Midlands News

Wildlife expert Ricky Whelan believes substantial change will take more than good will.

Former Army Ranger Cathal Berry believes there's a number of areas that need investment.

Minister Martin Heydon is insisting farmers will be considered.

They were stopped by the Armed Support Unit in Laois last night.

Almost 200 more lodges are going to be added to the Longford Forest Holiday Village.

The government is introducing a new industry-wide levy to pay for the mica redress scheme.

A man has since been arrested.

It's felt Westmeath's county town is under-serviced.

They're appealing for government funding to help tackle the issue.

A number of local reps are calling for fireplaces and stoves to be installed in new homes.

Michael Fiztmaurice is concerned people will be encouraged to target those who are non-compliant.

The fundraising movie night will raise money for the maintenance of the Derryounce Nature Reserve.

Government has committed to funding a runway extension at the Waterford Airport.

Tullamore Garda station want anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the early hours of Monday morning to get in touch.

The mother, accused of murdering her two children, appeared in court again this morning.

Cutting down on other expenses - like €7 million on a new library - was recommended instead.

The group thinks yesterday's announcement shows the government is serious about supporting midlands businesses.

Lynn Egar has been remanded in custody in prison since last week.

The Government has delivered the largest budget in the history of the state in response to a historic cost of living crisis.

All five men are in their 20s.

Here's all the latest from the government's landmark budget announcement...

The IFA Chairman feels that proposed supports won't cover the rate of inflation in certain areas.

Publicly funded IVF, 1,000 new gardaí and a €12 euro a week hike in social welfare are expected to be included.

A Fine Gael Cllr. wants funding from the Town & Village Renewal programme.

You're advised to consider alternative options, like your GP or pharmacist.

The plans include a new pitch and clubhouse.

Nine of the 58 councillors in the region are women.

The scheme provides funding to upgrade private roads.

Kevin O'Duffy is now an ambassador for the National Adult Literacy Agency.

Andy Webb smashed 216 concrete tiles to raise money to rebuild a Uruguayan martial arts club.

A group representing estate agents says interest rate hikes will limit the amount of people who can draw down a new mortgage.

The pizza chain is preparing for an expected increase in demand during the World Cup in November.

He thinks the county is perfectly-places for such facilities.

He claims the funding is there but the vacancies are still not being filled.

That's a 9.7% increase on the same time last year.

That figure is only expected to rise.

10 year permission has been granted to build the development in the east of the county.

The opposition party outlined their Budget 2023 proposals this afternoon.

The clinic will be open to those aged over 12 this weekend.

If approved, Ireland will become one on the first countries in Europe to introduce such a measure.

Those suffering from long covid in particular are advised to take care.

The USI has made the calls ahead of a massive cost of living march tomorrow.

A selection of the interviews, photos and videos recorded at this year's event.

The centre was recently quoted €20,000 in insurance premiums.

The incident occurred yesterday afternoon.

The Joseph MacDonagh Centenary Weekend is taking place in his native Cloughjordan.

There's lots to do and see around the midlands tonight!

Westmeath County Council said it would consider the proposal.

It's being welcomed by a midland TD who says people often avoided visiting hospital because of the charge.

Thelma Dennany and her brother Mikey, died in a car fire near Multyfarnham.

The final day is coming to a close, and saw 70,000 people in attendance.

She is set to appear before a special sitting of Mullingar District Court this evening.

Jokubas Sliosoras died from his injuries in February 2021.

The Westmeath woman is paying a visit to traders in Ratheniska today.

The short notice period is being branded as a disgrace.

The collision occurred yesterday morning.

It comes as part of the €1.4 million National Biodiversity Action Plan.

He was doing it all for a very worthy cause.

A weapon was also seized from the property.

The proposals include a 10% tax rebate for first-time buyers.

It was the largest number of visitors in the event's 91 year history.

She was arrested yesterday.

She is currently being detained at a midlands Garda station.

That's the warning from the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers.

The Rural Independent Group has been raising the issue of spiralling energy costs in the Dáil this morning.

The Castletown has broken the previous record of 44.4km.

The blaze broke out in a built-up area shortly before 7am.

The Castletown man is raising money for St. James Hospital.

Micheál Martin has been speaking at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska.

A number of suggestions were made to alleviate the crisis.

The cowboy contractor was listed on the SEAI's website.

Organisers expect today's crowd to be the largest of the three days.

The new plans could see people paid an extra €315 a week if they work until 70.

The tax increase would have added over €600,000 to the council's coffers.

It's also estimated one quarter-pounder burger will be eaten every second!

The incident occurred yesterday afternoon.

The Irish Farmer's Journal is behind the campaign.

The site can accommodate 176 people, but has come under fire from the Irish Refugee Council.

The culprits were disturbed and fled on foot.

Workers are being sought to meet what has been described as 'significant demand'.

Planning permission has been granted for development on the 25-acre site.

300,000 people are expected to venture to Ratheniska between today and Thursday.

The incident occurred this morning.

A new site in the county is currently under investigation.

The school's principal says they need additional support coming into the winter.

The three-day event kicks off in Laois tomorrow.

Westmeath councillors voted in favour of the Hammerlake studios development.

All bar one day of the National Ploughing Championships are expected to be dry.

The awards were held in the Kilashee Hotel in Naas, Co. Kildare last Friday.

Westmeath Councillors will vote on the decision this afternoon.

Irish Rail is looking for feedback from the public.

The incident occurred on the eastbound carriageway.

Patients to consider their options before attending the ED.

The Taoiseach and President are representing Ireland that the state funeral.

The Athlone-based Emergency Aeromedical Service Ambulance attended the scene. 

They can hold up to seven times more rubbish than a standard street bin.

400 people part of Save Navan Hospital marched to HSE in Kells.

The pioneering nurse-led service, which is funded by the HSE and introduced to students on TUS's Athlone campus.

Midlands TD says families are now paying out more to find ways to school.

Energy company announced trebling of after-tax profits.

Family fun day planned for Saturday's opening.

The event is taking place in Laois from the 20th to the 22nd September.

The proposal is set to be included in the upcoming budget.

The informal gathering is taking place in Prague in the Czech Republic.

That's despite there being 900 social homes eligible for a retrofit.

Mullingar Regional Hosptial has issued six 'busy ED' notices in the past week.

The hospital won't be complete for at least another 18 months.

Two searches were carried out by local gardaí in the last month.

Weapons, aircrafts and equipment will be on display, along with guided tours and activities for kids.

A meeting is being held in Laois today as five pupils in the area have not been allocated a seat.

The operator is putting on extra late night services for passengers leaving Garth Brook concerts.

The fire broke out at around 6am.

20 thousand people have protested in the last 10 months.

A new study has been commissioned to investigate the town's congestion issues.

Five pupils in the Vicarstown, Emo and the Rock were not allocated seats.

The Mullingar man believes the Government shouldn't be wasting money.

Referees went on strike the weekend following the incident.

The attack occurred last November.

The vandalism was carried out just days before the county's first Pride festival.

The damage was done on three separate occasions.

A joint funeral mass for Thelma and Mickey Dennany is being held today.

The teacher remains in prison for contempt of court.

Brendan Fricker, Fiona O'Carroll and Pamela Uba will join Ryan Tubridy on Friday.

A Laois Offaly TD wants to see the project processing as soon as possible.

Parents are angry there are eight seats that haven't been used since the start of the school term.

The group includes a number of midlands TDs.

They were set up in each county in 2020 to help respond to covid-19.

Mikey and Thelma Dennany passed away last Friday afternoon.

Price index has now surpassed celtic tiger highs but growth is slowing.

The National Concert Hall is the venue for the event this weekend.

Th Indian Mutiny ‘Siege of Lucknow’ Victoria Cross was awarded to a Westmeath man in 1857.

It follows a midlands fishmonger, who saw his electricity bill increase by €6,000.

Cabinet have just signed off on a proposal to make the national minimum wage €11.30, an increase of 80 cent.

Patients are being asked to consider alternatives before attending the ED.

The government is increasing the threshold in just five counties.

Two more vehicles were damaged in further attempted break-ins.

The presiding judge said age is not a bar from going to prison.

The Portarlington man spoke about the ordeal on 'Midlands Today'.

An increase of 80c to €11.30 is to be signed off by cabinet this morning.

The Ploughing Championships kick off next Tuesday.

The new, free service will be facilitated by Anam Cara.

A retired Offaly builder is making the largest local settlement. 

Celebrations will be held on Friday 30th September.

Aisling O'Rourke's dad passed away two years ago after developing sepsis.

Intoxicated driving offences are also on the rise, compared to this time last year.

27 of those are in the midlands.

The Taoiseach is batting back suggestions his party has an issue around their identity.

He's been inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame.

One of the hospital's departments is being relocated as a result.

The local community is encouraging others to follow suit.

Patients are being asked to consider their options before attending the ED.

Parents in Laois are holding a public meeting on this week after eight local children were not allocated seats.

Nationally, 74 community projects will benefit from the €2.7 million Clár fund.

Thelma and Mikey lost their lives in the incident last Friday evening.

The Green Party rep is concerned about the amount of housing being built in parts of the county.

That's despite findings from a GSOC report revealing the Laois-Offaly TD did not attempt to turn way from a garda checkpoint in 2016.

The suspect is the only person gardaí want to speak to at this stage.

Ronan Scully is talking about the harrowing sights he witnessed in Ethiopia recently.

Michael Martin says it's a very difficult time for the local area.

Simon Harris was in Athlone today to announce the plans.

Thelma and her two year old brother Michael died in the incident on Friday evening. 

They will be performing on a one hour tv special later this month.

The Longford Westmeath TD quit as a junior minister last month after he failed to declare all details of his properties. 

Barn Owl Action Scheme seeks to bolster a dwindling population.

The units will cater for general needs, older persons, and people with disabilities.

Thelma and Michael Egan died in the incident in Multyfarnham on Friday afternoon.

Micheál Martin made the comments during a visit to Westmeath.

The incident occurred on Saturday around 2.45am.

Patients are being asked to consider their options before attending the ED.

The incident occurred on Friday, between 2 - 2.30am.

It's the first of a two-day event in the county.

Two children lost their lives in the incident on Friday.

The Clara golfer finished on 17 under par for the tournament.

The bridge cost €13m to build.

The man was told to have it removed in six weeks.

She was last seen on Wednesday.

It's in place until 3am tomorrow.

They went on sale yesterday at 9am.

Two children died in the incident in Westmeath

The boy and girl died in a car fire yesterday.

It includes dire projections on the impact of the rising cost of wholesale gas.

People hoping to snap up tickets can do so from 9 o'clock this morning.

Two children died in the incident in Westmeath.

A woman was also seriously injured in the incident.

It occurred around 4pm this afternoon.

The Coroner's Court heard an Offaly teenager died when a car suddenly crossed a continuous white line and collided with him.

A former midlands TD says he has big shoes to fill.

A midlands TD wants immediate targeted supports.

A lost and found office will be open this weekend.

The ECB has increased its interest rates twice in three months.

The Scottish star paid a visit to Westmeath during the summer.

If you suspect someone in your life is struggling, don't wait for them to reach out.

The Westmeath man held the position for almost 10 years.

The victim was transferred to hospital in Dublin for treatment of his injuries.

Portlaoise to Dublin services are currently suspended due to suspected railway bridge damage.

Attention has already turned to next year's music festival season!

€3,000 worth of property was stolen from one house.

He says it was the number one problem at this year's festival.

The HSE is trying to maximise uptake in those who have yet to avail of a vaccine.

The discovery was made during the search of two homes.

He was a driving force for business and community.