategy
The IPRT is welcoming some proposals but say they're strongly against the construction of a super prison.
Laois County Council Wants Schools To Display Cold Snap "Resilience" In Future
The local authority in Laois is meeting today to review their operations over the cold snap.
Regional Independents Seeking Opposition Speaking Time A "Farce" Says Sinn Féin
Independents who won't become ministers are looking to create a technical group to secure speaking time on opposition benches.
Programme For Government Failed to Address Teacher Shortage Crisis-INTO
The INTO are 'disappointed' with the governments draft programme, published yesterday.
More Properties In Offaly To Connect To Fibre Broadband Ahead Of Schedule
Areas near Banagher, Birr and Tullamore will be connected a year early.
Stevie Nicks Hat And Springsteen Guitar Among Items Going For Auction
An Athlone man co-founded the auctioneers hosting the charity event.
Amount Of New Houses Started In Midlands Almost Doubled in 2024
It comes from the latest commencement figures from the Department of Housing.
Hospitality Sector Must Work With Government For Accessible Supports - Deputy Burke
The new coalition deal will see the long-campaigned for lowering of the hospitality VAT rate.
Tributes Paid To Westmeath Man In His 70's Who Died In Workplace Accident
Paddy Harney was working at a concrete manufacturing plant in Bealnamulla.
Additional Apprenticeships Could Solve Housing Crisis - Offaly Auctioneer
An Annual rise in apprenticeships could benefit housing developments.
Ireland's First Mobile Pet Therapy Unit To Be Launched In Westmeath
The official launch will take place at the end of this month.
'Midlands Wedding Fayre' Taking Place This Weekend
The Bridge House Hotel is hosting the event on Sunday, January 19th from 12-4pm.
Severe Shortage Of Special Needs School Places In Westmeath
A Longford Westmeath TD is calling on the government to prioritise the issue.
Almost €9m Goes Towards Midlands Active-Travel This Year
Active Travel grants have just been announced for 2025 by the National Transport Authority.
Close To €1m In Parking Fees For Midlands Patients In 2023
Concessions for long term patients have been campaigned for repeatedly.
