Midlands News

Latest news updates for 4th April 2020.

A car has been seized.

The first episode involves a speaker being taken apart.

Latest news updates for 3rd April 2020.

The Laois school is reminding teenagers to stay safe and positive.

The Chief Super is asking to public to keep co-operating fully with checkpoints.

The blazes caused around €4m in damage. 

The Bravo Charlie Tango group was formed online and already has over 200 members.

Glamping Under The Stars received a record number of bookings for the facility before the coronavirus outbreak.

Sunday will see the worst of the weather.

Offaly teacher Linda Colton is one of those under lockdown in Milan.

She was a well known member of the local community.

Test flights are being carried out by the company today.

About 750 homecare workers are to be redeployed to nursing homes.

She wanted to thank them for all the work they are doing on the frontline. 

The government is insisting that the state exams will take place.

They say current measures don't go far enough.

The incident occurred yesterday afternoon.

Two men have been arrested.

Latest news updates for 2nd April 2020.

A significant amount of household rubbish was dumped in a bog

Total infections there have surpassed 100,000, with 864 deaths reported today. 

Dr. Eddie Murphy is also reminding people to focus on what's in their control

The 9-year-old changed the lyrics of his tune 'Nervous'.

The uninsured driver had no DOE or road tax. 

Dublin has the highest rate in the country.

Over 7,000 staff work in the HSE in the midlands region.

No new works are currently commencing due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Fianna Fail's Paul Daly and Green Party rep Pippa Hackett were elected earlier in the day.

They're buying heart logo's for their windows.

The proposed 2% increase was included in the collective bargaining agreement.

Latest news updates for 1st April 2020.

18 of the 49 seats available have been filled as counting continues this afternoon.

Nationally there are just 5 people on trolleys.

It comes after a driver was stopped in Mullingar on the suspicion of drug driving.

There's a drop of 291 registrations in the last twelve months. 

He says necessary preparations regarding the fall-out can be discussed. 

A Laois Priest says the current restrictions are hard for families.

The organistations are working with the local authorities.

650 beds have been made available in three locations.

The Old Rugged Cross has also been covered by Johnny Cash and Elvis.

Blossom is due to give birth to six pups.

Fianna Fail had three candidates elected last night along with one Independent.

It could be home to a new secondary school in the future.

National Updates 31st March 2020.

A man was arrested.

It has already reached number 14 on the Irish homegrown top 20 list.

The programme is being made available in response to the HSE's projected need for additional staff.

The college says the normal tests in exam hall won't take place due to COVID-19.

It's after the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar imposed the restriction last week

The figures were released this morning by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

The properties were empty at the time.

Values in Westmeath rose at the second highest rate in Ireland.

Fine Gael's Gabrielle McFadden was eliminated in the 10th count.

Over 600 volunteers take part in the event.

Irish Water say the substance isn't dangerous if consumed through water.

Latest news updates for 30th March 2020.

The Westmeath woman requires regular chiropractic work following a car crash.

Cloghan's Lorna Moore flew from Lima to London this morning

It comes as Personal protection items are being dumped in midlands towns

The Garda Helicopter was called in to assist.

The Laois Offaly Crime Prevention is asking people to report any suspicious acitivity in their area.

Conor Conelly died suddenly while jogging near his home in Ballycumber.

The Irish Penal Reform Trust is calling the practice concerning.

It's to help smoothly operate new checkpoints monitoring essential travel for work.

Offaly County Council has banned all burning during the pandemic.

Castlepollard's Pat Devitt, CEO of Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers is making the call.

Strict restrictions on mass and funerals remain in place.

Three new texts in particular are of interest.

Latest news updates for March 29th 2020.

Staff are concerned that they are running low on protective clothing.

The confidential phoneline service is being established by the new COVID-19 Laois Community Response Forum.

His funeral will be immediate family only due to current COVID-19 restrictions.

Latest news updates 28th March 2020.

It follows new restrictions imposed by government.

The Health Minister say aren't on the list of essential workers.

Temperatures expected to reach the mid-teens.

Latest news updates for 27th March 2020

The legislation also bans evictions during the pandemic.

It's part of the plan to deal with the increase number of COVID- 19 cases.

All service users have been contacted by their Medical Team to ensure a safe transition of care.

It's expected the building phase will be completed in the next 15 months.

Latest figures show there are 68 confirmed cases in the region.

Marketing manager Justin Molloy says every little bit helps in these extradionary times:

Gardai say inquiries are ongoing.

The motorist was injured in the crash.

The service can be contacted via social media. 

A quantity of tools were also discovered during the searches in Laois.

It follows a Facebook appeal from a senior clinician at the Mullingar Regional Hospital.

Vincent Keegan says concerns about contracting the virus meant he was unable to say goodbye.

Members of the team have recorded a music video to encourage people to sanitise their hands.

Gardai in Laois stopped the vehicle at around 2am.

Lorna Moore was hoping to get a chartered flight home this weekend.

Dan Donoher is fighting a rare form of Scoliosis.

They're appealing to the public to think before acting.

Latest news updates for March 26th 2020.

Sean Clarke is hoping the Government will charter a plane home.

They've recorded about 15 songs to date

He is facing a court appearance.

The Dáil has heard calls for supplies for healthcare workers.

The ban is being put in place from today.

The 14-year-old's funeral mass took place this morning. 

First Dates Ireland matched him up with a Longford woman.

She is now self-isolating at home.

She's encouraging people to light a candle in their window for those still going to work.

A special sitting will take place today.

It's to make sure they're adhering to new Government regulations.

One wholesaler is selling hand sanitiers for €42 a litre.

The funeral mass will be broadcast on Youtube.

The National Union Of Journalists is making the call.

All non-essential work places were ordered to close overnight.

Latest news updates for 25th March 2020.

Sarah Mason from the Westmeath SPCA says the kindess of local people is a big help to them

Fine Gael Cllr Tom Mulhall says the Emo man was very lucky not to be injured in the incident

The Westmeath woman says going through the journey is a unique experience.

He set up a Facebook group in an attempt to find others in a similar situation.

Five marts in the midlands will close.

It's in addition to clinics in Mullingar, Athlone and Longford.

There's been numerous reports of intimidating behaviour around the country.

It comes as 42 new cases in the midlands of coronavirus were announced last night.

Green Party Senator Pippa Hackett is making the call.

Some firms are using technicalities to avoid honouring policies.

The HSE is teaming up with the GAA to roll out testing centres.

Latest news updates for March 24th 2020.

She's one of 60 Irish Citizen's stranded in Peru.

Ballot papers for voting in the election must be returned by the March 31st deadline.

That's the view of Wakefield's Labour Councillor from Mountmellick Olivia Rowley.

The highest number waiting in the country is in Limerick.

Westmeath CEO Michael O'Leary also had to halve office staff at the airline.

Brian Stanley says the situation in Abbeyleix is at crisis point.

John McNamara is urging the people of Ireland to embrace the measures if they're introduced.

It's likely there will be an extension of current restrictions.

Aoife Doyle died after being hit by a jeep last Friday.

They currently operate over services.

Works will begin in the next two months.

The Portlaoise pair decided to bring the date forward and got married last Friday

The 29-year-old man can’t be named.

Latest updates from around the country.

Cllr Tony McCormack says the problem is happening in the Tullamore area

Up to one thousand cars were turned away yesterday at Glenbarrow

The men were detained yesterday.

Offaly County Council have issued a statement about its services.

She says people should try something new with their free time.

The Offaly vet is one of sixty Irish citizens who are stranded.

One in five hamburgers sold in McDonald's in Europe is of Irish origin.

Peter Wilson was last seen leaving a hotel in Tenerife on March 23rd 2019,.

Up to 80 young people attended the party in the midlands.

See a full list of branches that will remain open here.

They were given the option to host the event in October.

The county council says it's vital to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Steak's, Coke and teabags are some of the items that were requested.

The group says a person living in direct provision has tested positive for Covid-19.

31 people in the midlands have been diagnosed with the illness.

The raid took place yesterday afternoon at an undisclosed location.

It's hoped the service will dispel any speculation as travellers are in the high risk category.

The Special Detective Unit carried out the raid.

Latest news updates for March 22nd 2020

Posts on social media about pubs being open last night are fake.

There will be a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the issue.

Latest news updates for March 21st 2020.

The service had to stop in Clara.

Gardaí in Laois recovered the item.

They are due to appear in court.

There are 60 Irish citizens with no idea if they'll be able to make it home.

"The years together were too brief".

Today is World Down Syndrome Day.

A teenager died in Offaly yesterday evening.

The incident happened in Offaly.

National news update for Friday 19th March 2020.

The event was due to take place in Westmeath in August. 

He doesn't think people fully understand how vital these guidelines are.

Students will receive full marks for oral and practical exams.

The Rhode man says temperatures will be mixed

Employees are entitled to a payment towards the cost of utility bills.

He was airlifted to hospital in Dublin.

Ryanair's staff are to take a 50 per cent pay cut.

The group is hoping to refurbish an old hall in the vilage.

A huge difference has been recorded since this time last month.

The Cessna aircraft took off from Clonbullogue Airfield on May 13th 2018.

He says he couldn't sit idle while healthcare workers are putting their lives on the line.

An Garda Síochána now has more members than ever before.

It's expected to be a major boost for one town.

The national figure jumped by 191 yesterday.

The Laois-Offaly TD says they'll finish their training after this crisis.

Ben Gleeson of BGR fitness in Athlone has started live streaming workouts twice a week on Facebook.

The latest national news updates from Thursday, 19th March.

It will apply from tomorrow.

The incident occurred sometime between the evening of 17th and morning of 18th March.

The family is working with Scallywags Dog Training in Portlaoise.

The Portarlington man is delivering a mental health talk on Facebook Live at nine o'clock this evening.

The alleged incidents occurred in Laois.

It will also give something back to the front line workers.

Capacity has improved significantly following extensive renovations.

They made a number of attempts at robbery.

The HSE informed the school last night.

The figures come from The Irish Farmers' Journal latest land prices survey.

Up to 20 jobs will be created at the facility.

He's just released his second album.

The panel was due for a sitting later today.

He says the forceful laws should be repealed as soon as the crisis ends.

74 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.

The latest, national updates on Wednesday, 18th March.

There are just 16 people on trolleys in Irish hospitals today

Big Life Fix aims to solve problems with science and compassion. 

The hospital is contacting patients.

Couples are rescheduling their up coming weddings until later in the year. 

Older people may have to stay at home for several weeks.

But only if they've been in contact with someone who has the disease.

People now risk a fine from the police if caught outdoors for leisure purposes.

Staff got creative with wigs, melons and toilet roll.

The new idea has been trending on Twitter since last Friday.

The Central Criminal Court heard they were unknown to each other, but had mutual friends in common.

The IFA is making the appeal.

Live blog with the latest news updates.

The local Detective Unit and uniform members made the discovery.

They were already disqualified from driving.

Counsellors spent yesterday calling their clients to inform them.

It will get underway at 1pm.

It's due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Live blog with the latest news.

They say there's no excuse for driving without insurance.

The incident occured in Rochfortbridge shortly after midnight. 

The Longford woman is getting her lessons from Hynes Quinn Driving School in Athlone.

Lunch was delivered to the facility today by Dominos.

They've release a joint statement.

The new 'Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment' offers a weekly payment.

She lives an hour east of Milan.

Midlands volunteers are ensuring no one is left needing food or medication.

RTÉ made a last minute decision to skip the semi-final.

That's according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

The Laois-Offaly TD expects publicans to stick to the agreement reached last night.

Staff were threatened by a man wielding a weapon on Friday afternoon.

The organisers are hoping to create an intimate, boutique festival experience.

The Offaly Drugs Unit made the discovery over the weekend.

They are trying to lift people's spirits.

Live blog with the latest news.

It's to protect the health of staff and customers.

Every effort will be made to continue to provide safe services to patients. 

Irish soldiers in the Middle East won't be allowed to travel home.

They've taken the decision to protect the welfare of their staff and customers.

Only people with a reference number will be tested.

It was taken in the early hours of March 9th. 

She says there's no need for panic buying.