Midlands News from Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Councillor Denis Leonard is calling for the estates to be connected to active sewer lines with proper downhill flow as a long-term solution.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann come sto Belfast this August. 

Deputy Willie Aird feels the measure is vital.

Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill opened a new extension to the emergency department in Portlaoise Hospital.

Fine Gael Councillor Vivienne Phelan is calling for a new Local Link night bus service to connect Stradbally and Portlaoise.

Retired Detective Chief Superintendent Patrick 'Mal' Shiel is getting the honor for his bravery in Monasterevin in 1975 .

Portlaoise's Thomas Moore founded the Rainbow Bridge Pet Cremation last summer.

Sinn Fein's Sorca Clarke is calling for this bill to be passed soon.

The annual event begins at 12pm this Sunday.

Author Alan Bradley say there's new evidence Samantha Cookes remained active in locations including Tullamore.

The attack cost €3 million worth of damage.

It was bought at The Grove Service Station in Athlone.

37 year old Ivan Rosney from St Cynoc’s Terrace, Ferbane passed away during the incident in September 2020.

Events are taking place today and over the weekend.

The Westmeath Garda pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour.

The programme balances biodiversity objectives.

Ciaran Mullooly is concerned about the food in school lunches.

A report has been published on the challenges.

A Midlands woman died in the incident.

It aims to reduce emissions and increase activity.

14 Irish campaigners including Moate's Louise McCormack touched down in Istanbul yesterday.