Midlands News from Thursday, December 11th, 2025
-
Tadgh Farrell’s Father Denied Compassionate Bail To Attend Son’s Funeral
Aaron Holt has a significant history of committing crimes while on bail.
-
Sinn Fein Warn Against Blister Pack Fees
The Government are planning to charge up to €50 for the packing from January.
-
Gated Senior Living Community Opens In Laois
Heritage Village in Killenard will eventually house up to 166 people.
-
Reigning Rose Of Tralee To Take Part in DWTS
Ballyouskill's Katelyn Cummins will take part in Dancing With The Stars Ireland Season 9.
-
Westmeath Artist Awarded €30,000 Residency
Nicole Flattery is being appointed a Writer in Residence at the University of Galway for 2026.
-
IDA Ireland Secures Land For Offaly Business Park
Another business and enterprise park is coming to Tullamore.
-
Addiction Councillor Points Out National Rise Of Cocaine
Gardaí believe a fatal arson attack was carried out by drug gangs in Edenderry last Saturday.
-
Funeral For Second Offaly Arson Attack Victim To Be Held Sunday
Mary Holt passed away following an arson attack in Edenderry last weekend.
-
Laois Jersey Goes Global This Christmas
Downtown Portlaoise's jersey is proving to be very popular across the globe.
-
Warnings Of Growing Spy Threats As Ireland Plans €1.7b Defence Upgrade
IIEA and Deloitte warn an armed attack on an EU member remains possible.
-
Funeral For Former Midlands Minister Takes Place
Paddy Cooney was remembered as a "kind" man during his funeral mass today in Athlone.
-
Four Westmeath Men On Bail Following Violent Street Incident
The four men are awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty.
-
Laois Woman Named Patient Champion
She underwent open heart surgery.
-
Laois TD Calls Out Government Over Long Awaited School Upgrades
Facilities aren't expected to open until around 2028.
-
Westmeath Artist Awarded €30k Residency
Nicole Flattery is being appointed the Arts Council Writer in Residence.
-
Offaly Boy Killed In Firebomb Attack To Be Laid To Rest Tomorrow
The Funerals of Mary and Tadhg will take place this week.
-
"The Light Will Always Outshine The Darkness" - Offaly Community In Mourning
Derry Rovers Football Club held a walk of light against drugs on Wednesday night.
-
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Westmeath Crash Leaves Man In Serious Condition
The man has been airlifted to Beaumont Hospital.