The FBD Young Farmer of the Year awards took place last night honoring farmers nationwide.
A Laois man has scored success at this year's FBD Young Farmer of the Year awards.
Martin O'Reilly has been named as the Dairy Farmer of the Year at a ceremony at the Heritage Hotel in Laois.
Mr. O'Reilly also won the Macra Agricultural Skillnet Biodiversity Young Farmer of the Year award.
30 year old Christopher Cahill from Cavan was crowned as the Young Farmer of the Year.
Wall Displays Names Of Those Who Passed Away Following Farming Accidents
A charity dedicated to supporting families after a farm accident is displaying the wall at this year's National Ploughing Championships.
Laois Sees Largest Fall In Number Of Empty Shops
Two midlands counties are below the national average for commercial vacancy rate.
Slight Reduction In Midlands Electricity Bills Last Year - CSO
Gas bills, however, saw a significant increase in 2023.
President Officially Opens National Ploughing Championships In Laois
The major agri-event kicked off in Laois today.
Fianna Fáil Poll At A "Historic Low" Among Farmers
Farmers want to see a new rural-focused party.
Calls On Government To Do More For 'Bog Based Roads' In Offaly
Bog roads can need more frequent repair works.
Two Midlands Secondary Schools To Add New Leaving Cert Subject
43 schools around the country will see the addition of the subject.
Drunk Driver 'Five Times Over Legal Limit' Arrested In Offaly
They were stopped by Gardaí assisting at the Banagher Horse Fair.
Gardaí Appeal For Help In Finding Missing Laois Woman
She's been missing since last Friday.
Calls For More Rural Representation In Westmeath Town's Transport Plan
The draft includes car journey alternatives and supporting integration with the Greenway.
Independent Ireland Agri Policy Disregards Re-Wetting Of Boglands
The plan would also see €1b set aside for a Minister of Fisheries.
Tánaiste Insists No By Elections Planned Before General Election
Minister Martin also wants to see the current Government remain in place until February.
Education, Action, And Observation Prioritised In Offaly Bog Protection Project
A new initiative is being launched at Lough Boora Discovery Park.
"Year On Year Underfunding" Is Selling Students Short - TUS President Vincent Cunnane
The President of TUS says funding increases have been cancelled out by inflation.
More Than 1,300 People Waiting Over 18 Months For Hospital Appointments In The Midlands
The highest figure in the region comes in the Regional Hospital Mullingar.
Over 250 Cases Of People Not Turning Up To Their Driving Test Across The Midlands
The fees retained from no-shows in the region amounts to €15,000.
State Looking At Measures To Support Businesses In Budget 2025
Groups around the country have been calling for the reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector.
Major Westmeath Wastewater More Than Halfway To Being Complete
The upgrade is worth €114m.
'Indian Summer' Expected This Week
High temperatures are on the way.
Laois Gardaí Arrest Two Motorists For Driving Under The Influence
Both arrests were made on the motorway over the weekend.
