Midlands News from Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

Tony Kavanagh died after being hit by a car in Abbeyleix last Wednesday.

A girl in her mid-teens in believed to be in a critical condition.

Daingean Reformatory was previously used as a detention centre.

The horse known as Anne was abandoned in Ballyfermot.

The HSE says there will no changes to day to day care arrangements.

The results will inform a report on talent hubs to guide economic development.

It's according to the CSO's latest stats. 

Conditions are expected to get worse over the next few days.

The advisory is effective beginning at 3am tomorrow.

The organistaion has recently teamed up with IKEA.

Protesters are calling for the Chair of Bord Bia to stand down.

Catherine Phelan was presented with her prize in Athlone.

A recent survey ranks Longford among the most deprived areas in the country.

It comes following renewed rain warnings.

Mr Burke has challenged the Disciplinary Appeals Panel over alleged unfair procedures.

The discovery was made on Carberry Island on Lough Ree.

The incident happened in Athlone.

The Cuisle Centre says it's vital to contact the GP.

There were two fatalities over the weekend.

January saw a record number of electric cars registered.

The decision is expected to be delivered in court today.

Officials from the social media platform are declining an invitation to the Oireachtas Media Committee.