Midlands News

This year's National Ploughing Championships take place in Screggan next month.

Uisce Eireann is warning customers in Mullingar their supply may be interrupted for 6 hours or more.

The biodiversity group want landowners to create new homes for wildlife and insects.

It's 3 weeks to go until the big event from the 16th to the 18th of September in Screggan, Tullamore. ​

The latest statistics come from the Daft.ie report.

Former Defence Forces member, Portarlington's Cathal Berry says Ukraine has changed the debate defence.

Portlaoise Garda Station get four new recruits from the latest graduating class from Templemore.

It comes as only 5% of children in Laois/Offaly were assessed within the legal six month time frame.

The immunisation has led to a 57% reduction in cases seen at emergency departments.

The fund was unveiled by Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke.

TUS Athlone Students Union is urging students to reach out if they get scammed.

The community of Edenderry is mourning the loss of well known businesswoman Bernadette Brady.

The incident took place at a home in Athlone.

Betty O'Shea was last seen in a pair of black jeans, and a black t-shirt.

No injuries have been reported.

The ETS, approved in June, has made promises to parents.

€709m in new loans have been advanced.

Businesses and entertainers went public over the lack of payment.

The plans include an export credit insurance scheme for exporters.

Gardaí say this driving is not acceptable.

Renters in Offaly have been hit with the biggest increase in the region.

Patients faced extensive delays in Mullingar last week.

Aliyah Smyth Donnelly was reported missing from Portlaoise on Friday.

Tullamore Fire Station is unveiling its new training centre.

Researchers from TUS backs the claims.

It's under capital investment works worth €6.5m.

The incidents occured in Portlaoise town centre.

Katelyn Cummins will be welcomed home to Ballyouskill tomorrow evening.

The driver also tested positive for cocaine. 

Over 65,000 students sat the Leaving Certificate exams this year.

The festival in 2026 will take place from the 28th-30th of August.

Diversions remain in place in Portlaoise.

The Irish Dental Association is seeking 20% tax relief for fillings, extractions and dentures for patients.

She says children frozen out of the assessment of need system.

Irish drinks producers are facing a tariff.

The incident took place yesterday at around 5am.

Only 4 assessments have been completed in the second quarter of this year under the six month legal limit.

Carol Nolan is demanding clarity on the Rent Tax credit for parents of third level students.

Results will be available from school or online from 10am.

The aim is to improve water quality.

The last 12 months have seen a rise in prices.

The procedures require careful planning.

Traffic is being diverted.

One woman lost €360 despite knowing the accused personally.

The agreement announced today follows months of negotiations.

A school in Westmeath was forced to pay €85,000 compensation to a teacher.

There's been a big drop in the number of new homes being delivered in Laois and Offaly.

The Grow Abroad World Alliance meets in Portlaoise next month.

It comes as Gardaí in Laois identified a young woman as the focus of their inquiries.

Protests are set to take place outside the Dail next Thursday. 

The WRC adjudicator found one job applicant was treated differently to another.

The deal is believed to be worth around €120 million.

Investigating gardaí have identified a woman in her 20's in relation to a widespread scam.

Skillnet Ireland says they're developing talent that Irish businesses need through upskilling and reskilling.

33-year-old Martha Nolan was found dead on a boat.

Portarlington's Ken Wardrop is the producer behind Sanatorium, a Ukranian language film co-produced in Ireland and Ukraine.

CSO stats show the region has seen a 10.2% increase since June 2024.

Three fines were issued to people in the county last year.

Electric Picnic is just a week and half away.

Founder of Wolfhill's Glosna House Marie Byrne is sticking up for her female staff on social media.

The virus is circulating in the wider community, prompting extra precautions. 

Just under 60% of tests in the Tullamore centre have passed.

Sinn Fein are in discussions with other party's regarding a suitable candidate.

Turn2Me says it's important for students to keep things in perspective.

The court heard that he claimed to have stayed in centres in Mullingar and Arklow.

Leprino Cheese made the announcement yesterday.

She also wins global travel prize worth €25,000 and a Kia Niro car for a year!

The INMO have the figures.

Stats from the Department of Housing show the number of changes made.

It has been helping local and regional authorities with social economy actors.

Heritage Week projects have generated over €30,000 nationally.

Nationally, 2024 saw 292 exemption notifications for 713 homes.

Laois has the biggest rise from 33 calls in 2024 from just 3 in 2023.

There's roses representing Laois and Offaly this year.

Gary Hoctor and Nicky Larkin will produce 'The Last Dance'.

Sanatorium is entered into the International Feature Film Category.

Leprino Cheese says it will cease manfacturing operations.

The council is ready to seek planning approval for the project.

The White House has been hosting talks.

Stephen was missing from Tullamore.

Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly believes Ireland may feel its impact in a week's time.

The home care provider is aiming to hire 60 new caregivers.

Soracha McGrath's late grandfather PJ McGrath refereed Offaly's 1982 All Ireland Football Final win.

The Offaly business has been working with the club since 2016.

Meath/Westmeath recorded around 12.7 calls per 1,000 people.

Events in Tullamore, Mountmellick and Moate today span from the history of justice to ancient crafts.

The scramble for school bus places is set to take place again this year.

Investigative works are set to be undertaken.

Roscommon tops the list at just 6 weeks.

The detections were made as a result of risk profiling.

The dictionary only adds terms likely to have lasting impact. 

It had been part of an area outside the Church of St Michael.

People taking part, will swim from Rindoon Castle in Roscommon to Athlone Castle.

Abbeyleix and Dysart River are shortlisted for Ireland's Greenest Town and Community respectively.

Gardaí are confirming the video is from a historic incident.

Three Midlands Roses take to the stage, representing Laois, Offaly and Longford.

Martha Nolan O’Slatarra's body was found on a boat in New York earlier this month.

An estimated 2,000 people turned out for Saturday's protest.

Former Army Ranger,Portarlington's Cathal Berry says hostile foreign groups are often interested in sensitive data stored in Ireland.

It occured at a residential location in Kilbeggan.

He did it to raise funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation. 

People are being asked to contact Portlaoise Garda station with any information.

25 people lost their lives in fires across the country last year, with one each in Laois and Westmeath.

Ciaran Mullooly believes it will help older farmers affected by proposed CAP reforms.

The works will start at 9am today.

The works will be carried out at night between 7pm and 7am in Bunbrosna.

Some popular stages are making a return to this years festival.

A number of water supplies in Offaly are found to be highly susceptible to being drought-prone.

Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes aims to builds 10,000 homes across the next three years.

Mairead McGuinness pulled out of the race yesterday.

There's something for everyone at heritage weeks events.

The group is calling for safe services.

98% of Forsa members have voted in favour of industrial action.

John Clendennen says the party's executive council will evaluate the new situation.

Mangers appeared accepting of poor performance.

The protest is taking place tomorrow.

The funds will towards amenity development and repair.

The report found that members of An Garda Siochana do the bare minimum when at work.

Over €4 million is being allocated for the nutritious meal scheme.

Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness has pulled out of the race.

LAWPRO held the meeting in Rahan this week about their Water Area action plan for Tullamore.

Clare Kambamettu, is engaged to Ryan Tubridy, won the contest in 2010.

It's following a successful pilot carried out by local councillors at sites in Cork.

It's part of an arrangement for prisoners in Block E In Portlaoise Prison to order food and drink for themselves.

The Dublin pharma entreprenur is aiming to be the youngest ever President of Ireland.

The works to Ballyroan plant will start on August 18th and last for a full year.

The incident injured many in May, including Portlaoise man Gary Hearns.

Compared to before the pandemic people are working two fewer hours per week.

There is two shops located in Westmeath.

Harvey Morrison's mother is also calling for the Tánaiste to resign.

A special event was held at the Midlands Park Hotel for Ronan Maher.

The Ballinakill man feels holiday home getting approvals while locals can't isn't acceptable.

The Ploughing Championships takes place from the 16th to the 18th of September.

The initiative helps hospitals map water use.

It happened between Rochfortsbridge and Tyrrellspass this evening.

A new study from Energia shows Westmeath and Laois are in the top 10 for EV chargers readability.

The clinic takes place in Mucklagh today and tomorrow.

Cullohill's Avril Deegan survived lukaemia, and is focusing on the topic during her PhD in Cancer research.

This years event has been cancelled due to a rise of attacks on the Indian community.

The funds are being awarded under the EU Just Transition Fund.

Over 80 families are still waiting to move into homes in the Sandwood Estate in Portlaoise.

It comes following an incident with a horse and trap.

Offaly Councillor Aoife Masterson says people have concerns about the planned development for Inchmore House in Clara.

There's wildfires breaking out in many parts of Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate.

The three stages will feature cuisines from all over the world.

The retention crisis is affecting students experiences.

The was stopped by Gardaí on patrol.

The woodland shows will feature a circus theme.

A 64 year old man and his son were arrested over an alleged cocaine seizure.

Over €4m is being sent to Sport Partnerships across the country.

Rhode's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says it's been forming slowly over the Atlantic.

It comes as the IFA are campaigning against reforms to have CAP ringfenced.

Work on the wastewater treatment plant in Ballyroan will begin this month.

The shower lights up the skies every summer, and is known for its "shooting stars".

TUS SU President Dara Lenihan says students are paying up to €850 a month for accommodation on the Athlone Campus.

Turn2Me's CEO, Tullamore's Fiona O' Malley feels people won't get emotional fulfillment from a AI relationship.

30% of people injured in e-scooter crashes are presenting to hospitals intoxicated in new research from St James's Hospital. 

The houses have been sold at an average price of €233,000.  

They will discuss works planned for the 3rd cycle Water Action Plan. 

It follows an investment of €30m under the Trail Network Development Scheme.

A possible heatwave is on the way according to Cahal Nolan.

Both have been remanded on bail until October 14th.

Affected residents may be without water until at least midday today.

Some famous GAA cups will feature in the visit also.

Simon Harris believes it's about time new regulations were delivered.

Gardai are looking into the incident which happened on the Arden Road in Tullamore last Thursday.

Health Products Regulatory Authority figures show a 14% increase in the overall seizure of illegal medicines over the past year.

Nationally, the Crime Victims Helpline recorded a increase of 15% in calls.

Longford's Sarah Finnan spent time cruising the backroads of Vietnam.

Athlone Councillors are in a High Court battle with the State over a planned IPAS centre in Lissywollen.

The seizures were made with the assistance of detector dogs.

Musicians can perform solo or with up to four fellow pianists.

The yearly mass marks Roscommon's Fr James Coyle who was murdered in 1921 in Alabama.

Met Eireann are forecasting it will be a warm week ahead.

Fianna Fail's Tony McCormack feels most of the region is being neglected for IDA investment.

It's due to works on Mount Leinster's primary transmission site.

Simon Harris encourages 'calling out' racism.

The Abbeyleix man will succeed Bob Jordan in the role.

The One Direction star also invests in businesses outside of music.

22 organisations nationwide will receive this fund also.

Only four counties in the country have received more attention than Westmeath.

Attendees were treated to dry and conditions in Screggan on Sunday.

Gareth Sheridan says he wants to be a President for the under-represented.

Tanaiste Simon Harris officially opened this year's Show this afternoon.

Over 3,000 entries were received this year.

The 24 year old was steadying a mower at the time of the incident.

RTE has thanked Mr. Tubridy for the re-payment.

The finalist will arrive there next week.

A decision on the application is due September.

Ireland's difficulties in resourcing the Air Corps were laid bare once again this week.

Minister Kevin Boxer Moran has stepped back from the case since becoming Minister. 

Lewsi Capaldi and Niall Horan made surprise appearances at the 2022 Fleadh in Mullingar.

Portiuncula Nursing Home in Multyfarnham was found non-compliant in four areas.

David Henry's funeral takes place in Daingean this morning.

The incident took place at around 6pm yesterday evening.

Mary's Meals is asking for the public to step up and support children in need.

Over 50,000 people are expected to descend on Blueball this weekend.

There's plans to extend it for 2026.

They even got a glimpse of Ed Sheeran at the festival.

The CCPC is issuing the latest instructions.