47 of the items smuggled into Midlands Prison were weapons.
Over 260 items were smuggled into Midlands prisons in the first 10 months of last year.
New figures from the Irish Independent show 190 contraband items were found in the Midlands prison, 47 of which were weapons, the third highest number nationally.
64 phones and 79 drug packages were also seized from the facility.
77 items were smuggled in Portlaoise prison, 2 weapons, 20 phones and 55 drug packages.
WEATHER: What’s disrupted locally?
From bingos to businesses, cold weather is causing problems!
31 Year Old Son Charged With Murdering Westmeath Mother
Mirjana Pap's body was discovered in Roscommon on Monday.
Significant Rise In Number Of Patients On Trolleys Around The Country.
Less than 20 people are on trolleys across hospitals in the midlands today.
Increase In Retrofitting Course Enrolements For The Fourth Year In A Row
There were over 6,000 enrolements recorded nationally last year.
Laois and Offaly Fall Under Status Orange Snow and Ice Warning
A Status Orange alert is going to be in place for six counties.
Rise Of New Homes Completed Across Midlands
The new statistics come from the CSO'S year in numbers report.
New Education Guide Advises Parents On Dealing With Masculinity Influencers
It will help parents to address the problem.
More People In Westmeath Could Be Detecting Cancer Due To Screenings
LARCC Westmeath has seen rising numbers of newpeople requiring their services over the last year.
Midlands Homelessness Continues To Rise
Half of those currently homeless in the Midlands fall into the 25-44 age bracket.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Of Westmeath Woman
Westmeath Gardaí say a man in his 30s is being detained at a Garda station in the region.
Vaping Is Affecting Musicians At Parties And Events
No regulations around vapes mean people are using them in enclosed spaces.
Appeal Filed To ABP On Major Development In Offaly
The project includes a convenience retailer and pharmacy.
Midlands Prison Operating At 110% Capacity
Both prisons in the region are currently over their bed capacity.
Mullingar Pharmacist Says Dry January Benefits Physical And Mental Health
The challenge has become more popular in recent years.
Weather Advisory For Sleet And Snow To Kick In At Midnight
Frost, snow and very low temperatures are expected next week.
Fresh Appeal Issued For Information On Midlands Woman Missing For 31 Years
Imelda Keenan was last seen on this day in 1994 in Waterford.
Faster Upskilling Of Teachers Could Help Recruitment Crisis-TUI
Maths and Irish are the subjects with the biggest shortage of qualified teachers.
Snow Could Fall In Midlands As Temperatures Set To Drop To -3 Degrees
The warning is in effect until 11 o'clock tomorrow morning.
EV Sales In Midlands Continued To Decrease In 2024
The biggest drop in sales was in Offaly at almost 30%.
Gardaí Investigating Robbery And Assault In Laois
The incident happened yesterday evening.
