Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in Ireland.
Westmeath County Council is launching a smoke-free environment campaign.
'Not Around Us' is the local authority's bid to make Westmeath tobacco free.
Figures from the Department of Health Tobacco Free Ireland Report, have found smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in Ireland.
Sláintecaire Healthy Communities Development Officer, Brigid Geoghen, says it will safeguard peoples futures:
Offaly Nutritionist Gives Advice For Lent
Going sugar - free is one of the most popular lenten pursuits.
Longford-Westmeath TD Hits Out At Insurance Policies
It comes as people have been turned away from driving tests.
Laois TD Says Mental Health Service In County Needs More Funding
Brian Stanley is calling on more funding for Save Our Sons And Daughters which provides services in Laois.
Machete-Wielding Burglar In Devil Mask Pleads Guilty To Westmeath Aggravated Burglary
A gang of four pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary of a student house on the 19th of April 2024.
Build The Pathways And Women Will Come - Westmeath Concrete Contractor
The latest Labour Force Survey shows that just 9% of the construction workforce is female.
Department of Enterprise Launch Five Year Plan
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is the Enterprise Minister and says Ireland can thrive despite global instability .
Over 1,300 People In Midlands On Audiology Waiting List
The figures from hearing loss charity Chime show almost half of those waiting are under the age of 18.
Electrical Engineering Company Fined €400k In Relation To Death Of Laois Father Of Four
Alan Mulhall was fatally injured after a 760kg switchgear fell on his head in 2017.
Over €3m In Funding Allocated Across Midlands For Greenways
The funds will develop walking and cycling paths that will offer safer transport options.
Dairy Farmers Driving Midlands Land Price Market - IPAV
The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers annual farming report is out.
Longford-Westmeath TD Rejects Calls For New Government Spending Watchdog
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran is the Junior Minister overseeing the OPW.
'Blue Farming' Can Help Tackle Food Poverty-Westmeath Junk Kouture Winner
Fifth year student Clodagh Ramsey will present her winning design 'Aquaculture' at the International School of Monaco.
Westmeath Students Looking To Develop Project Idea At BT Young Scientist Bootcamp
Third years at Our Lady's Bower Aideen Derwin and Blathin Moran are taking part in this year's BT Young Scientist Bootcamp in UCD.
Cork Mother Searching As Far As Laois For Special School Place For Her Son
Sheila Casey Jones is considering relocating to get a place in a ASD unit for her son.
Revenue Officers Seize Contraband Of Almost €765,000 in Midlands, Dublin And Rosslare
Nine weapons were also seized in the Midlands.
Tributes Paid To Well Known Midlands Auctioneer
Philip Sheppard was a regular contributor to the Midlands Today show.
Farmers Can Help Sustainable Agriculture In Ireland-Willie Ard
The Laois TD used his first Dail speech to talk about proposed changes to peat soil farming.
New Astro Turf Pitch Approved For Laois Sports Club
Mountmellick United AFC put forward the documents to replace their existing grass pitch.
Planning Permission Process In Ireland 'Simply Criminal'-Barry Cowen
Barry Cowen made the comment during the first meeting of the new EU Housing Commission.
IFA Meeting In Westmeath On Policy Threats To Farming On Peat Soils
The meeting is in Athlone tomorrow evening.
