The future of the honey bee was discussed last weekend in Athlone.
The Irish native honey bee is under threat of extinction.
Their existential future was the focus of last weekend's Irish Honey Bee Society's annual conference in Athlone.
Killucan small commercial beekeeper Tom McDonnell, believes if honeybees mate with bees imported into the country, it will affect the native species in Ireland.
He says hybridisation will cause a range of issues for beekeepers:
Gardaí Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Midlands Man
He is missing since Friday.
Town Centre First Policy Meeting To Be Held In Westmeath This Week
The aim of the scheme is to boost the towns.
Westmeath Butchers To Close Doors For Final Time
Shane Maher Butchers in Moate is to close on March 29th and has won Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards.
Ireland Doesn't Need To Follow US In Creating New Departments-Brian Stanley
The Laois TD believes it's unnecessary and thinks existing departments need to improve efficiency.
TV Vet Reckons We'll Be Conversing With Animals Within 20 Years
Ballyfin man, Noel Fitzpatrick of 'The Supervet' believes new technology will bring us closer to animals.
Midlands Community Centres Set To Receive Over €2m
It comes in the latest round of the Community Centre Investment Fund.
The State Has Failed Children With Autism For Years -Sorca Clarke
The Longford Westmeath TD has personal experience with the system, as two of her boys have autism.
CAO Applications See Substantial Surge
A midlands guidance counsellor is putting the increase down to demographics.
Former Minister Of State for Foreign Affairs In Favour Of White House Visit
Laois TD Sean Fleming held the role up until this year.
Pornographic Deepfakes More Likely To Affect Women - Maria Walsh
The Midlands North West MEP is highlighting loopholes in current deepfake legislation.
New Safety System Installed For Westmeath Level Crossing
The warning system has been installed in a bid to reduce "near misses" at level crossings.
Midlands Won't See Rain For Seven Days - Carlow Weather
However winds will be still blustering through the region.
Grade Inflation Set To Benefit Students Who Deferred College Place In 2024
Inflation as recently as last year was as high as 7%.
Bord Na Móna Recycling Workers Not Happy With Treatment
Worked voted in favour of a strike.
Offaly Pharmacist To Swap Counter For Arctic Circle Challenge
Lusmagh's Lisa Byrne is joining a team of 14 women to tackle the Arctic Circle in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation.
Midlands Agri Shows Secure €65k In 2025 Funding
Seven shows across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are in line for State support.
Portlaoise Parents For Safer Streets Campaigning For Road Safety
This comes following the tragic deaths of two children on roads in the area.
Offaly's First Garden Sharing Programme Is Launching In Birr
The project leaders believe it will bring a sense of 'serendipity' to the town.
LOETB Win Two Awards at AONTAS Star Awards
Transformative Journey for Traveller Women and Beyond the Barriers have gained recognition.
Westmeath Cafe Close Following Fire
Gardaí say their enquiries are ongoing into the fire at Athlone's Poppy Fields Cafe.
