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:
New Laois County Council Chief Exec Speaks Of "Honour & Privilege"
Michael Rainey is returning to the Laois local authority after half a decade in Carlow.
Pipe Bombs, Cocaine, Cannabis, And Cash Seized In Ballinasloe
Gardaí made the discoveries in two searches over the course of yesterday.
Simplifying Refurbishment Grants A Priority For General Election Candidate
Laura O'Neill is running for a seat in Longford-Westmeath.
SIPTU Bord Na Móna Workers Say Recycling Company Is Up For Sale
The union have been raising concerns for months.
Laois Boy's Fundraiser Reaches More Than Double Its Target
He will be walking in aid of Irish Dogs for the Disabled.
Nikita Hand Faced Brutal Cross-Examination In Civil Case - Laois Law Professor
The 35-year-old won her case against Conor McGregor.
Laois Candidate Defends Taoiseach Following Exchange With Carer
He is describing Simon Harris as "approachable".
Westmeath Athletics Club To Publish Book to Mark 50th Anniversary
Mullingar Harriers's book will be published next September.
Westmeath Households Expected To Have Water Supply Restored Today
Alternative water supplies were deployed to homes following Storm Bert.
Government Must Recognise Carers - Sorca Clarke
Sinn Fein wants to see the carer's allowance means test abolished.
Public Consultations On Westmeath Wind Farm Project Begin This Week
Coole Hall will play host to a meeting on Wednesday.
A Further 2,500 Westmeath Premises Can Connect To High Speed Broadband
Over 11,000 premises can now pre order fibre broadband.
Westmeath Business Attends Leading Business Tourism Conference
Glasson Lakehouse is attending as a Meet in Ireland partner.
Portartlington Connector Bus Line To Be Discontinued
The service will end from November 30th.
Midlands Parents Concerned Over A Lack Of Therapists In Special Schools
Some examples include psychologists and physio therapists.
28% Of People In The Dublin Midlands Region Have A Medical Card
There are over 1m people in the region.
Comedy Gig Want To Show How Menopause Can Be Fun
It's coming to Westmeath tonight.
Midlands Likely To Escape Worst Of Storm Bert's Rain
A red alert has been issued for Galway and Cork.
Peter Burke Points Finger At Finance Minister Over VAT Rate Saga
The Fine Gael Minister is running for re-election in Longford-Westmeath.
Laois Teen Found Safe And Well
He has been reported missing since last Tuesday.
