As many as 120 students are out every day.
Nearly a fifth of students at an Offaly school are absent every day.
Coláiste Choilm Tullamore could see as many as 120 students out daily, in a school of 680 students.
That's a significant increase on pre-pandemic figures, when average absenteeism ranged from 60 to 80 pupils.
Guidance Counsellor of Coláiste Choilm Tullamore, Theresa Burke, says students staying up late playing online games is a driving factor in absenteeism:
Another Fatality Following Offaly House Fire
The blaze broke out in Edenderry this morning.
New Laois Primary Schools Needed To Meet Future Demand
LOETB is indicating it's willing to be patrons.
HSE Lacking "Integrity" And "Sincerity" In Offaly Hospice Fallout - Fergus McDonnell
The Edenderry Councillor insists the health service owes Offaly Hospice Committee €312k.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €458K In Various Operations
Seizures took place in the Midlands and other counties.
Niall Horan Teases Irish Tour Dates
The Mullingar singer has teased a new tour announcement for his upcoming album.
Midlands Meteorologist Explains Rise In Earth's Climate
A new climate report is showing the past 11 years were the hottest on record.
Westmeath Entrepreneur Goes Global With 'The Raw Network'
The platform is powered by tech and AI to reshape the music industry.
BnM Granted Approval For 100m Offaly Wind Monitoring Mast
The mast is stationed in Cloneyhurke's Garryhinch Bog.
Longford Westmeath TD Criticises 'Hands-Off' Government
Sorca Clarke says Governments response needs to be as serious as the problem.
Evictions In Ireland Expected To Surge
A Laois auctioneer says housing costs will continue to climb.
Westmeath Man Avoids Jail For Dublin City Punch-Up
Another man has been prosecuted separately in relation to the incident.
Midlands Man Uses Survival Skills To Rescue Missing Teenagers
Robert Wallace from Westshore Survival in Athlone assisted a Gardai search on Saturday.
Midlands Ireland Conference Celebrates Regional Transformation
It empowers Local Entrepreneurs.
Westmeath Man Calls for Support In Fundraiser After MND Diagnosis
The 'Drink Tea for MND' campaign is taking place across communities.
House Prices On The Rise In The Midlands
The figures are according to the latest REA survey.
Drug Convictions Soar In Midlands
An Offaly town seen a 180% increase on 2024.
Dog Has New Best Friend After Offaly Rescue
Bru fell down an abandoned well in Birr.
TII Pressured To Provide Update On Major Midlands Road Project
The N4 Mullingar to Rooskey project is currently in its design and environmental evaluation phase,
Edenderry Festival Lineup Revealed
The Tumbling Paddies are set to feature in this year's edition on July 3rd and 4th.
Midlands-Based Student Takes Bronze At Culinary Contest
Lesslie Angeles Terrazas Miguel from TUS Athlone came 3rd in the the Professional Student Chef of the Year.
