August 18, 2017
Offaly Woman In Barcelona Says City Is In Shock After Attack
A Co. Offaly woman who lives in Barcelona says people are in shock following yesterday’s terror attack. Clare Keenaghan from Lusmagh says Las Ramblas, where … Read More
August 18, 2017
Investigation Highlights Lucky Escape For Pilot After Laois Crash
A report into a light aircraft crash in Laois says the pilot escaped injury despite the plane sustaining “substantial” damage. The 39 year old man … Read More
August 18, 2017
Offaly Rose Through To Live TV Final In Tralee
Offaly will be represented in the Rose of Tralee live TV show. Jennifer Byrne from Clonaderig, Ballinahown, who is a junior doctor at University Hospital … Read More
August 18, 2017
Irish Family Caught Up In Barcelona Attack
An Irish family have been caught up in the terror attack in Barcelona. It is understood the family of four, two adults and two children, … Read More
August 17, 2017
Over 50 People Await Admission To Midlands Hospitals
There are 54 people on trolleys or in overcrowded wards in Midlands hospitals today. According to the INMO, the busiest in the region is Tullamore … Read More
August 17, 2017
Westmeath Mushroom Producer Says Sector Is At Breaking Point
A Westmeath mushroom producer is warning that many growers are on the brink of closure. IFA Horticulture Chairman Gerry Reilly, who owns Reilly Mushrooms in … Read More
August 17, 2017
Six Arrested Following Row At Westmeath Hotel
Six people arrested following a public order incident in Westmeath have been released without charge. The incident happened at around 10 o’clock last night when … Read More
August 17, 2017
System To Locate Emergency Callers Will Save Lives – Naughten
Communications Minister Denis Naughten says a new system to locate callers in an emergency is due to go live next month. Advanced Mobile Location on … Read More
August 17, 2017
Troy Expects Frustrating Day As Committee Reviews Rio Ticketing Scandal
A Longford Westmeath Fianna Fáil TD is predicting a “frustrating day” for an Oireachtas committee reviewing the Olympic ticketing scandal. The Moran Report found that … Read More
August 17, 2017
Dentists Warn Service For Kids Is On Verge Of Collapse
The Government is being warned that the public dental service for primary school children is on the verge of collapse. The Irish Dental Association says … Read More
August 17, 2017
Minister Flanagan Condemns Fatal Dublin Shooting
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan says those responsible for killing two people in Dublin have no regard for human life and this will not be tolerated. … Read More
August 16, 2017
Gardaí Following Definite Line Of Inquiry After Laois Armed Robbery
Gardaí say they are following a definite line of inquiry after an armed robbery at a shop in Ballybrittas. The incident happened yesterday evening when two … Read More
August 16, 2017
Over 60 People Waiting To Be Admitted To Midlands Hospitals
Over 60 people await admission to Midlands hospitals today. According to the INMO, Tullamore is the busiest in the region with 27 patients on trolleys … Read More
August 16, 2017
Missing Galway Man Found Safe And Well
A man reported missing from Galway has been found safe and well. Concern had been expressed yesterday for the welfare of 62 year old John ‘Jack’ … Read More
August 16, 2017
Car Burnt Out In Athlone
Gardaí believe a car found burnt out in Athlone may have been set on fire deliberately. The incident occurred in Cornamaddy at around 3 o’clock … Read More
August 16, 2017
Offaly TD Believes Housing Crisis Is Now A “Terrible Emergency”
An Offaly Fianna Fáil TD says the housing crisis is now a “terrible emergency”. The party’s housing spokesperson Barry Cowen has been reacting to a … Read More
August 16, 2017
Ruling Deferred On Proposed Hotel And Casino In Offaly
A decision on a new hotel and casino in Offaly has been deferred for a second time. The owners of the Bridge House Hotel in … Read More
August 16, 2017
No Properties For Rent In Portlaoise Within State Housing Benefit Limits
The vast majority of rental properties are beyond the reach of those dependent on state housing benefits. A new report from the Simon Communities shows … Read More
August 16, 2017
Man Killed In Crash Outside Athlone To Be Laid To Rest
A man in his 40s killed in a road crash outside Athlone will be laid to rest today. Kieran Kenny, who lived in Monksland but … Read More
August 16, 2017
Hammer And Knife Used In Laois Armed Robbery
Gardaí are investigating an armed robbery in Co. Laois. Two men, one with a hammer and the other a knife, entered Murphy’s Food Store in … Read More