Midlands News

The Centre is set to be upgraded through the EU Just Transition Fund with works set to start later this year.

They plan to encourage natural river processes and biodiversity.   

It's a global trend among developed economies.

The National Treatment Purchase Fund released the numbers.

The driver faced a fine for illegal parking.

Ireland's Playwriting Festival runs until Sunday for its 11th edition in Birr.

The farm is being planned on the Laois/Kildare border in Coolnafearagh and Kilmullen. 

The sustainable mobility and tourism strategy officially opened this week.

That's according to Treasurer of Athlone drug awareness group, Jim Henson.

It follows the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

Different units will be available to speak to on the day.

A yellow high temperature warning is in place.

A public consultation will be carried out.

Paul Loonam passed away following the incident on Wednesday afternoon near Tullamore.

Families are being told they cannot move in until December at the earliest into Sandwood in Portlaoise.

Mairead McGuinness could get the nod for the party nomination.

Natalie Nolan was seen in the Tullow Street area of Carlow town at around 7 am on June 24th.

A new report revealed the findings.

The site will span a 600-acres near Rochfortbridge. 

The warning will span over the next two days.

He died following a crash in Abbeyleix. 

A two-day industrial action last week led to the cancellation of 30 flights at Dublin Airport.

Paul Loonam passed away following a workplace incident near Tullamore yesterday afternoon.

The midlands saw a 5% increase on 2023.

It follows women with higher risk pregnancies being moved out of Portiuncula Hospital yesterday.

Mullingar's Billykiss Azeed kicked off Casa Amor.

The incident happened at approximately 5am this morning.

The aim is to allow tourists to travel around safely.

Midlands bombshell has shocked the villa.

Temperatures could reach up to 30 degrees Celsius this weekend.

The incident took place in Abbeyleix.

Judge Johnson imposed consecutive three and seven-year sentences but suspended the final 18 months.

The incident happened on the N4 at Ballinalack.

Developers don't have to offer a mix of unit types.

Up to 40% of households still rely on peat for central heating.

The amenity is opening officially on the 26th of July. 

The road is closed currently.

FRS Co-Op are aiming to bring the wild deer population down to a sustainable level.

The Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee is questioning the lack of housing for elderly people to downsize.

The open sessions are part of a study at TUS Athlone to improve postmenopausal women's health outcomes.

This follows serious incidents.

It comes as sites were named in an EPA report for illegal peat extraction.

The Supermacs owner says it's needed to keep businesses from folding under insurance costs.

Uisce Eireann launch a national water conservation appeal today.

One in four people were waiting longer than recommended to start chemo and blood cancer treatment at Portiuncula.

Motorsport is not included in the Sport Ireland International Grant Scheme. 

Ciaran Mullooly is criticising changing regulatory demands.

It happened at around 8 o'clock yesterday evening in Abbeyleix.

The EPA believes county councils in the midlands are failing in their responsibilities.

There's an overall prize fund of €175,000.

He pleaded Guilty.

This comes following a survey of employees taking career breaks.

They were chosen as one of 27 new suppliers.

The scheme will come into effect on January 1st 2026.

It comes as the EU Presses the US for a trade deal.

Barry Cowen is the lead negotiator.

Tullamore's Georgina Tuohey says it's needed after waiting years for her former partner's case going to trial.

The three are facing a combined total of 135 charges.

The plan is to fix issues on a section of the N52.

Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says rising insurance prices should also be held accountable.

The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.

Barack Obama will be speaking at the 3 Arena in Dublin in September.

Three dogs have made the final of the Pet Setters Ireland competition.

The Longford-Westmeath rep feels it reflects a lack of proper funding in mental health services.

IFA President Francie Gorman says the IFA will fight against a single pillar funding model.

It's believed up to 800 babies and children could be buried at the site.

The Castlepollard artist draws inspiration from life.

The company operates in 9 countries.

The industry is 3,000 drivers short.

General Secretary of the TUI, Tullamore's Michael Gillespie doesn't think an allowance would make much difference for teachers in Dublin.

Fifty-year-old Tim Dennehy, of Glanmore, Ballyhea, Charleville, Cork, was brought before a sitting of Athlone District Court to face six counts of assault.

It's for offences arising from the investigation into Ashling Murphy's murder.

Weather forecasts are showing the hottest spell of weather for the region since 2022.

The plan for Kilbeggan will see 13 new houses built.

The new Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group has had its first meeting on heart disease.

A man has been charged in relation to the death of John Maher last week.

The blaze broke out at 7 pm on Friday, and has been extinguished by Laois Fire and Rescue Service.

The new MyHome.ie report shows the prices are up by 6.5% on average across the Midlands.

Bus stops and shelters cost in the county cost €1.6m.

Joe Grogan of Screggan in Tullamore died at home on April 15,2023.

The grants will help clubs boost engagement, upskill staff and buy new sports equipment.

Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle on Wednesday.

Westmeath is seeing a decrease while Laois and Offaly are seeing an increase.

They're touring the UK and Europe.

Willie Aird believes stronger laws should be introduced.

The area affected is between housing estates in Portlaoise.

The latest CSO figures show the results.

A new 24/7 McDonald's Drive-Thru is planned.

John Maher passed away while working on a building site in Wicklow.

Elis Cleanroom in Birr says there's a knock-on effect from uncertainty around tariffs.

Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary says it should happen if no reform happens after air traffic control strikes across the EU.

The Independent TD in Laois is concerned new special needs classrooms won't be delivered on time.

Your ultimate guide to events happening in the Midlands this weekend.

John Maher lost his life working on a building site in Rathdrum on Wednesday.

The works are scheduled to being in the middle of July.

Ten of these clinics are in Mullingar, and five in Portlaoise.

Aaron Cullen died five days later on May 9, 2016 a after being born in an unresponsive state.

The call comes from various carers for what they want to see in October's Budget.

It aims to diversify nightlife and boost local economy in Portlaoise.

Equine Assisted Learning in Mullingar is running an eight week programme to support farmers,

A planning application for the facility has been delayed after planners asked for more information.

Local property tax has been reevaluated, meaning extra funds in that income for county councils.

The IRHA president believes a reform is needed for non-EU haulage drivers.

Ryan Casey issued a High Court case against the BBC.

He has spoken with members within the State body.

Aaron Cullen lost his life in 2016 after being delivered in Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Applications will open from October 1st for school places.

The US President is expected to impose further tariffs on the European Union.

ICMSA president Denis Drennan says farmers can no longer absorb rising costs.

Gardaí are investigating incidents in Mullingar and Kinnegad.

Changes will take effect this month.

The incident took place in Sharavogue last month.

The 23 year old man will next appear before the Central Criminal Court.

The Offaly TD is welcoming a considered expansion of age eligibility for the BreastCheck programme.

The HSE CEO is appearing before the Oireachtas Health Committee.

They carried out a search on Friday.

The baby was born in 2016 by emergency caesarean section.

HIQA issued a formal letter to The Residence in Portlaoise.

There were short-term notices issued around the Midlands last year.

She was last seen at 7am, on Tuesday.

Applications for the 'Closed For Lunch' documentary project close July 25th.

Micheal Carrigy believes the centres are undermining the State's housing strategy.

Portarlington's Dr Cathal Berry says we must not lose sight of why the Triple Lock was set up.

Vernon the lurcher has donated blood to UCD Vet Hospital multiple times after his accident.

EV sales nationwide are up by 27%.

It follows new CSO figures showing visitor numbers fell by 10% last month.

The changes take effect from today as part of a scheduled biannual review.

A 9% increase in startups has been recorded since the start of this year.

The incident took place over the weekend.

The cigarettes and alcohol products were seized across the Midlands region.

The local authority selected it's first female Cathaoirleach.

Barry Cowen feels EU’s CAP budget strategy is hiding stagnant funding levels.

Highs of 39 degrees have been reached across the region.

15-year old  Kealan Burns is reported missing from Kilminchy.

Both stations will continue to broadcast independently of each other.

It follows the RTE Investigates report on abusive practices at The Residence in Portlaoise, and at Beneavin Manor in Dublin.

Between 2022 and 2024, only just over 221 social homes were built, short of a 1,114 target.

Little Friends Playschool in Castlepollard is deciding to close due to 'changes in the childcare sector.'

The incident was a single vehicle collision.

Works are taking place which may affect customers in Ballymore and Moate.

Robert McDermott wants to see community groups reaching out to his committee.

The map was created by Blueball's Odhran Condron for visitors to find their ancestral graves in Killoughey.

A Trishaw is a three wheeled pedal powered bike for older and mobility impaired people.

Athlone's Nancy O'Donnell is waiting nearly 20 weeks for her daughters disability allowance to be reviewed.

It takes place this evening in Ballyragget.

Numbers are rising in other places, with almost 6,000 motorists caught without seatbelts last year.

Heatwave conditions are currently being recorded in Spain and other European countries.

Colm Lynch O'Sullivan is survived by his parents and brothers.

The deadline is at 5 pm tomorrow.

It happened in Mullingar in the early hours of Sunday morning.

It's seen a 40% increase in payments for neurodiverse children since 2020.

Labour will put forward a motion to the Dáil on Wednesday.

The Health Minister is publishing a paper on GO supply and demand.

Colm Lynch O'Sullivan lost his life after a collision near the border of Laois and Tipperary.

Ciaran Mullooly wants to see sweeping changes to the programme.

New Department of Health stats shows Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise stays average 2.3 days

A spike is expected as music festival season approaches.

Councillors have called for the EPA to help provide them with resources with the state body refusing.

Local rep for Athlone Frankie Keena is questioning the delay on the Railway Field Road Project.

Portlaoise is the best preformer so far in the Midlands at 19%.

204 adults and 95 children were homeless in May, a drop of 5 per cent on the previous month.

Gardaí are advising the public to always seek trusted advice about traders.

Declan Dunne is making his retirement this week.

Mark Lawless was looking for compensation from racing trainer Adrian Keatley.

Barry Cowen believes they could boost house delivery through legislative and financial means.

Fixed charge notices have been issued for each offence.

Ballybrought's Joe Sullivan is a local rep for Gorey in Wexford since 2014.

Portarlington's Cathal Berry feels the 'Security Action for Europe' scheme will help Ireland,

Colm Lynch O'Sullivan lost his life following a crash on the Borris In Ossory to Roscrea road.

The Scienece and Health building in SETU Carlow is among five new buildings announced.

Fixed charge notices have been issued.

The latest report highlights the actions.

Maria Walsh is taking part in the event this weekend.

The region received no funding.

Westmeath has seen a sharp drop in afforestation.

It comes following the findings of an EPA report.

Choice Store is officially opened in Tullamore.

The grants can cover up to 75% of costs.

The judges are in the county this weekend.

Portlaoise aims to be carbon neutral.

Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley feels families with young children are the worst impacted by high house prices.

Aglish National School in Roscrea will be closed on August 31st.

Patrick Duffy played the role of Bobby Ewing on Dallas.

Westmeath was the only county that cut spending by 15%.

It follows a new EPA report released on peat milling this morning.

The road will remain closed for several hours.

The case is adjourned until July 21st for time for the State to gather more evidence.

The Environmental Protection Agency says local authorities aren't enforcing the law.

He's advising to secure keys after recent incidents.

Emma has recessive dystrophic EB.

They want to expand therapy pet services nationwide.

The SEAI's annual report shows the increase.

John Condron of Tullamore's Condron Concrete says it's a matter of stockpiling raw material.

The 'Legal Matters' segment received recognition.

James O'Reilly was sentenced at Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court last week.

44% of women feel Gardaí are unhelpful on the matter according to the latest Women's Aid yearly report.

Words like sausage or burger could no longer be used.

Three weapons were also seized in the Midlands.

Property advisor DNG says landlords are leaving the market since the latest RPZ announcment.

The incident occurred near Abbeyleix yesterday afternoon.