Midlands News

It will support emergency calls after the Defence Forces stands down over staffing issues. 

The drugs have an estimated street value of €72,000.

Members of the public will have the chance to meet local Gardaí.

Community Organisations in Westmeath will benefit most.

The 6.6m cross in Offaly was restored after an online fundraiser.

Nick Maher says he feared the worst when he heard of his son's accident.

The item was stolen from her home this morning.

The Irish Road Victims Association is holding an event in Mullingar on Sunday.

Waters continue to rise in the Italian City where nearly three quarters of the city are submerged.

It's due to a decline in both the number of priests and those attending.

Irish Rural Link believe more needs to be done.

It follows two collisions in Laois and Offaly earlier this morning.

She was being detained at Tullamore Garda Station.

They're gathering today to discuss and debate climate issues in Ireland.

It follows a hearing at Tullamore Circuit Court.

A fund managed by Davy Real Estate is behind the move.

Danny Healy-Rae has been commenting on the ongoing issues in the Midlands

Chloe Greene has had numerous operation since falling ill two years ago.

The search focused on targeting the assets and activities of an Organised Criminal Group in the region.

Less than one in five local councils in the midlands is a woman.

Thousands of reflective badges are being delivered to school children across the region. 

The Dutch Government is to reduce the speed limits on many of its roads in a bid to cut pollution. 

Justice Minister and Laois TD Charlie Flanagan says "no stone is being left unturned by both the Gardaí and the PSNI."

The Family and Child Homelessness study warns of the danger of children becoming institutionalised

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It's striving to have the project finished by the end of this year.

It'll be officially named at a ceremony next year.

There was snow across the region yesterday evening.

People in Laois and Offaly have been posting pictures of the snow on social media. 

Safefood is highlighting the high chocolate content and saturated fat in most bars.

Its after she found rubbish on a local Greenway last weekend.

A local councillor says there's been a noticeable increase in anti-social behaviour.

Midlands TDs want answers from the Minister.

Minister Harris says he's trying to address the problem.

Temperatures are dropping.

Laois TD Charlie Flanagan went on the offensive against his Sinn Féin counterparts.

Richard Moloney has been sentenced for twelve years in prison.

Met Eireann also issued the warning to a further five counties.

Kinnegad in Westmeath is among those listed as having a failure in infrastructure.

The Westmeath rep for the INMO says there's no political will to improve capacity.

It was after he painted a portrait that he then snook into the room of the musician in Tullamore.

It was bought at the Tesco store in Birr.

It follows a meeting of councillors which took place last night.

They compile numbers of people left on trolleys at each Irish Hospital every morning.

The McKevitt's will feature on 'What planet are you on?' over the coming days.

Gardaí are thanking everyone for their help.

The company says the recruitment drive is part of expansion plans for next year.

A local councillor says a small increase in tax can go a long way.

A number of cases of the disease were confirmed at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore in September.

Five premises in the midlands were identified as needing remedial work.

New figures from daft.ie show an increase of nearly a tenth in the last 12 months alone. 

They came into effect at midnight last night.

Pat McDonagh thinks it'll bring a boost to the area.

It's believed the Dundalk woman is being processed for deportation from Turkey.

The money was raise in memory of a Westmeath child who died last year. 

The Laois/Offaly Gardai are launching their annual Youth Awards today. 

Drivers will be fined and given 3 penalty points for dangerously overtaking a cyclist.

He says they took their eyes of the ball.

It's part of pilot scheme to promote the language.

The competition is marking its 55th anniversary.

The Taoiseach has met personally with the five directors of Quinn Industrial Holdings.

Four ministers will meet with staff affected by the closures.

It follows searches on Friday.

He was last seen on Tuesday.

It's part of an operation to combat travelling criminals.

It's after planning permission to extend its operations beyond 2020 was rejected by An Bord Pleanála.

He'll be working with relevant groups affected by closure of power plants in the midlands.

A Westmeath county councillor is making the suggestion.

It's the 57th anniversary of the exhibition.

The company is meeting with employees to inform them of the plan.

EPA is warning that high levels of radon gas is a serious health risk.

Its estimated that Clover Court in Shinrone commands around €80,000 in rent each year.

Its eight years after a campaign to save the facility from closure was successful.

He's being laid to rest tomorrow.

The rare item dates back to the 15th century.

He's organised a clean-up operation along the canal - an area he says is littered with shopping trolleys.

Dennis Naughten believes it would stimulate job creation in the region.

A GoFundme page is also collecting donations to help the McNamee family.

A Laois councillor is responding to the latest drug possession figures.

The event will take place tomorrow evening.

A decision was made not to destroy the rottweiler after an incident involving children and Gardai.

Organisations in Abbeyleix, Portlaoise and Mullingar scooped €10,000 each.

It comes following a collaboration among local authorities and businesses in Athlone.

Meath West TD Damien English says the occupants will be encouraged to engage with homeless services.

There's a number of ways to get involved.

The iconic broadcaster died on Monday, aged 85, following a long illness.

The incident happened during a junior A championship game in 2017.

She was last seen on Friday.

She says teenagers are developing are a distorted view to sex and behaviour.

He's fighting for the re-opening of Killucan Train Station.

It follows a clean-up operation to remove illegal waste in Tullamore.

Two midlands events are going taking before the upcoming elections.

The incidents took place during an eight hour period last Wednesday night.

It's estimated 226,000 people in Ireland have the condition.

His dad says they're overwhelmed by the support.

He wants a review to be carried out urgently.

Almost 40 patients are waiting in the midlands.

The government is not going ahead with its 'latte levy'.

There's a great line-up of performers and events.

Tusla is launching a campaign in November aimed at improving school attendance.

Offaly has seen the third largest fall off in the country.

They'll remain open until January.

It's hoped at least 3,000 people will support the petition before its presented.

A meeting took place between union reps and the company on Friday.

He feels it will provide a much-needed boost to the town.

He forged a legendary career on Irish television and radio.

It's believed the wording of the law will cause headaches for HR managers.

His impressive career spans over 30 years.

Gardaí are thanking the public for their assistance.

It comes ahead of an open forum in Roscommon later this evening.

Westmeath is the only county in the region that will remain unchanged.

Deputy Carol Nolan wants Minister Joe McHugh to take action to stop schools being further affected.

Virgin Media Ireland says it may cut 65 jobs.

The items were found in concealed in bins in Mountrath today.

The company says the restriction is to allow for the continued recovery of the water supply.

He was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.

It comes after 155 people in the midlands were official recorded as homeless last month.

The route which cost over 7 million euro and took 15 months to complete. 

People buying car insurance will have longer to shop around for a better price.

The company denies a recent suggestion by a Laois TD.

The lucky ticket was bought in Portlaoise.

It's the second time in three years that the Westmeath college has won the title. 

Projects include upgrading an outdoor swimming pool and a toddlers playground.

Trim Circuit Court has been hearing the victim impact statement from relatives of a Westmeath woman who died in June 2016.

The Green Party rep says she's eager to bring a rural voice to Leinster House.

One man left a house worth €525,000 and €190,000 in cash.

The National Emergency Operations Centre says it had more than 670 calls overnight.

The Midlands Simon Community says they're operating at max capacity.

It's undergoing analysis to determine its value and purity.

Customers will be affected by outages from 10 o'clock tonight until 6 o'clock tomorrow morning.

Fire and rescue services in the midlands are urging everyone celebrating Halloween to be careful.

He's currently living in direct provision in Laois.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity.

The Department of Housing has released the latest figures.

In the end it could be down to demand at individual schools.

The Principal of a Westmeath school says they're operating at less than a tenth of the minimum speed.

He was last seen on Sunday.

The Athlone-based financial broker feels Minister Doherty is taking the wrong approach.

That's the message from an Offaly councillor.

Fianna Fail's Robert Troy believes the minister's latest plan has provided nothing for the midlands.

It comes after the search of a house in Edenderry.

Mr. Crumb is hoping to create a buzz in the county.

The Taoiseach says the State won't be found wanting in ensuring law and order prevails.

A spokesperson says they're working to identify patients ready of discharge.

SIPTU is meeting with Bord Na Mona later this week.

The owner says the notice contradicts an EPA inspection.

She feels other issues have been pushed to the margins in the midst of Brexit.

Overall, there was a 14% increase last year.

A Westmeath senator says he's repeatedly said a spring election would be best.

The ruling will then allow families to begin the process of accessing their estate.

Niamh Algar who was born in Mullingar and is one of 20 honourees.

Luke Ming Flanagan was speaking after a December election was announced by the House Of Commons.

The dangerous driving allegation occured last Sunday in Ballyouskil.

The Association of Catholic Priests is concerned about the ageing profile of those in the priesthood.

St.Josephs Accordion band had to cancel its 50 year association with the county final.

Details of the complaints in the Irish Prison system were released under a freedom of information act.

He has spent his entire life in hospital. 

Tickets for Life 20 go on sale this Friday at 9am.

Once back to full health, they'll be available for adoption.

She been suffering from serious health issues.

That's the warning from the Association of Catholic Priest ahead of their AGM in Athlone.

Someone in Laois could be €400,000 richer after the weekend.

It's the only midlands county to secure the LEADER funding.

The blaze started outside the home of Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny

Its according to a report from the Irish penal reform trust.

Athlone sub Aqua club had been leading the mission along with RNLI and local services

It comes after an initial report into votegate recommended no further sanctions against the TDs.

He was speaking at the National Ploughing Championships

The secrets of a serial killer from Laois are to be uncovered in a new book.