Midlands News

The former Monaghan Minister and TD is running in the Presidential race.

Sinn Féin's president was speaking at the Ploughing today in Offaly.

The last day of action in Screggan will see overcast conditions with scattered showers.

Applications have opened this morning.

It comes as the Tanaiste calls for changes to legislation.

Micheal Martin says HIQA's actions show the State is handling the issue.

HIQA is applying for changes to Dromnín Nursing Home's registration.

The pharma business man is seeking Nomination for the presidency.

The incident took place in Athlone.

The organic livestock sector in Ireland is the largest and fastest-growing segment of organic farming.

It's 7,000 more than the spectators figure on Day One.

People with non-emergency medical issues are encouraged to explore other care options

Just under 80,000 were on site in Screggan yesterday.

The Kildare South TD says it's a great location for the event to be held.

The plan will see more gardaí in communities across the country.

The Areas of Natural Constraints scheme payments will arrive in the coming days.

Each farmer and landowner is set to receive around €100,000 on average.

Pippa Hackett believes farmers can save money by purchasing less

Teenagers aged 15 and 17 are spending more than five hours a day on gaming consoles.

The man was stopped on his bike by gardaí in November last year.

Three out of four schools were unable to attract any applicants for advertised teaching roles last year.

The annual event will be held in the Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone.

A collision between an SUV and a truck saw another woman seriously injured.

The Ashling Murphy Memorial Entrance Scholarship 2025 is valued at €4,000 for a first year B.E student.

Heather Humphreys addressed them during canvassing at the Ploughing.

The freshly appointed Fianna Fail presidential candidate made an appearance at the Ploughing.

The National Ploughing Championships has returned to Offaly.

Portarlington's Ruan Murgatroyd is the reigning champion in WorldSkills Ireland's cloud computing category.

Micheal Martin wants to see County Councils rezoning land for housing.

They've gathered outside the Department of Health this morning as part of their pre-budget appeal.

John Dolan says he'll vote against Gareth Sheridan's candidacy in Westmeath.

The former Sinn Fein rep believes Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are blocking the course of democracy.

It's one of many issues the body will bring up at the Ploughing this week.

The incident took place in Athlone last Friday.

Mark White got his marching orders after ending up on 'death row' this week.

The Government has new legislation for learners who don't have a full licence after seven years.

This comes as the Dáil reconvenes.

The detections were made as a result of risk profiling.

Farmers met in Tullamore last week to discuss the terms of the IFA'S and ICMSA's joint offer.

The news comes after a special council meeting today.

A crisis meeting was held in the Killashee Hotel in Kildare.

The incident occurred at Shannon Academy, Gardenvale in Athlone on January 16th last year.

The event is taking place in Screggan, Tullamore this week.

The local authorities can decide today who, if, any hopefuls they will back in the presidential election.

Charleville National School in Tullamore is in need for an ASD unit for its senior units.

Mr Grogan passed away in April 2023.

The funds will go to glamping units and horse drawn wagon rides.

Show organisers have had to cancel the event over weather concerns.

Former Green Party leader Eamon Ryan was among the judges.

RTE stated yesterday their intent to withdraw if Israel takes part in 2026.

Laois County Council are hosting the Climate Carnival at Ballintubbert Gardens and House.

A hosepipe ban for the Mullingar Regional Public Water Supply has been extended until October.

Education Minister Helen McEntee opened the units at Charlesville National School today.

Moate's Midland Warriors Rugby Club had €500 worth of cable equipment stolen this week.

The Tullamore shopping centre has attracted over 90 million visitors over three decades.

A decision on the planning is due September 17th.

Rent prices in Laois have increased over the past two years.

55 year old Tim Dennehy will return to court in November for further sentencing.

Councillors have written about The Rock National School in Mountmellick to the Department of Education.

Mullingar's Michael O'Leary pulled no punches when addressing Michael D Higgins' legacy.

Bus Éireann will be operating shuttle services across the three days.

The woman allegedly assaulted believed she was about to be strangled and suffocated.

The super car event attracts over 200,000 spectators every year.

Uisce Eireann says Lough Owel's supply has been badly affected by the summer's warm weather.

Abbeyleix's Emma Forgarty who has the rare skin condition presented the money from her Dublin Marathon Fundraiser.

It happened on Monday evening at Moate's Midland Warriors Rugby Club.

Laois' Doireann O’Connor is the newest voice to join the Midlands 103 line-up.

American influencer Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck last night.

Irish Rural Link CEO is warning of potential social costs for the midlands.

Áontú leader Peadar Toíbín organised the gathering to pressure Independents on the fence.

Investigations are ongoing following Monday's incident.

Nearly half of older adults in Ireland have elevated levels that remain undiagnosed.

The project is due to begin construction in 2028. 

Her family is fundraising for surgery.

It comes as Russian drones were shot down in Polish airspace yesterday.

Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice will take place this month.

The pill is commonly known as ecstasy.

The drive is taking place in Athlone on Sunday morning.

Farmers gathered in Tullamore last night to discuss the deal.

The HSE is encouraging people to take a free online prevention training programme.

Ciaran Mullooly voted in support of an amendment to the Mersocur deal in Strasbourg today.

The mixed use retail and residential unit would be opposite the TUS Athlone campus.

An Agricultural Committee report for the plan post 2027 is set to be voted on, which MEP Barry Cowen worked on as a lead negotiator.

The former Army Ranger feels Ireland could be a weak link for Western targets.

An Offaly farmer also appeared on the list.

The event will be hosted at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.

The agreement with Uisce Éireann has four elements.

It comes as he plans to contest in the Presidential Election.

Beds across the Midlands hospitals were in use up to June this year.

The incident took place in Ballinasloe.

Doonbeg in Clare hosts for 2026.

The spill occurred on the N62 road this morning.

They were arrested in Longford.

The blaze broke out on Sunday.

The substance also affects mental health.

Tullamore Garda Station started receiving reports around 7am this morning.

One Book One Community was launched in Tullamore yesterday.

The cost of the study will be €30,000 and will aim to analyze why people commute out of Laois.

HAIL provide specialist mental health housing across the country, including Laois and Offaly.

The issue was raised at a meeting in July.

Dr Diane Cooper is the founder of Edu Fitness and will run 'Movewell' for adults in Laois.

Ryans Cleaning is aiming to finish up ahead of the National Ploughing Championships next week.

The former Dublin GAA manager won a party vote today.

The trial has been moved to the circuit court in Dublin in October.

The Presidential hopeful will be in Portlaoise today.

Ireland is also below the OECD average for teachers’ starting salary.

Ciaran Mullooly said he expected the French Prime Minister to lose his confidence vote.

They presented their case to Kerry County Council this week.

Owners took to social media to thank customers.

Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in EU for childcare.

The county produced just over one kilometre of cycle lanes or walkways.

There's a full programme of events building up to this weekend's pride parade.

Simon Harris estimates the cost of the reducing the VAT rate for food to around €500m.

The seizures took place in the Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare.

A video of 'donuts' tricks in Croghan has racked up over 20,000 views online.

The Longford-Westmeath TD is making the point after online abuse against party leader Simon Harris.

Father David Vard is aiming to bring Stradbally,Timahoe and Vicarstown together as their new parish priest.

Ciaran Mullooly met with François Bayrou who said he's backing the deal.

Palliative Care Week is running until Saturday.

Carol Nolan says the Tánaiste is undermining councillors.

Public sessions will be held across the county.

François Bayrou is scrambling to save his job.

Both sides will resume negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission.

The Sinn Féin leader won't be seeking a nomination for the October election.

Services to and from Midlands stations were delayed or cancelled this morning.

Light sequencing is on trial in Mullingar.

Students will receive new offers from third level education.

Multiple phones were stolen over the weekend.

Fine Gael's meeting will be held in Mullingar.

People are encouraged to wear a free green ribbon.

The initiative is led by Laois Domestic Abuse Service.

Simon Harris has been the subject of personal threats for a third time.

The incident took place at around 3.50pm this afternoon.

A basic agreement has been struck between the Department of Education and Forsa.

The service will also stop at Longford Station.

The program is structured into three models.

The county hosted scenes for hit Netflix tv shows.

Banagher Shannon Bank Park are nearing the end of the first phase, with groundworks almost complete.

It took place in Mullingar Town Park yesterday.

SIPTU say staff at Bord Na Mona's Edenderry Power Plant have agreed to a three-year pay deal.

The messages and posts on X were against former AGSI General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham.

He ruled himself out of the contest.

26 countries have promised to send troops to Ukraine after the war.

The Union still hold concerns over the state company's privatisation.

Former Army Ranger, Portarlington's Cathal Berry thinks it's a more likely location than Moscow.

It follows negotiations held in Portlaoise in June.

Art exhibitions, country music and a scenic bus tour of Laois are all on the agenda.

A man in his 60s is being treated at the Maher Hospital for serious injuries after the incident.

A search is continuing in North County Dublin today.

The German and history teacher's daily fines for contempt of court have increased as well.

The card allows free travel on all TFI services.

More than one or three Irish women have no retirement savings at all.

They say the deal will be a huge loss to Irish agriculture.

Simplified pathways to educational options will be offered.

Investigations are ongoing.

The man in his 40s was served with a book of evidence in Athlone District Court yesterday.

Offaly and Westmeath County Councils are confirming they have not heard from the former MMA fighter.

Seskin Windfarm would have consisted of eight turbines on the Laois/Kilkenny border.

The TUI, INTO and ASTI says schools are struggling to operate as normal during secretary and caretaker strikes.  

Many missed out on tickets for 2026 despite being signed up to their loyalty scheme.

It comes from the latest annual report from the Irish Prison Service.

The drugs were found in Patrick Street yesterday.

Fianna Fáil Councillor Claire Murray Smale is gathering people to form an opposition group to the project.

Killeshin GAA were cleaning up on site in Stradbally all weekend.

The family friendly event kicks off in Ballinasloe today.

The event is titled, 'Out of the Blue Career Horizons Expo'.

She is Fine Gael's candidate for next month's election.

It was chosen from over 120 public nominations.

Edenderry born Eugene O'Brien's 2007 film Eden, will be showing the screen adaptation.

With nearly 300 lots on offer, the event features antique ornaments, garden décor and classic cars.

The new CyberSafeKids report shows 26% of eight to 12 year olds used chatbot programs last year, for homework or advice.

There's concerns over the impact on beef imports from South American markets from the IFA.

Statkraft Ireland are planning a 7 turbine wind farm across townlands in Offaly.

Cabinet have officially approved Friday October 24th as Presidential Election Day.

It follows a new report on online behaviour towards local and general election candidates last year.

The European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Award shortlist also includes Dubrovnik and Ibiza.

Gardai are investigating the incident.

Nina Carberry believes the trade deal is bad news for Irish farmers.

A pre-sale event on Monday saw tickets sell out quickly.

Margaret Edgill is putting on a diverse range of cultural events in Daingean this week.

Gardaí collected €32m in fees using speed cameras over the past two and a half years.

The family-friendly festival aims to reunite locals.

Legal notices have been issued.

They are calling for equal pension rights.

Only 5% of children in Laois/Offaly got assessments within a legal timeframe.

A woman was hospitalised after she was knocked down by a car.

Offaly County Council had requested extra planning information from the HSE in May.

Ridley Place on Collins Lane in Tullamore opens its showhouse on Saturday.

Figures released to MEP Cynthia Ní Mhúrchú shows €1,742,000 was collected in fines since 2023.

The drugs were found after a home in Ballinasloe was searched.

SIMI says a 60 per cent surge in EV sales in the Midlands wouldn't have been possible without Government incentives.

11 new classrooms and two SEN unit rooms are being built at Tullamore's Colaiste Choilm.

Their mobile health unit will be in Mullingar tomorrow.

Four Athlone Councillors have been locked in a long running legal battle with the State.

The driver was spotted on the M7 on Saturday with a disc in the windscreen, but not for the vehicle. 

Esker House is providing temporary support after the winded down closure of Westmeath Support Service Against Domestic Abuse.

John Moloney thinks the former Fianna Fail leader should have been considered for the Presidency.

Stephen Mooney was given a guard of honour at St Mary's Church in Edenderry.

St Brigid's Hospital in Portlaoise was found non-compliant in two regulation areas.

Security analyst from Mullingar Declan Power says the investigation will require lots of protocol.