Figures have shown how oil is used to heat homes.
Heating oil has been proven as the midlands' preferred method of heating their space.
CSO figures published today show between 2009 and 2024, 53 percent of homes in Westmeath used heating oil as their primary source of warmth.
That same figure is 52 percent in Offaly and 41 percent in Laois.
Nationally, mains gas is the most popular form of heating a home or premises.
Five Couples Remain In Limbo Over Future Midlands Homes
A liquidator has been appointed to the developer of the homes Meathamatic.
Russian Spy Ship Near Irish Waters
The Yantar entered waters in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone last year.
Status Yellow Low Temperature And Ice Warning Issued For Midlands
Met Eireann have issued the alert to come into effect from 11 pm tonight.
Uisce Eireann Working To Prevent Future Hosepipe Bans In Westmeath
Homes and businesses around Mullingar were hit with a long running conservation order this year.
Two People Held In The Midlands Over Garda Corruption Investigation
A member of the force is being questioned over a missing drug seizure.
Councils Turn To Public Consultation Over Midlands Greenway
The proposed greenway will run from Monasterevin to Portarlington.
"Do Nothing Government" Can Lift Passenger Cap When It Wants - Michael O'Leary
The Ryanair chief is voicing his frustration over the time it's taking to lift the cap.
Revenue Seize Over €1m Worth Of Contraband
The seizures have been carried out by Revenue officers in intelligence led operations.
€1m Upgrade Works To Start On Athlone SEC Office
The OPW led project will improve the functionality of the building.
Watermain Upgrade Projects Completed in Westmeath
The works were carried out under Uisce Eireann's Leakage Reduction Programme.
Planning Permission For Glamping Pods Submitted By Offaly Tourist Attraction
Mount Brisoe Organic Farm in Daingean is looking to expand its offering.
Extension Granted For Midlands Student Accommodation Project
The deadline for completed work is down for 2030.
Councillor Conflict Reaches New Levels Of Foul Mouthed Farce In Offaly
Aoife Masterson and John Leahy clashed during a monthly meeting.
Man Convicted Of Assault Remains Offaly GAA Club Treasurer
Club members are reportedly unhappy with the situation.
SIPTU President Pledges Focus On Housing
Alan Lindley was recently made an Honourary SIPTU President.
Public Consultations Set For Midlands Windfarm Project
BnM aim to built a new turbine across Offaly and Westmeath.
Sinn Féin Pushes For Action On Garda Staffing Shortages
One measure is raising Templemore’s intake capacity to 275 trainees.
Support Programme For Former Fastway Workers To Launch In The Midlands
Nuvion went into receivership last month.
Midlands Schools Secure Funding For Summer Improvement Projects
Funding will also be provided by the Department of Education.
Former Offaly GAA Chair Headlines 'Breakfast And Banter' Event
Michael Duignan and a number of guest speakers will be at the Charleville Centre today.
