Midlands News

The programme features the International Year of the Woman Farmer as a key theme.

Vanessa Craven was recognised for her work.

Th plans involve a planning application for a 143.4-hectare solar PV scheme.

"It Takes A Village" was hosted by Nina Carberry.

A report on matters relating to transport, energy and housing delivery was released this morning.

74 year old Margaret 'Margo' Regan from Birr passed away from sepsis in the care of UHG on August 6th 2023.

In 2025, 24-hour emergency departments recorded 21,528 presentations.

Crude oil prices have fallen back to pre-conflict levels after the US–Iran 60 day negotiation agreement.

From September next year, it will be mandatory for childminders to register with the agency.

The Irish Prison Service is confirming the death.

The Status Yellow high temperature warning has also been extended to Saturday.

Speculation had been building this week that he may be playing the Laois music festival.

The airline has introduced a policy letting parents be seated alongside up to four children for free.

The sector was responsible for €644 million in agricultural output in 2025.

The improvement works will be carried out in Moate.

Thousand of euro worth of equipment was discovered earlier this week.

A 2,500 square metre facility at Mullingar Business and Technology Park is being proposed.

€1.8 million is being allocated for 52 projects nationally.

They come into effect from 11 pm until 7 am tomorrow in Rosenallis.

The Kickin' Up Dust Arena is a brand new stage for the Laois music festival.

Climatologist John Sweeney thinks the battery powered model could be good for Ireland's energy in theory.

The role recognises and pays tribute to her father’s distinguished service during the First World War.

The country is projected to waste over €1.2 billion worth of food by the end of the year.

Seanie Morris led the activities.

It could hit up to 30 degrees tomorrow.

The CAO portal closes next Wednesday, July 1st.

Farmers are being asked to donate one animal to support African communities.

Thriving Mná will take place in Galway on July 3rd.

The majority of households in the region prefer their children to be taught alongside both boys and girls.

It's the fourth national store in the country.

The driver is now charged to appear before the courts. .

Uisce Éireann says normal supply may take longer to return in some areas.

The driver had also been under the influence.

Pamex Ltd workers will pass through Westmeath.

Three women and a man are due in court today.

Willie Aird is making the call to Micheal Martin over the Leprino Foods site in Portlaoise.

A hosepipe ban was put in place throughout last summer for Lough Owel.

Edenderry Community First Responders group will run the marathon tomorrow evening.

Lumcloon Energy will construct two domes at the former peat-fired power station site in Rhode.

Children and educators from Midlands services wore pyjamas to support children helping children.

Birr Courthouse closed in 2013.

Donegal was the only county to see a larger increase during the second quarter of this year.

Imrich Salko of Mullingar also faces a charge of possessing a stun gun capable of causing serious injury.

"A Frayed Knot" will premiere in Portlaoise this December.

The bill would affect emergency housing, with 333 people in the Midlands currently accessing it.

Plans for the houses are located for Edenderry.

The repairs are set to be ongoing until later this afternoon.

Average house prices in the county were 8.9% higher than a year ago.

Wendy's opens in Tullamore today.

Waiting list numbers and dentists withdrawing from the medical card system are being highlighted.

A Status Yellow high temperature warning is coming into effect at midday.

4.8kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €95,400 was seized.

Inspectors visited the facility over three days in September 2025.

This marks the second MA in Social Work at TUS to receive CORU approval.

Six midlands pubs will be taking part.

About €2 million has been spent defending legal cases over school placements for children since 2022.

Only two IDA visits to Laois took place in 2024.

There are currently no Gaelcholaiste's in the region.

Almost €454k is being allocated to improve communications systems across the country.

In 2024, the IDA made just two visits to Laois.

Temperatures are set to soar over the course of the week.

The housing prices rose the highest in Laois.

The event is led by farmers to help them connect and network.

Two people were hospitalised after the incident in Portlaoise last month.

A teenage boy is currently being treated in CHI.

Brian Stanley say it's needed to aid the recent rezoning of land for residential development.

The date coincides with the summer solstice,June 21st.

The company operates in places including Moneygall.

Dawn and Davinia Knight alongside Victoria Lewis will be competing at the pagaent tomorrow.

Two transformers are being brought into a Laois substation.

The Dáil has heard calls for extra paternity leave for fathers.

Mullingar's Sugar Plum Sweetery is aiming to open 10 stores within the next three years.

The semi-state body want people to use watering cans instead of hoses.

It says there's a "modest" annual salary increase.

Temperatures are set to reach 20 degrees.

The donation comes as Esker Arts celebrates it third birthday.

Mr Burke requested that the panel chair, Andy Pike, step aside.

British Government could be set to introduce social media.

Income rose by 4.5%.

Willie Aird is praising those who offer employment in Social Enterprises.

Wexford's Liam Rochford was named the overall winner.

The development is expected to create over 1,700 jobs.

The centre is located in Athlone.

Mr Justice McDermott said that the defendant and the injured party had a friendship.

There will be competitions, concerts and dances taking place.

Sugar Plum Sweetery is this year's National Enterprise Awards overall winner.

Locals feel a heritage centre could be based out of a vacant property on Mullingar's Church Avenue.

Offaly Community First Responders and Fire Service will be doing the marathon in full fire kit.

The incident happened in Mullingar on Sunday.

The survey will inform plans for a new Enterprise and Co-working Hub in Kinnegad.

The deal separates New Genomic Techniques into two distinct categories.

The Mullingar woman will represent Westmeath at the Rose of Tralee Festival in August.

Laois and Offaly will receive the highest allocation.

It happened on Sunday morning in Mullingar.

Two flagship farm walks are leading the annual event.

This is the third Offaly school to get approval.

Deputy Toibin feels the issue stems from bed shortages, staffing gaps, and lack of consultant cover.

The Bill will now go before a committee for further scrutiny.

Over 19,000 properties in the county are covered by the National Broadband Plan.

It's the first initiative under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.

Maria Walsh voted against the deal in the European Parliament yesterday.

Sean Bailey of Hyde Court, Roscommon, is charged with causing serious harm to a woman in her 30s.

The consultation takes place at 7pm in the Douglas Hyde Theatre.

The Irish Prison Service has confirmed that a prisoner died at the prison this morning.

TDs backed the Sinn Féin bill by 86 votes to 70.

Mr Burke wants the chairperson to stand aside from the hearing.

There's currently none in Laois, Offaly or Westmeath according to Department of Education figures.

The N4 Mullingar to Roosky is entering the design and evaluation phase.

Sinn Fein is tabling the motion, with TD's having a free vote on the issue.

The centres are located in Athlone and Birr.

The legislation under debate in the Dáil is limited to the trade of physical goods.

The petition has almost 900 signatures.

Katie Taylor is set to fight Flora Pili at Croke Park this September.

The floodlights will be located at their pitch in Lea.

The case is on complaints from his repeated attendance at a Westmeath School.

The technology had a trial run at Portlaoise Prison last year.

The UK is set to ban Under 16s from apps like TikTok and Snapchat.

Nationwide, the pace of price increases slowed to 6.2% in April.

Athlone's Beans and Leaves Cafe won most Dog Friendly Venue at the Ruby Heart Awards.

The hearing takes place in Maynooth.

Since the end of March this year, the waiting list has included 8,200 children in total.

The ring was lost in Mullingar over the Easter period.

The Mullingar to Roosky N4 project is entering its third design phase.

The fast food joint will open June 23rd.

Many counties across the country don't offer secondary school education through Irish.

Many rivers and lakes are in good health, but declines elsewhere are limiting progress.

John Gibbons says he'd accept the government stepping in to collect the tax.

Mr Burke is expected to appear before a fitness-to-teach inquiry tomorrow.

 Inland Fisheries Ireland is announcing the grants.

They have all been fined.

The extension is set for Gortnamona National School.

Fianna Fail's Peter Ormond is disputing claims made by Fine Gael's Neil Feighery.

The incident occurred shortly before 5:00am on Monday.

They're due before Longford District Court this afternoon.

Gardai are renewing an appeal for information on the incident in Portarlington.

They are getting the green light under Government funding.

This move looks to supports EVOLVE’s mission to accelerate mainstream adoption of high-quality green parts.

Mr Faulkner highlighted leadership, trust, local radio, and the future of media.

A recent Digital Report shows over seven in 10 people say they trust local radio for news.

9.9kg of ketamine with an estimated value of over €598,100 was seized.

Around 84,000 people have been affected.

Carlow College revealed its intentions to cease operations over the next two years.

Global oil prices fell after the announcement of a tentative US-Iran peace deal.

16 midlands schools are being recognised.

€26m in derelict site tax levies went uncollected that year.

The young women were last seen alive in the 1990s. 

More seven in 10 people trust local radio news.

The group celebrated the milestone with an event at Mullingar's National Science Park.

The Active Retirement Association of Multyfarnham wants to uncover the stories behind the statues.

Moate's Brian Smyth feels it should go into legacy community infrastructure.

Eoghan Ryan feels it can speed up some processes.

The 44-year-old was convicted following a trial at the Central Criminal Court.

The farming body has expressed concern over a review into the company.

Laois took in just under €445k.

Marriage numbers fell to just under 20,000 last year, about 2,500 fewer than the previous year.

The new unit is set to be located in Athlone.

The criticism follows the election of Cathaoirleachs in Offalys three Municipal Districts.

Mullingar defence analyst, Declan Power says Iran has the upper hand.

An open area near the Wicklow/Kildare border is being searched over the coming days.

Paul Fetherstonhaugh has submitted a photo for the 'Out of this World' category.

Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore is apologising for disruptions caused.

It's part of their wider plans and works for the county.

There are currently 199 pupils in Ballinamere NS as well as three autism classes.

The Meath/Westmeath Division recorded a low breath testing rate compared to Laois-Offaly last year.

Willie Aird feels some projects will not come to fruition.

There is events happening across the region.

The charity is warning reports of incidents rise following major sporting events.

Abbeyleix House and Farm is holding their fifth annual family fun day this Sunday.

Shane Murray is succeeding Councillor Declan Harvey in the role.

Independent rep John Leahy is taking up the role in Birr.

It comes from analysis by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. 

The developer is appealing a planning condition to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Festivals claim they'll lose thousands as a result.

Wills Bros Group are taking home the Judges Silver Award for their work on the Timahoe North Solar Farm.

Independent rep Brian Stanley highlighted the case of a young Portlaoise woman in the Dail.

It's part of a €6m investment.

He is sharing his own experience to raise awareness.

Thousands queued this morning for a chance to get tickets.

It comes after a wash out week of rain and wind.

SIPTU say transparency is needed around the phased closure of Carlow College.

Women's Community Projects Mullingar is launching their plan from 2026 to 2030 today.

Interactive breathalysers called ‘Fline­Box’ machines will be in place.

Muintir na Tíre works to develop community safety solutions.

The trial will resume on Friday.

Event organisers wasnt to help businesses develop stronger relationships across the county.

He is being charged with cultivating cannabis.

Laois Leisure in Portlaoise is withdrawing is offer of complimentary access to students sitting exams.

Offaly's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says the worst we can expect here is localised flooding.

The Offaly TD wants the county's work to be considered in new targets set by the Housing and Energy Ministers.

Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke feels the measure is needed for those who can't afford their electricity bills.

Danish retail chain Normal is advertising jobs for a new store in the Athlone Town Centre.

Mr Burke is seeking to make an application to stop the inquiry from going ahead.

Offaly TD Tony McCormack is raising the issue with the Housing Minister.

Longford Westmeath TD and Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says the full facts into the material is needed.

They blend bluegrass and Americana music. 

Cistercian College Roscrea has raised €5,350 to support the education of young girls in Uganda.

Claire Murray is the first female Sinn Fein rep to hold the role.

257 extra hectares of land has been made available for housing.

Ireland's representative will be chosed at the grand final in Dublin later this month.

The county's derelict site registry is detailing 48 buildings in across towns and villages.