Midlands News

News updates for Sunday 18th April 2021.

The collision occurred on the N51.

The roads policing unit stopped the car in Ballacolla. 

Gardaí are trying to track down a car they believe was linked to the attack.

News updates for Saturday 17th April 2021.

NUJ Irish Secretary, and Offaly's Seamus Dooley hopes witnesses come forward with information.

National news updates on Friday 16th April.

Declan Hanrahan was originally elected in August.

The Prison Officers Association is issuing the directive to it's members.

None have been charged.

It's part of the Young Reporters for the Environment 2021 competition.

They hope people might give a section of their extra savings as a result of not doing activities due to the lockdown.

A local councillor says some buildings have been lying derelict for 20 year.s

The trailer for the film based on the play 'Outside Mullingar' went viral last year.

The government set to review the timeline for lifting restrictions later this month.

William Delaney disappeared two years ago.

It's after the company told turf cutters they would not be granted licences for 2021.

They were due to begin this week.

That's according to the latest figures for 2021.

A government TD says it's another vote of confidence in the hospital.

It follows four earlier arrests in other areas of the country.

One Westmeath councillor says it's crucial to multiple sectors getting back on their feet.

The Data Protection Commissioner has raised issues.

It comes following the early retirement of Councillor Tom Mulhall.

A new study has found they face significant barriers in finding a job.

Gardaí arrested eight people yesterday as part of their investigation.

Covid-19 update on Thursday 15th April.

The company has a regional office in Laois.

William Delaney was last seen on January 31st 2019.

The ongoing issue was raised again at a meeting of Laois Joint Policing Committee.

The searches took place at two businesses and one house. 

Continued progress made in keeping covid numbers low in local hospitals.

He's been arrested and is heading to court again.

A midlands TD says people have a right to know if their details are on file.

The area was previously subjected to anti-social behaviour in October 2018.

They may not have scooped the big jackpot, but it's a nice boost to the bank account!

Mr. Mulhall announced his early retirement in January.

It'll remain open each day until April 20th.

It's caused a storm on social media.

National news updates on Wednesday 14th April.

It'll mean a number of administrative staff moving from the current Portlaoise hub.

He intends to appeal the decision.

The €500,000 winning ticket was sold in Westmeath last month.

The new pop-up centre is catering for those with and without an appointment.

They're being held at garda stations in Kildare and Laois.

Succession planning is an issue that's often neglected by farmers.

The ICU in one midlands hospital remains covid-free.

The issues were raised at the latest joint-policing committee meeting.

She's been speaking out after withdrawing from a TV contest.

It's one of four companies in Ireland to receive the award this year.

The incident occurred at Bloom HQ in Mountrath.

They're believed to have been taken on Monday night.

It comes after hundreds of people were issued a letter from Bord na Móna.

A new walk-in centre is opening at St. Loman's Hospital Campus in Mullingar this morning.

You're only allowed to stop on a motorway in case of a breakdown or emergency.

National news updates on Tuesday 13th April.

The pandemic has had a very noticeable impact on the world of work.

He says people have been contacting his office in droves

Meat plants were a hot spot for covid in the midlands last year.

Yesterday, Sean Fleming said he expects motor insurance premiums to fall from June.

That's according to a local man, who's trying to draw attention to the issue.

Health authorities have recommended the jab only be administered to people over 60.

A man in his 30s was stabbed last Wednesday.

It follows an apparent breach of covid restrictions.

Employers are being warned of the high Covid risk if workers return to the office too soon.

Over 30 jobs will also be lost at its sister plant in Dublin.

Similar centres were previously set up in Tullamore, Birr and Athlone.

He was stopped by the Laois Roads Policing Unit yesterday.

He went missing in March 2019.

Judge Keenan Johnson praised the generosity of Seamus Darby during sentencing.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Have a look at what restrictions are being eased today...

A fault is affecting the Sragh and Clara areas this evening.

It is the second year the pandemic has scuppered their performance.

Gardaí have also issued an update on the number of covid fines handed out.

We asked a HR consultant to give out some tips.

Small and medium companies are being offered support to get online.

Although one intensive care unit has been Covid-free for the last 15 days.

A midlands guidance counsellor says it shows students have faith in the system.

You're advised to consult your GP or pharmacist before attending the hospital.

Junior Minister Sean Fleming says it should come into effect from June.

The blaze broke out at about 9.40 last night.

Mullingar's Niamh Algar was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

It's to improve the security of supply and reduce high levels of leaks.

News updates for Sunday 11th April 2021.

Gardaí were called to the scene yesterday.

News updates for Saturday 10th April 2021.

Covid-19 update on Friday 9th April.

The popular Westmeath attraction has been shut during lockdown.

The event is being organised by Eco Ed 4 All.

Two installments of 'Declan Kirby - GAA Star' hit shelves last month.

While it's an unusual venture for the theatre, they hope it'll reach all parts of the community.

Councillors in Offaly have been hitting out at the use of bikes and scooters on footpaths.

Local community groups are being encouraged to apply.

Figures from Glanbia show producers in Laois received €87m.

It's been purchased by a UK company.

They've been speaking about the precarious position the industry is in. 

While the national figure is at its lowest point in 111 days.

The ESB estimate that electricity will be restored around 1pm.

One million users of Facebook in Ireland have been affected.

It's long been among the highest areas for covid-19 in Ireland.

Trade exhibition won't be possible behind closed doors.

That's according to one midlands farming rep.

It's all to raise money for Midlands Hospice.

Offaly Traveller Movement says discrimination against the community is the last acceptable form of racism.

Eir are making efforts to expand their data network across Ireland.

The well known establishment in Birr is the main prize of a raffle.

That's according to the general secretary of the TUI.

Their Laois-Offaly deputy says it costs the State hundreds of millions every year.

One midlands TD says hospitals are in a very difficult position.

The information will help develop plans for a multi-user community facility at the new Killina Presentation Resource Centre 

€2.1 million was allocated last year to build 11 three-bed houses.

He's performing a country music tribute on Friday's show.

The driver has been charged to appear in court.

It includes a suggestion of creating more high speed intercity lines.

The largest income was generated in Tullamore.

A donor was found for an extremely rare form of bone marrow.

They'll tell the story behind the burning of Moydrum castle among others.

National news April 8th 2021.

It makes him the 38th president of the rural youth organisation.

National news updates on Wednesday 7th April.

Some incidents of abuse in the Irish comedy sector came to the fore over the last year.

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has been speaking out about being the target of online abuse.

That's according to a new study by SonicWall.

Tullamore Regional Hospital remains the worst affected.

One Midlands Junior Minister says a wide range of possibilities are being considered.

They're asking for people to consider their care options.

Those in Derrinlough believe Just Transition is being rushed.

A legal advisor is being arranged to help people understand their commercial insurance cover.

Kevin Boxer Moran says social media was used to spread rumours about various aspects of his life.

The walk-in centre in Laois has been operating since 2016.

National News April 6th 2021.

He forced a man to drive him from Limerick to Portlaoise.

That's down from a peak of 30,120 in May 2020.

A local group has been appealing for it to be reopened for the last 20 years.

Cllr John Shaw says there's a serious shortage of single bed accommodation in Mullingar.

One hospital hasn't had a covid patient in ICU for ten days.

He says there's a possible argument for a county-by-county lifting of restrictions.

All three midlands counties recorded a drop in compliance.

It's hoped that it will help centres improve their online and offline services.

There was overnight frost in areas of the midlands.

They're asking club members to cover 42.2km during April.

Education conferences are getting underway today.

News updates for Monday 4th April 2021.

News updates for Sunday 4th April 2021.

222 were tested today, with 349 attending on Friday. 

A 21 year old man was arrested in connection with the seizure.

It is one of four new walk-in facilities which opened yesterday.

28 new cases were confirmed in the Lake County yesterday.

Another driver in Laois was caught travelling at 150kmph.

The good weather is expected to draw people to areas within their 5kms.

National news updates on Friday 2nd April.

LOFFA is supporting families who can't afford long public waiting lists or high private costs.

Other centres have also opened today at Ballinasloe Town Hall and Naas Racecourse.

They produce Ireland's first and only home-made beetroot juice.

The number of patients in the midlands has not changed from yesterday.

Laois councillor Padraig Fleming is critical of the Food Ombudsman.

It's reportedly causing a rift on the board of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association.

The area's incidence of the disease has increased by 9 percent over the past week.

Around 6,000 acres of forest have been damaged by fires in the last five years, the largest of which was in Laois in 2018. 

Similar to the facilities in Tullamore and Birr last week, they're for local people who are asymptomatic.

686 people across Ireland have been penalised for organising a house party.

It was also discovered to be out of tax for four years.

National news updates on Thursday 1st April.

More than €250,000 will go towards various projects.

Aidan Mullins says the company is in good shape.

Skelly's Bar is using the time to make renovations and hire extra staff.

He's calling for a trial programme of 'step-down houses'.

Stephen Donnelly has been answering questions from TD's in the Dáil.

It gives people the right to not answer calls or emails outside of working hours.

Offaly County Council is set to team up with local communities.

Bed capacity is very low in the region's hospitals.

A recent survey, by Migrants Rights Ireland, found 90 per cent of them aren't entitled to it. 

The Irish Hospice Foundation says it's unfair to ask smaller, local organisations to shoulder the cost.

The driver was arrested after failing a roadside drug test.

Gardaí say it's not being treated as suspicious at this time.

But Sorca Clarke says that now needs to be followed up with action.

National news updates on Wednesday 31st March.

Des O’Flynn, Chief Officer at HSE Midlands Louth Meath, says currently around 1 in 5 people have COVID-19 without showing symptoms.

However, figures for the midlands have significantly increased on last year.

Players are being urged to check their tickets!

It'll help cafés and restaurants prepare for the summer season.

A man was arrested quickly afterwards.

The number of patients locally has risen slightly in the last few days.

Almost €50,000 worth of brand new equipment was taken on Sunday night.

The motion has been lodged  by three Green Senators, including Offaly's Pippa Hackett.

People flocked to the beauty spot in the sunshine yesterday.

It emerged last week that the Department of Health compiled dossiers on the family's of autistic children who have taken cases against the State.

The Midlands Prison has the longest waiting list.

Their party leader says we're told there's light at the end of the tunnel, but that tunnel is getting longer.

Laois and Offaly have both recorded hikes of more than 15 per cent on last year.

Their passenger was also fined for breaking covid-19 travel guidelines.

The incident took place late on Saturday night.

National news updates on Tuesday 30th March.

That's according to Offaly author Sinead Flanagan.

His focus is on the gaps between a HSE worker and the private care worker.

A Westmeath councillor says the system is bizarre and unfair on others.

The Tullamore woman has been appearing before an Oireachtas committee today.

That's up from 26 yesterday.

He says "love is love".

A Green Party public meeting recently heard various ideas from the local community.

A Laois councillor says it's attracting anti-social behaviour.

He was spotted acting suspiciously in camouflaged clothing and carrying a holstered air pistol.

They're pioneering a new digital printing technology in Europe.

The owners of midlands golf resort believe they should be allowed to reopen.

It's part of their effort to ensure compliance with public health guidelines,

The Offaly family say they are heartbroken he lost the battle he had fought so hard.

The housing list in the county has been declining steadily since 2016.

It comes as a catalytic converter was stolen from a car in the Lakepoint area.

The boxes include ten helpful items for older people living alone. 

The driver was arrested and is heading to court.

A Longford Westmeath TD believes it's well overdue.

The first electric bus in Ireland arrived in Portlaoise last Friday.

The positivity rate has been just 2% thus far.

Junior Transport Minister Hildegarde Naughten says the aim is to encourage more people to get active.

Gardai stopped on the car M7 for a speeding offence. 

Several windows were broken at a property on Saturday.

A superb gesture of support was made to Daire McDonnell's parents last night.

You can give your views online or through written submissions.

A sergeant was searched and a phone seized during the operation.

Senior Ministers will then meet ahead of a full cabinet meeting.

A Midlands senator says the waiting list is unacceptable.

National News March 29th 2021.