Midlands News from Thursday, October 15th, 2026
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HSE Bringing BreastCheck Screening Service To Laois
A mobile unit will stay at the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day To Be Marked In Offaly
Cuidiú Offaly is inviting people to gather in Tullamore's Lloyd Town Park this evening.
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Laois Senator And Family Left Shaken After Attempted Car Theft At Their Home
The incident occurred at her home in Portlaoise at approximately 8pm on Sunday evening.
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Westmeath Woman Recovering Well After Major US Cancer Operation
Jane Swarbrigg has returned from New York after following her operation.
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Midlands Councillors To Seek Extra Funding For Deteriorating Roads
Cllr Neil Feighery is highlighting concerns about the worsening condition of roads.
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Right To Be Forgotten Law Comes Into Effect For Cancer Survivors
It prevents eligible cancer survivors from being penalised when applying for mortgage protection insurance.
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Young People Retrace 165km Famine Walkway Journey To Commemorate Irish history
More than 30 pairs of bronze replica children’s shoes mark the route.
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“Very poor” Repairs To Farm Equipment Key Factor In Fatal Injuries To Laois Man
Ronan Culleton died after an accident on a farm four years ago.
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Gardai Highlighting Widespread Challenge Of Drug Intimidation At Laois Conference
The National DRIVE Conference is taking place in Portlaoise.
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A Dead Mouse And Rodent Droppings Lead To Closure Orders For Laois Businesses
The FSAI have served three orders to business to Laois.
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Taoiseach Urges Trade Unions To Come To Negociating Table
Industrial relations expert, Ballinahown's Denis Rohan says there's a lot of factors to consider.
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Offaly GAA Club Holding Awareness Event This Evening
Edenderry GAA is holding "Caman For A Walk" for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Westmeath Man Pleads Guilty To Attack That Left Woman With Missing Teeth
Keith Grehan will appear in Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court on October 22nd.
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Irish Rail Unveils Two Major Projects To Tackle Overcrowding On Midlands Routes
Irish Rail added two extra services in 2024, but they are now at full capacity.
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Midlands Schools Urged To Contact Gardaí Over Threatening Emails
Multiple schools across the country received these type of messages yesterday.