Midlands News

Sean Fleming will chair the Fianna Fail committee on Infrastructure and Micheal Carrigy gets the Housing Committee.

'Mapping Youth Work For Travellers in Ireland' is being launched.

It comes as teachers say preparations for sacraments shouldn't be done in class.

The event was hosted by Sinn Féin.

Noel Ryan's family pays tribute to the former Westmeath business man who died swimming in Malta.

Schools from Laois, Offaly and Westmeath will compete with 93 other entrants next month.

It follows the latest missile and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

The estate is in Multyfarnham.

Both men are due before Portlaoise District Court this morning.

The Housing Department is coming under fire for its record over social housing.

TDs and Senators across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are backing the new initiative.

The Swedish tech and comms company says they're investing in Ireland future.

The cost has been removed from the groups.

The incident happened overnight in Edenderry last Wednesday.

Councillor John Dolan has been raising awareness of heart health since surviving a cardiac arrest in 2017.

They've been charged to appear before Portlaoise District Court.

A HIQA inspection found the facility non-compliant in workforce management.

The findings came from a INTO questionnaire during their annual conference.

A family friend is paying tribute to the young boy.

He wastransported to Tullamore Hospital.

IFA Chairman says UK beef market is setting the trend on beef prices.

Communities in Rathowen and Ballinalack are pressuring the government to intervene.

The courses were announced at the Ploughing Championships last year.

Teac Tom delivered nearly 5,000 therapy sessions

A four year old boy was killed after being hit by a car in the Farronshock estate.

It features a priest from the region.

Auctioneer John Leahy thinks a new Government proposal for smaller properties could work with a universal design.

Michéal Fitzsimons took the plunge from farming to being an undertaker two years ago.

Fr Ray Kelly is paying tribute to the dancer and choreographer following his death.

The Portlaoise to Heuston train will be smaller until October.

Nearly €320k work of herbal cannabis was discovered in the last week.

Gardai are at the scene of the incident at Junction 5 near Carlow.

The motorist was recorded at 179km/h in a 60 zone in Granard in County Longford.

Tullamore's Michael Gillespie is General Secretary of the TUI and says it will reward students.

The incident happened in Pollagh on Easter Sunday.

Mourners flood St.Peters square mourning the Death of Pope Francis.

A man in his 30s has died in the Portlaoise Prison from a suspected overdose.

The funeral will take place in Athlone.

Both the TUI and the ASTI will meet today.

They are hosting a planting ceremony.

The incident took place in the Farronshock area of Mullingar on Monday.

Arthur Johnson was last seen wearing a blue chequered shirt and grey trousers.

The pontiff passed away at the age of 88 on Monday morning.

Temperatures will be a degree above average. 

PJ Kavanagh of Kavanagh's Venue Portlaoise says it's important to respect the artist.

Edenderry Fine Gael Councillor Noel Cribbin says the group has come a long way.

111 homes were started in comparison to 206 units in 2024.

The route has been the subject of local campaigns for many years from both locals and councillors.

Injury Units in the Midlands are open this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

We will see brighter spells heading into next week. 

Alicia Clements says they've been fighting for world recognition for his telescope since the 1980s.

That's according to an Offaly committee who are hoping to build the state of the art playground.

She says dogs struggle to metabolise it.

The festival is on July 25th to the 27th.  

The Offaly Telescope is part of the historical observatories.

She believes it can make a change.

The Offaly facility provides GP and mental health services.

The Westmeath woman has lodged a case against the Portuguese authorities over the handling of her sexual assault case.

Tullamore's Esker Arts Centre opened in April 2023.

That's according to local Fine Gael Councillor John King.

A road safety operation is underway, with checkpoints around the Midlands.

The latest Irish Times/Ipsos poll shows the findings.

Nationally, 988 organisations will benefit from the grant.  

It follows temperatures in the twenties last week.

The group's chairman says it's "disheartening" to see large scale dumping.

Noel Ryan passed away after getting into difficulty swimming.

This comes as the price of the units has been released.

The latest Locked Out of The Market Report had the findings.

The funds will help to conserve, maintain, protect and promote local monuments in the region.

The ASTI says schools don't have the capacity to implement changes.

Noel Ryan passed away after getting into difficulty while swimming at St Julian's Bay in Malta.

This comes as the Asian hornet is coming to Ireland.

A couple own a chocolate factory together.

An Offaly pharmacist says quick access to an Epipen is important.

A Westmeath County Councillor believes a detailed map is needed to showcase what the county has to offer.

The EPA and IFI were alerted to the issue.

Locals feel the Cul Na Mona boglands near Portlaoise have tourism potential.

Cluster is based in TUS Athlone.

Hazel Behan, who says she was raped by the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, believes Portuguese authorities failed to investigate her case properly.

Higher ground is seeing the brunt of the snowy weather.

Offaly Councillor John Leahy believes communication is needed.

One of the judges said it 'displayed high levels of skill and creativity'.

A new report shows the increase this year.

Cllr Alfie Devine says boglands are being used as a dumping ground.

Enterprise Minister and Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke says a balance needs to be struck.

36 weapons were also seized this week across the region.

Sharing a bed with someone who snores could cost you 48 minutes of sleep each night.

The lake, which supplies water to over 50,000 homes and businesses, is at its lowest recorded level for this time of the year, in eight years.

The Health Minister is appealing to pharmacies to sign up to the scheme.

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors is holding its annual conference.

Dovida healthcare was formerly known as Home Instead.

Sandra Grogan has been living in Puerto Del Carmen for 14 years.

The event was held in Athlone.

Zenith Adhesive Components in Athlone has been bought by a US private equity firm.

A Mullingar Step-mum says it's a daunting thing.

The two parties have worked together over the last two coalitions.

The Mullingar project is being split into different locations.

Walsh's Jewelers had been operating on Main Street in Mullingar since 1917.

It's after a Mullingar Historian made an appeal on Midlands 103 to find the 25 pounder artillery field gun.

The grants are for people for disabilities,

The number of burglaries has dropped in recent years.

The Ballymahon reality tv star took to instagram to share her festival experience.

Laois STEM engagement officer says the cost of a seat on this flight surpasses expectations.

Portarlington's Cathal Berry believes this will allow EU authorities to share information.

Francie Gorman went to his doctor for other checks.

The collision happened in Rochfortbridge.

Stradbally Town AFC have been unsuccessfully applying for a grant.

Talks are being held in Washington today.

It comes as Bord na Móna Recycling is sold to a private company.

The news was confirmed in Mullingar today.

The Sinn Fein Rep is calling for urgent action.

Works are ongoing for the first half of year.

It's starting at 3am Saturday morning.

Laois County Council are among the bidders.

Cian's Kennels are hosting the launch.

The priest was only told at the door about the flag.

The event is run by 'As Darragh Did' and will span a 30 kilometer trail along Mullingar's Grand Canal.

The incident happened yesterday.

Simon Harris opened the service today at Custume Barracks.

Rathowen Community Development speeding to be reduced.

Mullingar's Declan Power says it's a reminder of how vulnerable our energy resources are.

The sale is still subject to Ministerial approval.

Locals had branded it a 'nightmare' in an appeal lodged last year which has now been rejected.

The majority of delays will be felt tomorrow afternoon into the evening.

The Edenderry group currently has just four active members.

The incident took place in Kinnegad on this morning.

CCPC Adds Conditions To Proposed Deal

Fifteen year old Ashden Minnock has been located safe and well.

The event is back for its third year.

Teachers are becoming more likely to leave their jobs.

He wants to balance the system.

Midlands drivers were caught breaking the speed limit.

The HSE has confirmed that Offaly County Council have plans for the hospice.

Stradbally Town AFC have been trying to secure support from the Community Recognition Fund.

A midlands recruitment company says they can see the change.

A Midlands North-West MEP proposed the investment.

This is the sixth acquisitions in the last two years for the company.

Get your instruments ready for a week of trad.

The judge also ordered that €30,000 goes in restitution to the man's family. 

We could be seeing temperatures as high as 21 degrees.

Carol Nolan has met with management from Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

40 community groups in 19 counties are eligible for the funds.

The Hardware Association of Ireland is advocating for it.

Amanda Coughlan's son's spina bifida and scoliosis is now inoperable.

It happened shortly before midnight last Thursday in Daingean.

A 'town team' has been put together to identify sites that might be charged derelict levies.

These include refurbishing primary care centres and new ambulance bases in Offaly and Westmeath.

Kirby Engineering Group has been given permission to proceed with extension plans in Portlaoise.

Athlone is a suitable location according to the authority.

Motorist in Laois has been speeding this morning.

He'll continue to carry out his duties as an MEP after recovery.

An internal review was carried out at Custume Barracks.

After many years of campaigning the 20 bed palliative care facility has moved a step clos.er

Laois Independent Brian Stanley wants a pre-fab building installed in St Francis School

The Meath West TD is evaluating an alternative from his party.

Shoplifting has increased nationwide.

Conor McGregor plans to run for presidency. 

The session will be in Athlone this evening.

William Cuffe pleaded guilty to assault causing harm in Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court.

Coillte are currently harvesting in popular forests in the area.

The warning is going out to landowners in the Midlands.

The Teacher's Union of Ireland believes AI could change how the Leaving Cert syllabus is delivered.

The driver was stopped by Gardaí yesterday.

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says our competitiveness on the market must be maintained.

The Decision Support Service is running the open information events today and tomorrow.

The cost of a house is up in all Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath when compared to last year.

This investment will boost the 'quality of life aspect' for locals.

Just under 65,000 people are serviced in the region.

It comes as a new RSA pilot project showcased the figures.

Some retaliation on the tariffs have been seen already.

A local councilor is warning of the dangers.

The mother of his victim has spoken out.

The collision happened in Portarlington.

Shane Tobin is the Chief Executive of True Wealth in Portlaoise.

The pilot project launched at Electric Picnic and the Ploughing Championships last year.

New Chief Executive of Laois County Council Michael Rainey believes it can be achieved.

North Midlands Credit Union is joining the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme.

Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.

The Laois music festival is expecting a full crowd as tickets sell out.

The closure is on the Robinson Link Road from April 7th to May 2nd.

The incident occured at around 1.20pm yesterday.

The development has been approved for the Slí An Choiste estate in Monksland.

The final round of public sale tickets will go on sale at 12pm today.

Portlaoise's Scoil Chríost Rí took home the title of Sustainable Travel School of the Year.

Fianna Fail's Tony McCormack is pointing a cost and energy saving course at the LOETB

Councillors in Laois are concerned Mountmellick will struggle to develop without the work.

Portlaoise's Michael Killeen says the Chadwick's Group deal offered security for stafff.

The county's Person of the Year awards are taking place in Tullamore on Saturday.

The works will improve accessibility and the usability of the space for visitors.

Sinn Fein Senator for Laois Maria McCormack is aiming to set up a specialist clinic for the condition.

Kildare's Chelsea Brereton is sharing her story in the hope no other woman will experience the same thing.

Automatic camp access is included for weekend campers.

Athlone's Marie Coughlan passed away after being involved in a two car collision.

The Tullamore Bookfair returns tomorrow morning from 10am.

2.5km of water mains in Athlone will be upgraded over the next six months.

The former manager passed away yesterday morning at the age of 88.

This awards the impact that Community Education has across Laois and Offaly.

He believes there is currently an absence of regulations.

'Environmental Innovators' is a TY programme that focuses on global food system challenges.

The Applegreen in Portlaoise returns with new shopping and dining options.