September 28, 2017
Burke Questions Transparency Surrounding Garda Station Reopening
A Longford Westmeath Fine Gael TD says the reopening of a Dublin Garda station raises more questions about transparency in the force. Acting Commissioner Dónall … Read More
September 28, 2017
Athlone Man Receives Third Payout After Rear-Ending Accidents
An Athlone man has received his third compensation payout concerning cars in which he travelling rear-ending other cars on straight roads. Two of the ‘rear-ending’ accidents involving … Read More
September 28, 2017
Man Injured In Offaly Fall Dies In Hospital
A man who was critically injured after a fall in Co. Offaly last month has died. Forty-seven year old Neville Atkinson fell from a teleporter … Read More
September 28, 2017
Stanley Concerned At Slow Pace Of House Building In Laois
A Sinn Féin TD is urging the Government to speed up the delivery of housing in Laois. Brian Stanley has told the Dáil that the … Read More
September 28, 2017
Appeal For Witnesses After 4 Local Burglaries
Gardaí are investigating a number of burglaries in Offaly and Laois. Jewellery was taken from two houses on the Kilbeggan Road outside Clara near Kilcoursey … Read More
September 28, 2017
Local Businesses To Attend Brexit Roadshow
Businesses in the Midlands are being encouraged to get ready for Brexit at a breakfast event this morning The Bank of Ireland Prepare for Brexit … Read More
September 28, 2017
One Man Questioned Over Roscommon Stabbing Released
One of two men arrested over a stabbing in Roscommon Town has been released without charge. The man in his 40s was detained in Ballinasloe … Read More
September 28, 2017
Troy Wants Ryanair Boss To Appear At Oireachtas Committee
A Longford Westmeath TD wants the Ryanair boss to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee. Fianna Fáil’s Robert Troy says Michael O’Leary should explain to … Read More
September 28, 2017
Rail Strike Looms After Pay Talks Break Down
Travel chaos could be on the cards with staff at Irish Rail to ballot for industrial action. It comes after pay talks broke down without … Read More
September 28, 2017
Offaly TD Slams “Piecemeal Approach” To Housing Crisis
An Offaly TD claims the Government’s “piecemeal approach” has done nothing to address the housing crisis. Sinn Fein’s Carol Nolan has told Minister Eoghan Murphy … Read More
September 27, 2017
Flanagan – Two Years A Long Time Without Garda Commissioner
The Minister for Justice says that two years is a long time to be without a permanent Garda Commissioner. It may take up to 18 … Read More
September 27, 2017
Water Tanker Provided After Burst Main In Offaly
Irish Water is currently working to repair a burst water main in County Offaly. Customers in the Geashill, Killelary and Annagharvey areas are affected and … Read More
September 27, 2017
Four People Arrested During Athlone Drugs Operation
Four people have been arrested in Athlone following a planned drugs operation by Gardaí. A house in the centre of the town was targeted with … Read More
September 27, 2017
Campaign To Raise Funds For MRI Scanner To Be Launched
A group supporting a Midlands hospital are launching an online fundraising campaign for a MRI scanner. Friends of Mullingar Hospital are aiming to reach a … Read More
September 27, 2017
Men Arrested In Athlone And Ballinasloe Over Stabbing
Gardaí investigating a serious stabbing last month have arrested two men in Athlone and Ballinasloe. Shortly after 11pm on August 30th, Gardaí were called to … Read More
September 27, 2017
Garda Whistleblower’s Partner Says He’s Being Portrayed As A Monster
The partner of a Garda whistleblower says he’s been portrayed as a monster before the Disclosures Tribunal. Marissa Simms has been giving evidence about Garda … Read More
September 27, 2017
Taoiseach Challenged On Athlone Heroin Deaths
An Independents 4 Change TD is raising concerns about efforts to tackle the heroin trade in Athlone. Clare Daly has told the Dáil that a … Read More
September 27, 2017
Laois Animal Charity Laments Dumping Of Ten Pups In Cardboard Boxes
A Laois based animal charity says it’s under “colossal pressure” after the discovery of ten unwanted pups. The dogs, believed to be kelpie cross breeds, … Read More
September 27, 2017
Laois TD Claims Broadband Plan Is A Mess
A Laois TD says the Government’s made a mess of the National Broadband Plan. Sinn Féin Communications Spokesperson Brian Stanley says that despite the scheme … Read More
September 27, 2017
Rainfall Warning Issued For Ireland
A status yellow rainfall warning is in effect across the entire country. Met Éireann says accumulations of between 25mm and 40mm are expected up until 10pm … Read More