September 8, 2017
Family & Campervan Tickets For Electric Picnic 2018 Already Sold Out
Many categories of tickets for next year’s Electric Picnic are already sold out. They went on sale at 9am this morning, and organisers say that … Read More
September 8, 2017
Taoiseach Seeks Improved Infrastructure Around Center Parcs
The Taoiseach wants to see transport infrastructure improved around the site of a new Midlands holiday resort. Speaking at the sod turning ceremony at Center … Read More
September 8, 2017
Offaly Man Caught Up In US Panic Ahead Of Hurricane Irma
An Offaly man in the US state of South Carolina says there are queues and overflowing shopping carts everywhere as preparations continue for Hurricane Irma. … Read More
September 8, 2017
‘Boxer’ Seeks Insurance Assurances For Those In Flood Defence Zones
The Flood Relief Minister is putting pressure on insurance companies to offer cover to those in areas protected by flood defences. Longford-Westmeath deputy Kevin ‘Boxer’ … Read More
September 8, 2017
Planning Lodged For Ambitious Westmeath Whiskey Project
A planning application has been lodged for phase one of an ambitious whiskey project in Co. Westmeath. Vault Storage Limited is seeking permission to construct … Read More
September 8, 2017
Fears For Further Deaths If Dangerous Laois Road Left Unchanged
A public meeting in Laois has heard claims that further deaths or serious injuries may occur unless works take place on a dangerous stretch of … Read More
September 8, 2017
Cash Taken During Break-In At Athlone Take-Away
Gardaí in Athlone are appealing for information following a burglary at a chip shop in the town. The incident occurred in the early hours of … Read More
September 8, 2017
Athlone IT and Ericsson Team Up For Research Programme
Athlone IT and Ericsson have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a new joint research programme. It is expected the communications technology programme will … Read More
September 8, 2017
Athlone Scam Prompts Money Changing Warning For Shop Owners
Gardaí are appealing to shop owners to be wary of a money changing scam around the country. An incident occurred at Woodies in Athlone on Wednesday … Read More
September 8, 2017
Valuable Antique Signs Stolen In Laois Burglary
Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a motor parts store in Laois. A collection of valuable antique enamel signs were taken from J.L. Bradshaw’s on … Read More
September 8, 2017
Almost 5,000 Visits To Athlone Centre For Homeless & Drug Users
A local service supporting people struggling with homelessness and addiction had almost 5,000 visits last year. Merchant’s Quay Ireland’s annual review reveals that visitor numbers at … Read More
September 8, 2017
Irish Rural Link Questions Fairness Of New Drink-Driving Laws
Irish Rural Link is urging the Transport Minister to reconsider his proposed drink-driving laws. The Moate-based group is questioning the fairness of replacing penalty points … Read More
September 8, 2017
Electric Picnic 2018 Tickets On Sale This Morning
Tickets for Electric Picnic 2018 go on sale at 9 o’clock this morning. Fifty-five-thousand people attended the three-day festival in Stradbally, Co. Laois last weekend. … Read More
September 8, 2017
Taoiseach To Mark Start Of Construction At Center Parcs
One-thousand new jobs for the Midlands move a step closer today. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will turn the sod this afternoon at the Center Parcs Longford … Read More
September 7, 2017
Missing Man Found In Castlepollard
A young man missing from Oldcastle, Co Meath has been found safe and well. Gardai had issued an appeal after 24-year-old Stephen Monaghan was not … Read More
September 7, 2017
Ploughing’s First Lady Releases Autobiography
Ploughing’s first lady is releasing a book ahead of her biggest week of the year. Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association, Ballylinan native Anna … Read More
September 7, 2017
Midlands Homelessness Jumps By Over 50% In 12 Months
Homelessness in the Midlands has increased by over 50 percent in the last twelve months. Latest State figures reveal that 128 people, including 55 children, … Read More
September 7, 2017
Appeal For Blood Donors In Laois
Blood donors are being encouraged to attend a clinic in Laois later. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is particularly looking to build stocks of B … Read More
September 7, 2017
Midlands Live Register Figures Drop By 2.5% In A Month
The number of people signing on in the Midlands dropped again last month. CSO figures reveal that 21,713 people were on the Live Register in … Read More
September 7, 2017
Anger At Irresponsible Dog Owners After Swan Mauled In Laois
An animal welfare group is asking pet owners to act responsibly after a young swan was mauled to death by a dog in the midlands. … Read More