Midlands News

The owner of Gilleran's Pub feels the hospitality sector is baring the brunt of the restrictions.

Meanwhile, Portlaoise is the cleanest town in the country.

Hospital Management would like to thank the public for their support and understanding during this period.

A pop up maternity vaccination clinic also opens today.

A survey shows over 90% worry about the issue.

It follows the withdrawal of two other providers from the area.

Athlone, Tullamore and Mullingar were also among those surveyed.

The Licensed Vintners Association say publicans continue to bare brunt of restrictions.

There are over 1,300 new cases.

That's according to the former Communications Minister Denis Naughten.

406 people are being treated in hospital.

A firefighter was injured while battling the blaze. 

He's representing himself in his own murder trial.

MD of Erin Horticulture, James Spillane says it is vital for the sector.

The students from Colaiste Choilm, Tullamore are giving the money raised to a school feeding charity.

The money will be used to maintain new bicycles bought by Mercy Secondary School, Kilbeggan.

Stephen Penrose, of Newtown Court, Malahide Road, Coolock, is representing himself.

An Offaly TD says people deserve to know what's happening.

The Octoberfest event will take place in Bloom HQ in Mountrath.

The five-day moving average is 1,685. 

It's being introduced to combat the effects of the UK's split from the EU.

Mullingar and Portlaoise Hospitals are among those which will turn blue and pink at 7pm.

Average personal injury awards are down by €10,000 since their inception.

A Westmeath priest says the community will do whatever they can to help the family that lost everything in a fire.

It will allow them to experience a serious road incident.

Her family is thanking the crew for their help.

It is hoped the money will help the family get back on their feet.

Some fans hosted online listening parties.

Details were confirmed earlier this week.

Around 50 people per day are being admitted to hospital with the virus in Ireland.

The CEO of the Institute of Auctioneers and Valuers is making the prediction.

Of 500 workers surveyed, over 80% favour hybrid working.

Principals around the country are criticising the Education Minister's suggestion that the problem is not as large as it seems.

It's part of a bigger budget concession for the midlands and neighbouring counties.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Ronan Glynn, says the growth rate of the virus has accelerated.

She told the jury she couldn’t get a hold of her son and just knew something was wrong.

Gardaí are reviewing CCTV footage surrounding the office.

The inquiries stem from a complaint made by prisoner Freddie Thompson.

The number of dentists in the public service has been falling since 2016.

Actor Liam Neeson and Munster Rugby Player are appearing on the chat show too.

A former malting business will be converted into a number of apartment blocks.

Boulta Agri Ltd produces greener energy fuels at sites in Laois and Cork.

They involved prisoners attacking other inmates.

It opens today in Portlaoise.

Two men are in custody following the discovery.

Deputy CMO says incidence of Covid is "high and rising".

They're looking for new members to join them.

She feels social welfare increases still don't match the cost of living.

She says if conditions don't change, there's no reason to come home.

The checking of vaccine status for indoor activities is due to end later this month.

A number of measures to benefit young people were included in Budget 2022.

Eamon Ryan has indicated they could be repurposed for a four or five year period.

It's one of ten finalists selected out of 400 European entries.

The Zoned Land Tax will aim to alleviate delays to housing projects.

The multi-agency operation took place on the M7 yesterday.

The age of patients with covid in ICU ranges from 17 to 88-years-old.

She says the delay is detrimental to his educational development.

73 people are being treated in ICU.

The date for submissions has been extended until the 18th of October.

Multyfarnham woman, Anne Drury lobbied for a €10 to €15 rise in today's budget.

Tom Parlon, director general of the Construction Industry Federation says it won't help building.

The judge believes the Relationships and Sexual Education curriculum should be examined.

The Finance Minister has announced extra gardaí and civilian staff will be hired next year.

A yellow weather warning is in place from 1am.

GP access, care plans and evacuation signage were some of the issues raised.

The campaign disputes the findings of an independent review.

Gardaí are appealing for information to the burglary that happened at the weekend.

All the latest from today's Budget announcement.

The Westmeath Joint Policing Committee have been informed.

An estimated completion date for the project was given in the recent NDP.

A social housing charity will use the product to roof a major development.

The facility is also temporarily suspending ward visitation.

Longford, Waterford and Carlow are the counties with the highest incidence rates,

The money will assist with rent, food, childcare and providing mental health services.

Fianna Fáil's Aengus O'Rourke sought confirmation at a meeting of Westmeath Joint Policing Committee today.

LGBTQ+ Activist, Darren Collins hopes to encourage people to support the Gay Project's campaign #PrideAF

The child has been absent from school for the past six weeks despite HSE assurance that he is no longer infectious.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has been outlining a new operational model in Westmeath today.

An increase in the fuel allowance is expected to included in tomorrow's budget.

She should have been celebrating her 42nd birthday this week.

A temporary solution for one was in place this morning after a nine day wait.

A number of detections were made across Laois and Offaly.

They're asking people to consider their treatment options.

Mist has become increasingly dense through the early hours.

The ambitions are laid out in the National Development Plan.

Details of a Marie Keating Mobile unit can be found here.

A midlands TD says the idea of this generation owning their own homes is a pipe dream

It's a small decrease on yesterday's figure.

The five-day moving average is now 1,242.

Five men have been arrested.

It is hoped a report will be finalised by the end of the year. 

The IFA says farmers are being left out of conversations affecting their livelihoods.

The bank is shutting nine branches in the midlands today.

He passed away in hospital yesterday surrounded by his family.

16 year old Elliot Cass had been missing since yesterday.

Expiring products are collected from supermarkets and distributed to those in need.

The road has since been cleared.

General Manager of The Midlands Park Hotel Dara Cruise says a variety of measures are needed.

The vote took place at their AGM on Wednesday.

The move is being described as a backwards step by a rural interest group.

The IFA will hold an event in Portlaoise this afternoon.

That's an increase of 223 on yesterday's figures.

The famous chef from Cullohill has written a new cook book to encourage everyone to cook.

She availed of the National Adult Literacy Service to advance her reading and writing abilities.

Solicitors for the Cathaoirleach of the Municipal District have written to Mr. Smollen.

A woman was accosted by a man in public.

A regional rally is being held in the midlands tomorrow.

They're headed to Syria as part of the UN's ongoing peace-keeping mission.

Two vending machines were vandalised and a glass door was smashed.

Sinn Fein Defence spokesperson and Longford/Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke is behind the comments.

Ballyfin Demense beat a lot of well known hotels in the survey of readers.

The government are being called on to overhaul the law once more.

The local Green Party representative says Irish Water need to be more clear.

The national figure remains over 100,000.

Latest figures show there's 343 people with the virus in hospital.

The branch is due to be shut this Friday.

Two councillors are calling for reform.

The HSE is urging those in at risk groups to get the influenza jab.

The new tax procedure is being introduced to deal with the jump in house prices.

Ballany Water Treatment Plant was temporarily closed as repairs were carried out.

Management are asking people to consider other options before attending the ED.

Gardaí are renewing warnings to the public not engage with suspicious messages.

Johnny Keegan is doing the challenge for Gareth Hayes who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

A some of money and a mobile phone were taken during the break in. 

Laois/Offaly TD Carol Nolan is among the collective launching it's pre-budget submission today.

Biltong is a traditional South African treat made of dry cured beef.

Motorists could face a fine of up to €120.

They've secured €900,000 in funding for the project.

Customers in a number of areas will have issues with supply as a result.

The items were discovered during the search of a house earlier today.

There are 65 covid-positive patients in intensive care.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning.

The incident occurred in Stradbally earlier this year.

The government is expected to announce an extra public holiday next week. 

There has been less availability of speech and language therapists since the pandemic began.

The HSE is currently offering additional doses of the vaccine to those over 80.

The incident occurred between Tyrellspass and Kilbeggan at about 2.30 this afternoon.

William and Patrick Stokes held the marquee event in May despite a court order not to.

All employees are still being paid by the company.

Both have been recovered and are undergoing forensic investigation.

The online event will also discuss end of life care.

Denis Leonard believes a three pronged approach is needed.

The aim is to boost international collaboration and trade in the region.

Assessment of the damage caused by last week's fire remains ongoing.

Zoetis is planning a major expansion of its site.

The building sector is broadly welcoming the government's new spending plan.

There are 64 people in ICU.

57% of fire related deaths occur in rural areas. 

Sanitation facilities and a new kitchen will be added.

Arkardiusz Niedojad is five foot nine, of slim build, with blond hair and blue eyes.

It will employ seven new staff members and up to 100 jobs during the planning and development stage. 

Facilties will be provided at two houses in Westmeath.

There's been a blend of predicted grades and seated exams for the last two years. 

The project is facing further delays after the preferred bidder withdrew from the project.

The fundraiser was inspired by Abbeyleix' Emma Forgarty.

Nua Healthcare services provide private care for those with intellectual disability.

They were traveling through the Meelaghans, Ballina Cross and Ballinagar.

A contractor is expected to be appointed this week.

It's a drop of more than 500 compared to yesterday.

The incidence of Covid-19 amongst primary school children has dropped back down to levels seen in earlier stages of the pandemic.

He's being treated for non-life-threating injuries.

The blaze destroyed the plant last Monday.

A midlands TD says Mica families need to be looked after.

The winners were announced at a virtual event.

Aengus O'Rourke also believes the diversity of talent will attract new industries to the region.

59 people are in ICU with the virus this evening.

Three of our presenters are in the running for a top prize!

The Bracknagh Tractor Run will start at noon this Sunday.

That's the view Students' Union President, Áine Daly.

The Purple Flag is an accreditation similar to the Blue Flag award for beaches.

All views given will be translated into a number of route options for further consultation later.

The Athlone and Limerick IT merger was officially launched this afternoon.

A total of 65 around Ireland have been selected.

He predicts issues arising from the pandemic will increase strain on existing services.

The latest development is being described as a huge disappointment.

So says councillors in Laois who think the deadline for completion is too tight.

She's been speaking in response to the Sarah Everard case in the UK.

There's been a slight reduction in those in hospital with the virus.

It include tutorials on using smartphones, online food shopping and banking.

However, they're worried about supports into 2022.

Garret Daly from Mixed Bag Media in Offaly says the longest-serving 007 has become a fan-favourite.

It follows a number of cases locally of people waiting hours for ambulances.

That still falls short of the pre-budget submission of Active Retirement Ireland though.

The recruitment crisis in Ireland's haulage industry is persisting.

State support is being offered to the company following the catastrophic fire.

Charlie Flanagan was unhappy with the line of questioning.

All other planned screenings cannot go ahead either.

The 26 year old was arrested this morning as part of Operation Triassic.

The hospital is currently asking people to consider care options before presenting.

The average rent in all three midlands counties has risen by at least 10% in the last year.

A local resident had taken the case to An Bord Pleanála.

He raised the matter with Defence Minister Simon Coveney.

The €113,000 haul was discovered in Athlone on Monday evening.

300 people were in hospital with the disease this morning.

Sections of a local author's story are being posted along the routes!

Rural Recreation Officers are also being appointed under the government's 'Walks Scheme'.

Ireland's first convictions for human trafficking were handed down in Mullilngar yesterday.

That's one TD's view, in the wake of warnings about an energy shortage.

However, the TUI wants to be involved in discussions around acknowledging workers' contributions during the covid crisis.

The issue was raised in the Dáil this morning by Laois-Offaly TDs Brian Stanley and Barry Cowen.

Heroin, cocaine, cannabis and diazepam are among the items seized.

The Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council says the industry is as important to the region as tech is to the capital.

The incidents occured on the 11th and 19th of September.

Similar storage facilities are currently in operation in Cloghan and Shannonbridge. 

Two Nigerian women were jailed for between five and six years for the offence in Mullingar.

It's due to a rise in demand for electricity and the closure of older power plants.

Offaly's Pippa Hackett met with MD Vincent Cleary yesterday.

Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court is the first to hand down a sentence for the offence in Ireland.

The 14-day incidence rate is 382 per 100,000 people.

The building would provide an eco-friendly facility for 200 workers.

It comes as the HSE has issued a warning to those in Whatsapp groups.

A recruitment drive is underway to staff the facility.

Farmers will have their chance to speak to him in Tullamore and Delvin.

So says a local councillor, as Bord na Móna plans to build on the a 7,400 hectare area of bog in the midlands.

That follows an inspection of Tusla services in the region in 2019.

The fault occurred at 12.50 this afternoon.

The Offaly legend passed last year.

Two wallets containing cash were stolen during the incident.

The midlands' answer to The Rose of Tralee is making its comeback!

The service will link Mullingar to local tourist attractions.

The issue has been causing a stir among Laois councillors for a number of weeks.

The TU will officially open its doors this Friday.

His car left the road at about 5 o'clock yesterday evening.

Their €8.5 million plant in Killeigh was destroyed in the blaze yesterday.

A man threatened to harm her and stole the contents of her purse.

The road is currently closed. 

Numbers in ICU are steady, up just one on yesterday.

They're paying up to €63 a week, according to the Irish Cancer Society.