October 23, 2017
Another Significant Contract Agreed For Center Parcs Development
The development of a huge new holiday resort in the Midlands has taken another step forward. Management of Center Parcs have announced that Irish company … Read More
October 23, 2017
Athlone Flood Works To Begin Later This Week
Works on a flood defence system in Athlone are due to begin later this week. OPW and Flood Relief Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran expects machinery … Read More
October 23, 2017
Puppies Stolen During Offaly Break-In
Gardai are appealing for information after two puppies were stolen from a house in Offaly. The seven-week old bichon frise dogs, which are white in … Read More
October 23, 2017
Woman Pepper Sprayed During Alleged Westmeath Assault
An man is due in court in connection with a range of incidents including the pepper spraying of a woman in Co. Westmeath. It follows … Read More
October 23, 2017
New Application For Westmeath Wind Farm
A fresh application has been lodged for a wind farm in Westmeath after a previous one was withdrawn. Coole Wind Farm Limited, whose parent company … Read More
October 23, 2017
Laois Man Jailed For Raping Woman Who Became Lost On Night Out
A man found guilty of raping a woman he met after she became lost on a night out in Dublin city has been jailed for … Read More
October 23, 2017
Leaked Strategy Fuels Concern Over Portlaoise Downgrade
Concern is growing for the future of round-the-clock emergency services at Portlaoise Hospital. An unpublished five year strategy for the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group outlines the development … Read More
October 23, 2017
Missing Man Seen In Mullingar Found Safe And Well
Gardaí have located a missing man who was seen in Mullingar. Concern had been expressed for the welfare of 47 year old Barry Ahern from … Read More
October 23, 2017
Man Charged After Longford Drugs Seizure
Gardaí have charged a man following a drugs seizure in Co. Longford. Cannabis herb worth €120,000 was found during the search of two houses in … Read More
October 23, 2017
Worker Assaulted In Laois Robbery
Gardai are looking for two people involved in the robbery of a Laois shop. A man and woman walked into the Card Stand in The … Read More
October 23, 2017
Minister Warns Of Insurance Implications Of Flood Plan
The OPW Minister says flood risk management plans will have “insurance implications” for homeowners. Longford Westmeath Independent Alliance TD Kevin Boxer Moran has told the … Read More
October 23, 2017
Three People Stranded In Boat On Shannon For Over 20 Hours
Athlone Sub Aqua Club is urging boat users to raise the alarm at the first sign of trouble. Three people were rescued yesterday afternoon on … Read More
October 23, 2017
Laois Man To Be Sentenced For Rape Of Married Mother
Sentencing is expected to be finalised later in the case of a Laois man who raped a married mother. Mohamed Okda, formerly of Coolfin, Rathdowney, … Read More
October 23, 2017
Jewellery Stolen In Laois And Offaly Burglaries
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a spree of burglaries in Laois and Offaly. Houses were broken into in the Summerhill and Chantiere Gate areas … Read More
October 21, 2017
Report Recommends Portlaoise Downgrade – Stanley
A Laois TD says he has read a report on Portlaoise Hospital drawn up by the CEO of the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group. Sinn Féin’s … Read More
October 21, 2017
Man Charged Over €1m Drugs Seizure
A man in his 30s has been charged following a massive drugs seizure in Offaly. Cocaine, cannabis and amphetamines worth in excess of €1m were … Read More
October 20, 2017
Crackdown Catches 172 Speeding Drivers
Motorists driving across the Midlands have been behaving themselves for the most part on National Slow Down Day. Among the local speeding cases today include … Read More
October 20, 2017
Irish Rail Workers Reveal Dates For Strike Action
Train strikes are going ahead after unions and management at Irish Rail failed to reach a deal on pay. Members of SIPTU and the NBRU … Read More
October 20, 2017
‘Sleep Out For Simon’ At Three Midlands Locations Tonight
A Midlands homeless charity says the state should be doing a lot more to tackle the problem. CEO of Midlands Simon, Tony O’Riordan is making … Read More
October 20, 2017
Boxer Moran – ‘Everything Being Done To Prevent Shannon Flooding’
The OPW Minister says that everything that can be done is being done to prevent the Shannon flooding. Following heavy rain, the river is higher … Read More