Midlands News from Friday, October 16th, 2026

30 year old Luke Donnell pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary at a house at Grange Heights, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, while armed with a knife on April 13, 2023.

Westmeath did not get any of its requested funding last year, and just over €104,000 this year.

Laois TD Willie Aird wants the Government to provide funding to start building a new courthouse in Portlaoise.

Leah Fletcher of Dunbar Pharma in Athlone has been crowned Founder of the Year at Enterprise Ireland's High Potential Start-Up Awards.

Water mains replacement works will begin in Kilbeggan at the start of November.

All routes through Tullamore are at full capacity.

The project empowers young musicians to create and develop music with professionals and educators.

Robert Troy is advocating for student travel refunds to ease commuting costs.

Cayenne Holdings Ltd are looking to construct a new distribution centre in Clara.

Stock in Bon Choclatiers were damaged by a fire on Wednesday.

Inspector Holmes of the Laois-Offaly Roads Policing Unit, who says motorists should drive at an appropriate speed for the road they are on.

Leah Fletcher is the Founder and CEO of Dunbar Pharma.

Mental health nursing staff across Galway and Roscommon are taking the action after a breakdown in talks.

Paul "Babs" Connolly died following the assault which lasted for 21 minutes.

The incident happened close to Ballinasloe today.

The seizures took place across the Midlands and beyond.

Sean O’Brien has been seeking accountability from the State since 1991.

13,000 items have gone missing or been disposed of at Center Parcs in the past year.

Mr Burke has spent over 700 days behind bars so far.

Critical Incident Stress Management Service is being held for officers in Roscrea this week.

Kinnegad's Muiríosa Foundation centre was deemed to be substantially compliant across four areas.