March 9, 2016
Woman Arrested Following Cocaine Seizure In Portlaoise
A woman arrested in connection with a cocaine seizure in Portlaoise has been released without charge. Five hundred grams of the drug, worth an estimated … Read More
March 9, 2016
Teacher To Replace Kevin Boxer Moran On Westmeath County Council
Kevin Boxer Moran has announced that Deputy Principal of St. Mary’s National School in Athlone Ailish McManus is to take his place on Westmeath County Council. … Read More
March 9, 2016
Tipperary Councillor Killed In Portlaoise Crash To Be Laid To Rest On Thursday
The funeral arrangements have been announced for Tipperary County Councillor Willie Kennedy The 64 year old from Glastrigan, Borrisoleigh died after he was struck by … Read More
March 8, 2016
Primary Teachers Vote For Industrial Action Over Promotion Ban
Primary teachers have voted for industrial action over a ban on promotions in schools and an increasing workload for teachers. Members of the INTO overwhelmingly … Read More
March 8, 2016
Gardaí Appeal For Help In Finding Tipperary Man Missing For Over Two Months
Gardaí are appealing for the public’s help in locating a Tipperary man missing for over two months. Daniel Gerrard was last seen on January 1st … Read More
March 8, 2016
Pedestrian Killed in Portlaoise Crash Named As Tipperary Councillor Willie Kennedy
The Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council is paying tribute to Willie Kennedy who died after being hit by a car in Portlaoise. The Independent councillor … Read More
March 8, 2016
Offaly Student Among 2016 ‘Doodle 4 Google’ Winners
Nicole Tighe from Gallen Community School, Ferbane, has been named as the winner of the Group-4 category in this years ‘Doodle 4 Google’ competition. The … Read More
March 8, 2016
Flood Plan Meetings Being Held In Portarlington And Daingean
Locals in Portarlington and Daingean are being asked to give their views on flood risk management options for both towns today. Separate public consultation events … Read More
March 8, 2016
Independent Alliance’s Ross Not Saying Who He Wants To Become Taoiseach
Shane Ross with Kevin Boxer Moran and Independent Alliance supporters at the Longford Westmeath count centre in Keenagh, Co. Longford The founder of the Independent … Read More
March 8, 2016
Pedestrian Killed In Portlaoise Crash
A 64 year old man has died after being struck by a car in Portlaoise. The collision happened at 8:30pm yesterday on the N80 at Dysart. He … Read More
March 8, 2016
ODVSS Encourages Victims of Domestic Violence To Come Forward On International Women’s Day
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service is encouraging those in need to contact their service on ‘International Women’s Day’. The group is holding its annual brunch … Read More
March 7, 2016
Thomas Horan Murder Accused Blames Panic Attacks For Guilty Plea
A Dublin man whos trying to withdraw his guilty murder plea, claims he just wanted to get out of court because he was having panic … Read More
March 7, 2016
Body Found During Search Of Shannon In Athlone For Missing Man
A body has been recovered from the Shannon in Athlone. It follows a major search operation for a missing man in his twenties who entered … Read More
March 7, 2016
IFA’s Bergin Calls For End To Below-Cost Selling
The IFA National Chairman says the below-cost selling of Irish vegetables undermines the financial viability of our specialist growers. Laois man Jer Bergin says some … Read More
March 7, 2016
Garda Underwater Unit Searching Shannon In Athlone For Missing Man
Members of the Garda underwater unit are searching the River Shannon in Athlone for a young man. The 23 year old is believed to have … Read More
March 7, 2016
Athlone FF Councillor O’Rourke To Contest Seanad Seat
Aengus O’Rourke says he is ready to step up and take a seat in the Seanad. The Athlone Fianna Fáil Councillor has received the nomination from … Read More
March 7, 2016
Moran Says Independent Alliance Wants To Be In Government
Longford Westmeath Independent Alliance TD Kevin Boxer Moran says they are willing to work with ‘whatever’ political party to form a stable government that will … Read More
March 4, 2016
€136m Funding For Tullamore And Portlaoise Hospitals
Over one-hundred and thirty-six million euro in Government funding has been allocated to Tullamore and Portlaiose Hospitals for 2016. The funding forms part of the … Read More
March 4, 2016
Further Icy Conditions Expected On Roads Across Midlands Tonight
Motorists across the Midlands are being advised to drive with extreme caution as overnight sleet and snow clears this afternoon. A yellow weather alert for Leinster, … Read More
March 4, 2016
IFA Presidential Election Debate In Mullingar Tonight
(l-r) Joe Healy; Flor McCarthy; Taoiseach Enda Kenny, IFA National Chairman Jer Bergin; Henry Burns and Bryan Barry, Acting General Secretary An IFA presidential election … Read More