Midlands News from Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Westmeath Court Hears Of 16 Year Old's Violent Attack
The girl pleaded guilty to two incidents that took place last July.
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Possible 50% Tariff Could Be Imposed on EU Goods by US
The US President is threatening a 50% tariff on goods from June 1st.
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Over 350 Singers Take Part In Athlone Concert This Weekend
One Town One Voice will celebrate solidarity through song.
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€300k Going Towards Halloween Events In Westmeath
The funding is spread across the next three years to develop 'world-class' Halloween-themed tourism experiences.
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Marriage Equality Legalised Ten Years Ago Today
The Midlands voted "yes" to marriage equality, following the referendum count on 23rd of May 2015.
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Collective Bargaining Plan Will Take Time - Enterprise Minister
It follows SIPTU's call for legal recognition of workers' rights to union representation amid a dispute with an Offaly medical device plant.
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SIPTU Campaigning Against Offaly Medical Plant's Union Policy
Workers at the plant are calling for the right to collective representation.
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Enterprise Minister Pushing 'Small Business First' Mentality
Peter Burke says SMEs are responsible for a huge amount of employment in the country.
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Court Hears Jozef Puska's Brother Changed Story
Marek Puska is accused of withholding information from the investigation team.
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45 New Acts Complete Electric Picnic Lineup
Becky Hill completes the headliner acts.
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RSA May Struggle To Boost Tester Numbers In The Short Term
Offaly driving instructor Michael Davis expects it will take some months before the numbers go up.
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Minister Stands Over OPW Staff
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran says he will stand by staff on the Leinster House bike shed overspend.
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Endometriosis Care Is A Health Scandal - Sinn Fein
Maria McCormack is behind an Oireachtas motion to improve treatment of the condition.
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Camogie Association Vote In Favour Of Shorts/Skorts Choice
The association held a meeting in Croke Park Last Night.
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Midlands Counties Celebrating Africa Day
Art, food, and music will be at the heart of everything taking place across the region.
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Man In Court Over Westmeath And Offaly Drug Seizures
The man in his 40s will be back in court at the start of June.