March 4, 2016
HSE Escalation Policy In Place At Tullamore & Portlaoise Hospitals Due To Overcrowding
The HSE has activated its escalation policy at Tullamore and Portlaoise Hospitals as it deals with high levels of attendances and admissions. Thirty-four patients are … Read More
March 4, 2016
SF’s Stanley Expecting FF And FG To Form Coalition
Sinn Féin’s Environment Spokesperson says there isn’t a ‘thickness of cigarette paper’ between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil when it comes to policy. Laois TD … Read More
March 4, 2016
Fine Gael Rules Out Forming Government ‘At Any Cost’
Fine Gael says it is prepared to form a new coalition Government but not at any cost. In a statement released following its first parliamentary … Read More
March 4, 2016
Dangerous Driving Conditions Possible In Midlands As Weather Warning In Place
Motorists across the Midlands are being warned of dangerous driving conditions as a snow and ice warning is in place. Met Éireann says there will … Read More
March 4, 2016
IFA’s Burns Wants More ‘Farmer Friendly’ Quality Assurance Scheme
IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns is criticising the level of detail required by beef and sheep farmers to meet the quality assurance mark. The … Read More
March 3, 2016
Former Lay Worker Pleads Guilty To Indecent Assault Of A Male On A Boat In Midlands Town
A former lay worker with the Church of Ireland accused of sexually abusing ten boys between 1977 and 1990 has pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting … Read More
March 3, 2016
Minor Decrease In Midlands Unemployment Figures in Last Month
The number of people on the live register across the Midlands was down by 0.5 percent in February compared to January. Just over 26 thousand … Read More
March 3, 2016
Eight Further Historical Maternity Incidents Reported At Portlaoise Hospital
Eight further historical clinical incidents relating to maternity services at Portlaoise hospital were reported in December 2015. Portlaoise is one of 19 hospitals across the … Read More
March 3, 2016
REGRET Group Supporting Kilbeggan Mother At HPV Vaccine Court Appeal
The Westmeath based ‘REGRET’ group will hold a gathering outside the High Court this morning. Members will voice their support for Kilbeggan mother Fiona Kirby … Read More
March 3, 2016
Burke and Penrose Take Final Two Dáil Seats in Longford-Westmeath
The marathon General Election count in Longford Westmeath has come to an end in its sixth day, with Fine Gael’s Peter Burke and Labour’s Willie … Read More
March 3, 2016
Bannon Eliminated After Second Recount in Longford-Westmeath
Outgoing Fine Gael TD James Bannon has been eliminated from the running in the Longford-Westmeath constituency. The results of a second recount were announced at … Read More
March 2, 2016
New Order, Chemical Brothers & Lana Del Rey Confirmed For Electric Picnic 2016
Chemical Brothers, Lana del Rey and New Order are among the first acts to be announced for this year’s Electric Picnic. The festival takes place … Read More
March 2, 2016
Athlone boundary review receives 28,000 submissions
To be precise, there are 27,949 responses to the proposed boundary review that would bring Monksland into the administration of Westmeath County Council. That total … Read More
March 2, 2016
Killucan man gets prestigious award after monster fundraiser for Concern
A WESTMEATH mountaineer who helped raise over €216,000 for Concern Worldwide has been given an award for his incredible life-saving work. Engineer John Corroon … Read More
March 2, 2016
Fine Gael Legal Advisor Expects Keenagh Recount Declaration This Afternoon
Fine Gael’s legal advisor expects a declaration to be made this afternoon regarding the ongoing recount in the Longford-Westmeath constituency. It’s the only constituency which … Read More
March 2, 2016
Westmeath Butter Product Pulled From Tesco Shelves Over Contamination Fears
Photo: Kosmos1985 Tesco Ireland has recalled a Westmeath produced butter product over fears it could be contaminated with a food poisoning bug. The decision follows … Read More
March 2, 2016
Man Arrested After Cocaine Seizure In Athy
A man has been arrested following the seizure of cocaine valued at an estimated €20,000 in Athy. A house in Castle Park was searched at … Read More
March 2, 2016
Midlands Trolley Figures Show Increase In Last 12 Months
Latest trolley figure analysis by the INMO reveal the number of patients on trolleys in the Midlands last month rose compared to the same period … Read More
March 2, 2016
Golden Island Shopping Centre Sold To Credit Suisse For €43m
Photo: Eric Chubb Golden Island Shopping Centre has been sold by previous owners Tesco to the international bank Credit Suisse. The sale of the Centre, … Read More
March 2, 2016
Tullamore Sewer System To Be Surveyed As Part Of €30m Irish Water Plan
The sewerage system in Tullamore is one of 13 which will be surveyed as part of a €30m plan by Irish Water. The Irish Independent … Read More