Midlands News Archive

Westmeath Woman Running Hair Loss Awareness Event This Weekend

Friday, 27 February 2026 17:24

Laois County Council Continue Work On Rat Infestation

Friday, 27 February 2026 17:18

SNA Protest Held Outside Department Of Education In Athlone

Friday, 27 February 2026 17:15

Midlands MEP Welcomes Step Forward On EU Consent Based Definition of Rape

Friday, 27 February 2026 17:11

Offaly County Council Call For Public Frog Sightings

Friday, 27 February 2026 16:29

Midlands MEP Condemns Provisional Implementation Of Mercosur

Friday, 27 February 2026 16:13

Homelessness Figures Rise In The Midlands

Friday, 27 February 2026 15:12

Midlands TDs Declare Rental Properties And Land In Latest Dáil Register

Friday, 27 February 2026 14:10

Offaly Councillor Calls For Urgent Pothole Funding After Losing Tyre

Friday, 27 February 2026 12:40

EU Related Events Could Come To Midlands - Thomas Byrne

Friday, 27 February 2026 12:00

Over 2,500 Midlands Children Mark National Pyjama Day

Friday, 27 February 2026 08:59

Agriculture Minister To Launch Governance Review Amid IFA Bord Bia Dispute

Friday, 27 February 2026 08:51

Midlands School Waiting Seven Years For ASD Classrooms Raised In Dáil

Friday, 27 February 2026 08:43

Midlands Teen Seriously Injured In Crash Released From ICU

Friday, 27 February 2026 06:47

Midlands Commercial Vacancy Rates Record Slight Drop

Thursday, 26 February 2026 16:16

Laois/Offaly Garda Youth Awards Deadline Extended

Thursday, 26 February 2026 16:12

Niall Horan Confirms Fourth Album

Thursday, 26 February 2026 16:08

Laois Councillor Seeks Proper Regulation On Drones

Thursday, 26 February 2026 16:05

IFA Staging More Bord Bia Protests This Weekend

Thursday, 26 February 2026 16:03

Westmeath Councillor Calls For More Public Artwork

Thursday, 26 February 2026 15:59

Man Who Killed Dad In Laois Hotel To Remain In Central Mental Hospital

Thursday, 26 February 2026 15:55

Enterprise Minister Calls For ‘Calm And Collective’ Response To US Tariffs

Thursday, 26 February 2026 14:14

New Survey Reveals Half Of People Think About Their Funeral

Thursday, 26 February 2026 13:56

Longford-Westmeath TD Backs Insurance Reforms Despite Motor Premium Rise

Thursday, 26 February 2026 13:48

Heritage Council Launches Community Grant Scheme

Thursday, 26 February 2026 12:37

New Midlands Seed Library To Open Next Month

Thursday, 26 February 2026 11:35

Contracts Signed For Redevelopment Midlands Courthouse

Thursday, 26 February 2026 11:28

‘String And Hope’ Transit Van Seized In Laois

Thursday, 26 February 2026 09:31

Westmeath Hotelier Elected 41st President Of Irish Hotels Federation

Thursday, 26 February 2026 08:02

Offaly's Oldest Man Taking Centre Stage For St Patrick’s Day

Thursday, 26 February 2026 07:53

Search Operation In Murder Probes Ends

Thursday, 26 February 2026 07:06

Oireachtas Infrastructure Chair Questions ESRI On Pension Pressures

Thursday, 26 February 2026 06:41

Further Five Reviews Into Portiuncula Maternity Care Due In March

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 17:44

Offaly Town Project Enters Next Phase

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 17:34

Laois TD Urges HSE To Take Over Nursing Home

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 17:31

€10m Funding Under EU Just Transition Fund For Midlands Bioeconomy

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 17:26

Construction Progresses At Site Of Former Laois Factory

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 16:25

Offaly TD Slams Costs Of 'Latte Levy'

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 16:21

Westmeath School's Enoch Burke Legal Costs Referred To Adjudicator

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 15:03

Public Consultation On Shannon Pipeline Closes

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 13:51

Midlanders Living In US Describe Impact Of Historic New York Blizzard

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 13:43

Planning Appeal Rejected For 38 Westmeath Apartments

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 13:36

Laois Senator Adds To Government Criticism On Backtracked SNA Cuts

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 13:29

Midlands County launches Affordable Homes Purchase Scheme

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 12:57

Power Outage Leaves Over 1,400 Without Electricity In Westmeath

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 12:54

Midlands Professor Appointed to National Science Advice Forum

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 10:51

Fine Gael Councillor Moves Against Government Rental Reforms

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 10:27

Offaly Holds Inaugural Green Energy Conference Today

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 10:09

Multi Vehicle Offaly Crashes Cleared

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 08:31

Midlands Designer Awarded At Junk Kouture Final

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 08:06

HIQA Requests Undercover Footage Of Laois Nursing Home

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 07:49

Midlands Hospital To Install CT Scanning Service

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 17:15

Laois Village Set To Get Painting Facelift

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 17:14

Education Minister Denies Asking For Remote College Lectures

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 16:40

Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine War Marked

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 16:25

Westmeath Care Centre Failed To Protect Residents Rights

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 16:10

Offaly Photographer Crowned IPPVA Pet Photographer Of The Year  

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 15:55

Midlands MEP Sides With Bord Bia Chair Amid Calls To Resign

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 13:03

Over €13m In Midlands HSE Funding Announced

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 12:22

Minister Heydon Announces CAP 2027 Public Consultation

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 10:43

Enoch Burke's Family To Appear Before High Court Tomorrow

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 10:43

Maura Higgins Accused Of Dropping Irish Accent

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 10:09

Government Reverses SNA Cuts After Backlash

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 09:54

Westmeath Library Creates New Space For Calm

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 09:35

Offaly Homes And Businesses Connect To High Speed Fibre Broadband

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 08:42

Midlands Schools Take On Junk Kouture Final

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 08:12

Midlands Three Bed Rents Jump Nearly 12%

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 08:07

Laois Councillors Join Farmer's Chorus Calling For Bord Bia Chair Resignation

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 06:57

Revenue Seize €135K Worth Of Contraband

Monday, 23 February 2026 16:30

Laois Community Information Event Taking Place This Evening

Monday, 23 February 2026 16:24

Midlands Hotels See 76% Occupancy In 2025

Monday, 23 February 2026 16:18

Just Under €500k Funding Going To Midlands Beef Farmers

Monday, 23 February 2026 16:15

Westmeath Man Pleads Guilty To Part In Brawl

Monday, 23 February 2026 16:12

Midlands MEP Demands Sinn Fein Change Position On Ukraine Loan Pacakge

Monday, 23 February 2026 16:05

Laois Couple Open Goat House Sauna

Monday, 23 February 2026 16:01

IFA Make Fresh Proposals On 'Deadlock' Discussions On Bord Bia Chair

Monday, 23 February 2026 14:25

Laois Rose Picks Up First Perfect Score In DWTS Ireland History

Monday, 23 February 2026 14:19

Midlands Student Missing Out On Classroom Supports

Monday, 23 February 2026 13:53

Forgotten Laois Villages Highlighted by County Chair

Monday, 23 February 2026 13:02

Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage - Midlands Wetlands Tour Kicks Off In Laois

Monday, 23 February 2026 12:17

Former Laois And Offaly GAA Manager Honoured By An Garda Síochána

Monday, 23 February 2026 10:15

Ireland Not Prepared For EU Presidency - Cathal Berry

Monday, 23 February 2026 08:00

Murder Investigation Excavation Moves Into Second Week

Monday, 23 February 2026 06:55

Woman Hospitalised In Westmeath Crash

Saturday, 21 February 2026 20:51

Free Oral History Event Highlighting Craft And Community To Be Hosted In Westmeath

Friday, 20 February 2026 16:42

Midlands’ Largest Career And Lifestyle Expo Takes Place This Saturday

Friday, 20 February 2026 16:30

Midlands Heritage Site In Line For €350k State Conservation Grant

Friday, 20 February 2026 16:14

Residents Raise Alarm Over Rising Rat Sightings In Laois Housing Estates

Friday, 20 February 2026 16:05

Midlands Sees Sharp Rise In Housing Commencements

Friday, 20 February 2026 15:57

Government Boosts Midlands Homebuyer Support With Higher Loan Limits

Friday, 20 February 2026 15:55

Searches Will Continue In Murder Investigation - Garda Commissioner

Friday, 20 February 2026 15:17

Enoch Burke's Injunction Application Struck Out

Friday, 20 February 2026 15:10

Offaly’s Alex Dunne Joins Alpine’s Young Driver Programme

Friday, 20 February 2026 13:18

Offaly TD Urges Stronger Collaboration For Taxi Sector Improvements

Friday, 20 February 2026 12:28

Westmeath Road Renamed To Honour Local Tradition

Friday, 20 February 2026 11:40

Irish Cancer Society Funds Free Counselling Sessions Across Midlands

Friday, 20 February 2026 10:20

Minister Confirms Meat at Athlone HQ Sourced from Europe

Friday, 20 February 2026 09:54

Westmeath Town Launching Local Bus Routes

Friday, 20 February 2026 09:30

Offaly Objection To Roscommon Aldi

Friday, 20 February 2026 09:07

Laois TD Calls For Housing Bond Scheme

Friday, 20 February 2026 07:49

Government Launch Flour Production Boost Scheme

Thursday, 19 February 2026 17:34

Midlands Singer Urges Heart Health Awareness After Sudden Attack

Thursday, 19 February 2026 17:31

Midlands Record Shop Owner Hails U2’s Politically Charged New Music

Thursday, 19 February 2026 17:26

Laois Psychotherapist Describes How The Weather Affects People's Mood

Thursday, 19 February 2026 17:17

Offaly TD Questions Cost Of New Short Term Letting Regulations

Thursday, 19 February 2026 16:46

Planning Application Lodged For New Coffee Shop In Laois Town

Thursday, 19 February 2026 16:41

Midlands MEP Calls For Easier Access To Mother And Baby Homes Redress Scheme

Thursday, 19 February 2026 16:38

OPW Minister Meeting County Councils On Flood Prevention

Thursday, 19 February 2026 16:16

Invest In Amenities Alongside Housing - Westmeath County Council CEO

Thursday, 19 February 2026 16:08

Westmeath School Board Seeks Role In Enoch Burke’s Latest High Court Appeal

Thursday, 19 February 2026 15:36

Laois Primary School Principal Worried About SNA Outcomes

Thursday, 19 February 2026 13:54

Pilot Programme To Limit Online Content For Under 16s To Launch This Year

Thursday, 19 February 2026 13:17

Westmeath Man Avoids Prison Despite Pleading Guilty To Eighth Driving Offence

Thursday, 19 February 2026 13:14

Offaly Hurling Legend To Feature On Laochra Gael This Evening

Thursday, 19 February 2026 13:10

UN Criticises An Garda Síochána Over Expanded Use Of Force

Thursday, 19 February 2026 12:06

SETU Secures Increased Funding For Family Carers

Thursday, 19 February 2026 12:00

Laois Group Secures €43k LEADER Boost For Walkways

Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:59

Weight Loss 'Megadose' Jab Approved

Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:22

Laois Commuter Survey Extended By One Week

Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:10

Laois County Council Issue Road Flooding Warning

Thursday, 19 February 2026 08:33

Overturned Truck Leads To Offaly Road Closure

Thursday, 19 February 2026 08:17

HSE Should Keep Running Laois Nursing Home - Maria McCormack

Thursday, 19 February 2026 07:43

Music, Poetry, and Storytelling - Westmeath Open Mic Night

Thursday, 19 February 2026 06:57

Westmeath Disability Services In Line For Upgrade

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 16:34

Midlands Site Captures Wildlife For European Survey

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 15:49

Housing Chair Calls On Banks To Ease Builder Loans

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 15:39

Kevin Brady Named As Ibec Midlands President

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 15:35

Laois Choir To Film Music Video With Irish Folk Icon

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 15:28

Midlands MEP Raises Concerns Over An Post Safeguards

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 15:21

Offaly Libraries Continues Be Well, Be Creative Campaign

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 14:07

Domestic Abuse Cases Surge In Midlands

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 12:27

"Very Driven" Irish Winter Olympian Celebrated By Westmeath Relatives

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 12:11

Midlands Girl Forced To Travel To US For Urgent Surgery

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 11:41

Environment Minister Gives Green City Plans Tentative Thumbs Up

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 09:42

Westmeath School Pursuing €300k Costs From Enoch Burke

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 09:40

Midlands Home Care Service Hosts Virtual Dementia Tour

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 08:58

Third Day Of Excavations In Murder Investigation Begins

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 07:59

Westmeath Scientist Receives Prestigious Honour

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 07:55

Government Committing To Social Media Ban

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 07:17

Flood Warnings As Midlands Commuters Face Heavy Rain And Strong Winds

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 06:53

Midlands Man Caught On CCTV Aiding Wife’s €2k Cosmetics Theft

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 16:43

Laois Council Launches Streetscape Enhancement Scheme

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 16:29

Public Meeting On Water Quality Set March In Laois

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 16:22

Laois Councillor Criticises Lack Of Public Lighting In Ballacolla

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 16:14

Over 500 Children’s Scoliosis Surgeries Cancelled Since 2022

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 16:05

Offaly Town's Centre First Plan To Be Launched At Public Meeting Tonight

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 16:01

Two Offaly Reps Appointed To Gaisce Youth Ambassdor Panel

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 15:54

Yellow Rain Alert Issued For Midlands And 14 Counties From Tonight

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 15:52

Midlands Volunteers Honoured By Federation Of Irish Sport

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 15:43

Offaly Cathaoirleach Backs OPW Over Flood Prone Sites Policy

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 15:28

€41m Announced For Midlands Roads

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 15:14

Laois Mother Criticises Proposed SNA Cuts

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 15:04

"A Slap In The Face" - Offaly Councillor On HSE Hospice Foundation Debt

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 12:41

Teagasc Centre To Be Named After Laois IFA President

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 12:24

Housing Minister Shrugs Off Westmeath Notice To Quit Warnings

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 11:11

6,000 Trees Distributed Creating New Habitats Across Offaly

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 11:05

Quarry Search for Jo Jo Dullard And Deirdre Jacob Resumes

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 09:23

Laois Locals Gather For EP Meeting

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 07:59

Emergency Services Attend Laois Crash

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 07:53

Supreme Court Decision On Laois Windfarm Provides "Good Clarity" - Environment Minister

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 07:47

Midlands Musician Survey Launching

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:49

Government And EU To Invest €35m In Local Climate Action

Monday, 16 February 2026 17:24

Rose Of Tralee Steals DWTS Spotlight With Perfect Rumba

Monday, 16 February 2026 16:47

New Facilities Mark New Era For End Of Life Care - Westmeath Hospice

Monday, 16 February 2026 16:37

Laois County Council Announces Return Of Live Well Expo

Monday, 16 February 2026 16:27

Westmeath Butcher Jailed For 13 Years For Sexual Abuse Of Partner’s Sisters

Monday, 16 February 2026 16:07

Revenue Officers Seize Over €99k Of Contraband

Monday, 16 February 2026 15:46

Westmeath Assault Survivor Speaks Out Following Former Partner’s Jailing

Monday, 16 February 2026 13:41

Offaly Farmer Urges Reopened Investigation Into Forged Signature

Monday, 16 February 2026 13:29

OPW Minister Rejects Claims Of Stalled Flood Relief Efforts

Monday, 16 February 2026 12:59

Gardaí Begin Search In Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob Murder Probes

Monday, 16 February 2026 11:47

Westmeath’s New Space Hub Opens Doors for SMEs To European Market

Monday, 16 February 2026 09:29

Housing Minister Condemns Midlands Councils Over Housing Rezoning Delays

Monday, 16 February 2026 09:13

Government Criticised For “Self-Congratulating”

Monday, 16 February 2026 09:03

Midlands Hospital Launches Wellness Walkways

Monday, 16 February 2026 07:26

Enterprise Minister Says Midlands Still Offering Strong Company Growth

Friday, 13 February 2026 17:33

Agreement Reached On Westmeath Hospice Care Beds

Friday, 13 February 2026 16:50

Westmeath Town Awarded For Night Time Economy

Friday, 13 February 2026 16:47

Report Expresses "Deep Reservations" Over Death Of Cloverhill Prisoner

Friday, 13 February 2026 16:42

Appeal Lodged Against 20 Homes In Westmeath

Friday, 13 February 2026 16:22

Laois Floods Cause Serious Safety Concern

Friday, 13 February 2026 16:22

HSE In Talks With Offaly Concrete Company Over Midlands Hospice Appeal

Friday, 13 February 2026 15:59

The F1 Journey Can Cost North Of €30m - Alex Dunne

Friday, 13 February 2026 15:58

Offaly TD Demands Stronger Enforcement Against Sulky Racing

Friday, 13 February 2026 15:55

Westmeath Space Innovation Centre Is Exciting - Enterprise Minister

Friday, 13 February 2026 14:36

Laois And Westmeath Primary Students Awarded For Filmmaking Skills

Friday, 13 February 2026 14:35

Housing Minister Opens Over 200 Homes In Laois

Friday, 13 February 2026 14:29

RSA Urges People To Cut Back Hedgerows

Friday, 13 February 2026 13:37

Republic Of Ireland To Face Israel In Nations League

Friday, 13 February 2026 11:59

Ireland’s First European Space Agency Launches in Westmeath

Friday, 13 February 2026 11:06

High Court To Hear Fair Trial Challenge In Alleged Mosque Plot Case

Friday, 13 February 2026 10:48

Westmeath Research Firm Launch SME Digital Transformation Programme

Friday, 13 February 2026 09:51

Midlands Braced For Freezing Conditions As Temperatures Set To Drop

Friday, 13 February 2026 09:18

Man In His 20s To Appear In Court Over Alleged Crime Gang Activity

Friday, 13 February 2026 09:15

Ryanair Chief Warns US Could Block Aer Lingus Flights Over Airport Cap

Friday, 13 February 2026 08:57

Gardaí Suspect Dublin Crime Gang Member Over Midlands Double Stabbing

Friday, 13 February 2026 07:55

Midlands Trails Behind On IDA Employment Numbers

Friday, 13 February 2026 06:54

Minister For National Drugs Strategy Pledges Gardai Drug Specialists

Thursday, 12 February 2026 17:09

Offaly Chef Criticises Government School Lunches

Thursday, 12 February 2026 16:28

Offaly GAA Club Hosting Drive-In Bingo This Weekend

Thursday, 12 February 2026 16:22

Laois County Council Launch Bat Lovers Group

Thursday, 12 February 2026 16:13

Argentine Ambassador To Visit Westmeath Library

Thursday, 12 February 2026 16:10

Westmeath Children's Charity Awarded For Sustainability

Thursday, 12 February 2026 16:05

Longford-Westmeath TD Condemns Explicit AI Images

Thursday, 12 February 2026 16:01

Jury Delivers Not Guilty Verdict By Reason Of Insanity In Laois Murder Trial

Thursday, 12 February 2026 15:58

Westmeath Matchmaker Shares Top Valentines Day Tips

Thursday, 12 February 2026 15:56

Farmer Concerns Mount Over Slurry Storage Capacity

Thursday, 12 February 2026 15:11

Jury For Laois Murder Trial Told Evidence Points "One-Way"

Thursday, 12 February 2026 15:00

Scene Of Offaly Crash Cleared

Thursday, 12 February 2026 14:35

Family Of Midlands Man Seek Answers On Psychiatric Care System Gaps

Thursday, 12 February 2026 14:33

Westmeath Mansion Worth Over €1.7m Hits Housing Market

Thursday, 12 February 2026 13:46

Laois Councillor Criticises Government Response To Flooding

Thursday, 12 February 2026 13:39

Laois Protesters Host Anti-Hunt Ball

Thursday, 12 February 2026 12:37

Midlands 103 Reaches 112k Weekly Listeners In Latest JNLR Report

Thursday, 12 February 2026 12:17

Longford-Westmeath TD Calls For Changes In ADHD policies

Thursday, 12 February 2026 11:04

HSE Midlands And Dublin Record Highest Number Of STI's

Thursday, 12 February 2026 10:59

Laois Heritage Society Launches Spring Talks With Evening of Folklore

Thursday, 12 February 2026 10:02

Midlands Counties Among Most Superstitious Regions In Ireland

Thursday, 12 February 2026 09:53

Landlords Set To Reset Rents To Market Rates

Thursday, 12 February 2026 09:41

Man Charged Over Westmeath Garda Station Attack Expected To Bring Full Bail Application

Thursday, 12 February 2026 09:30

Offaly Retailer Fined For Breaching Consumer Law

Thursday, 12 February 2026 07:59

EU Must Recognise 'Toxic' Laughing Gas As Psychoactive Substance Of Concern - Nina Carberry

Thursday, 12 February 2026 06:53

Unmarked Grave Campaign Group Call For Meeting with Taosieach

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 17:37

Court Hears Man Who Killed Father In Laois Hotel Believed He Was Attacking Imposter

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 17:20

Former Detective Demands Higher Gardai Numbers For Community Policing

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 16:42

Aontú Publish New Flood Forecasting Bill

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 16:37

Retired Westmeath Chief Fire Officer Calls For Re-Examining of Beep Test

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 16:34

Laois Actor Settling Roots In West Cork

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 16:29

Local Authorities Will Be Held Accountable On Windfarm Judgement - Eamon Ryan

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 16:24

ODVSS Back NWC Calls To Remove Domestic Abuse Perpetrators From Homes

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 16:12

Fate Of Former Westmeath IPAS Centre In Hands Of OPW - Aengus O'Rourke

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 16:06

Garda ‘Go Safe’ Camera To Be Installed at Midlands Railway Station

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 15:11

Taoiseach Acknowledges Frustration As Laois Refuge Centre Stalls

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 14:37

Westmeath Comedian Shares Journey From Diet Culture To New Stand-Up Show

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 14:24

Offaly IFA Raises Alarm Over Brazilian Beef Imports Row

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 14:13

Westmeath Town To Hold First TEDx Event

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 14:01

Over €20k Raised For Family Of Midlands Nurse After Sudden Passing

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 13:40

Fast Track Citizenship Proposed For Immigrants Serving In Defence Forces

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 10:47

Gardaí Investigating Spate Of Laois Thefts

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 10:44

Westmeath Councillor Wants Short Term Let Planning Exemptions For Self Caterers

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 09:49

Plans For 27-Acre Midlands Soccer Facility Rejected

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 08:26

Laois Senator Rails Against Rent Pressure Zone Legislation

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 07:25

Managers Should Consider Remote Work Where Possible - FRS

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 16:13

Tourism Minister Welcomes Government Short-Term Let Restrictions

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 16:05

Former Portlaoise Prison Assistant Governor Criticises Psychiatric Prisoner Numbers

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 15:35

Midlands Local Authority Submits Plans To Extend Living City Initiative

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 15:22

Laois Commuters Spend Up To Two Hours A Day Travelling To Work

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 15:16

"Clarity, Honesty And Fairness Must Come Before Profits" - Midlands MEP

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 15:13

Rent Increases Hit Westmeath Council Tenants

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 14:59

NUJ Warn Oireachtas AI Threatening Journalism

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 14:39

Offaly Teen's Family Stunned By Communities Support

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 14:35

Midlands Tourism Businesses Awarded For Excellence

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 14:28

Man Accused Of Murder In 5 Star Laois Hotel Pleads Not Guilty

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 12:50

Time To Move On From Bord Bia Bickering - Midlands MEP

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 12:30

Three Midlands Schools In Line For New Special Classes

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 12:06

Two Men Hospitalised Following Midlands Assault

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 11:00

Midlands Wind Farm Opponents Face ‘Uphill Battle’

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 08:46

Laois Councillor Wants Clarity On NDP

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 08:32

"If You Build On A Floodplain, I Won't Protect You" - OPW Minister

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 08:07

Gardaí Investigate Laois Burglary

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 07:50

"The Right Action In The Wrong Location" - Action Group Campaigning Against Midlands Windfarm

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 06:50

Deadline For Observations on Westmeath Community Centre Tomorrow

Monday, 9 February 2026 16:26

Laois County Council Launch Youth Theatre Pilot Proposals

Monday, 9 February 2026 16:15

OPW Minister To Visit Waterford In March After Flooding

Monday, 9 February 2026 16:13

Epilepsy Day Highlighting Condition Prevalence In The Midlands

Monday, 9 February 2026 16:10

State Pathologist Reviews Ancient Human Remains Found In Westmeath

Monday, 9 February 2026 16:05

Revenue Seizes Over €105k In Midlands, Kilkenny, Dublin And Rosslare

Monday, 9 February 2026 16:02

Family of Offaly Father Seek Publication Of Report Into Death

Monday, 9 February 2026 16:01

Film Offaly Launches 2026 Short Film Awards

Monday, 9 February 2026 15:30

Midlands Stars Survive Fright Night Under The Glitter Ball

Monday, 9 February 2026 15:19

Westmeath Library Reopening

Monday, 9 February 2026 14:48

Gardaí Make €1.7m Midlands Drug Seizure

Monday, 9 February 2026 12:37

Over €150k Raised For Offaly Teen's Recovery

Monday, 9 February 2026 12:27

Two Men Arrested Following Guns And Ammunition Seizure In Midlands

Monday, 9 February 2026 12:13

Rossie To Aussie Nurse Arrives Down Under For Fundraiser

Monday, 9 February 2026 12:08

Laois IFA Hold AGM To Demand Bord Bia Chair’s Resignation

Monday, 9 February 2026 11:56

Westmeath Man Pleads Guilty To Attacking Ex-Girlfriend's Car

Monday, 9 February 2026 11:38

Legal Aid Costs For International Protection Cases Jumps 429% Since 2020

Monday, 9 February 2026 11:15

Love Luck Varies Across The Midlands This Valentine’s Day

Monday, 9 February 2026 10:39

Supermacs Nominated For Multiple Digital Awards

Monday, 9 February 2026 10:37

Education Minister Confirms Tender For Major Expansion Of Laois School

Monday, 9 February 2026 10:34

Weekend Celebrations As Midlands Lotto Player Scoops Over €195k

Monday, 9 February 2026 08:01

End In Sight - Quarter Century Wait For New Laois School Nearly Over

Monday, 9 February 2026 07:51

Midlands Hospital Holding Remembrance Service For Bereaved Families

Monday, 9 February 2026 06:52

Wild Cat Rescued After Appearing In Midlands Garden

Friday, 6 February 2026 17:28

South Offaly Ploughing To Host Charity Table Quiz In Birr

Friday, 6 February 2026 16:45

Online Shopping Cited As EuroGiant Enters Liquidation

Friday, 6 February 2026 16:43

Concerns Raised Over Suitability Of Bord Bia Chair

Friday, 6 February 2026 16:39

Offaly TD Highlights “Overwhelming Need” For Extra Gardaí In Edenderry

Friday, 6 February 2026 16:36

Education Minister Stands Over Special School Enrolment System

Friday, 6 February 2026 14:42

Offaly Gardaí Renew Appeal For Witnesses To Collision

Friday, 6 February 2026 12:48

Bord Bia Has “Torn the Heart Out of Irish Farming” - Laois TD

Friday, 6 February 2026 11:44

Laois County Council Approves 80-Metre Weather Mast

Friday, 6 February 2026 11:05

Gardaí Return To Westmeath Island Where Human Remains Were Discovered

Friday, 6 February 2026 10:20

Laois TD Ramping Up Pressure On State Over Relief Roads

Friday, 6 February 2026 08:22

Offaly TD Joins Chorus Calling For Resignation Of Bord Bia Chair

Friday, 6 February 2026 07:16

Heavy Rain Continues To Fall Nationwide

Friday, 6 February 2026 06:55

Fresh Start For Laois Domestic Violence Refuge As New Partner Sought

Thursday, 5 February 2026 17:12

St Brigid’s Cross Workshop Takes Place In Westmeath

Thursday, 5 February 2026 16:44

Rose of Tralee To Headline I Wish Festival

Thursday, 5 February 2026 16:22

Portiuncula Hospital Opens New Maternity Outpatient Facility

Thursday, 5 February 2026 16:15

Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Multi Vehicle Crash In Westmeath

Thursday, 5 February 2026 15:59

Gardaí Locate Missing Man In Midlands

Thursday, 5 February 2026 15:57

Award Winning Midlands 103 Presenter Co Directs Short Film In Laois

Thursday, 5 February 2026 15:40

IFA President Backs Protests As Dawn Farm Controversy Escalates

Thursday, 5 February 2026 13:45

Supreme Court Upholds High Court Ruling On Laois Windfarm

Thursday, 5 February 2026 13:25

Flood Risk Grows Across Midlands Under Yellow And Orange Alerts

Thursday, 5 February 2026 13:21

Laois TD Concerned For Resident's Welfare In Nursing Home License Fallout

Thursday, 5 February 2026 09:53

Offaly Boxer Set For Honorary Grand Marshal Role

Thursday, 5 February 2026 09:43

Midlands Jobs At Risk Following Eurogiant Liquidation Announcement

Thursday, 5 February 2026 08:26

RSA Warns Laois Motorists Over Heavy Rain Warning

Thursday, 5 February 2026 06:53

Gardaí Renew Witness Appeal After Fatal Laois Crash

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 20:13

Man Arrested After Serious Offaly Collision Leaves Two Teens Hospitalised

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 19:51

Offaly TD Questions Use Of Former Reformatory As Storage Site

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 18:24

Pregnant Horse Dies Following Illegal Sulky Drive Across Dublin

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 17:56

HSE Assumes Responsibility Of Droimnin Private Nursing Home

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 17:18

New Commuter Survey Aims To Unlock Laois Work Travel Insights

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 16:18

New Stats Reveal Westmeath People Have Highest Disposable Income

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 15:48

Flood Warnings Issued In South East Amid Continued Heavy Rain

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 15:34

Laois To Be Under Yellow Weather Warning From Tomorrow Morning

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 15:19

Demand For Parenting Supports Soars in Athlone

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 15:18

IFA Continues Protest At Bord Bia

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 14:27

Laois Woman Wins Midlands Hotel 'Employee Of The Year' Title

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 14:17

Local Authority Welcomes New Midlands Family Resource Centre

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 13:53

Westmeath Flood Defence System Deployed For South East Floods

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 12:52

Enoch Burke Saga Deepens As Disciplinary Panel Members Resign

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 11:32

Ancient Human Remains Found On Midlands Island

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 10:23

Man Hospitalised In Westmeath Stabbing

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 10:07

A Laois Centre Is Advising People To Attend Screenings On World Cancer Day

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 09:21

Midlands Driver Clocked Speeding Over Bank Holiday

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 08:43

EV Sales On The Rise In The Midlands

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 08:40

Laois Nursing Home Set To Lose Its License

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 07:53

X No Show Is No Surprise - Midlands TD

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 06:53

Revenue Seizes Over €149k In Midlands, Kilkenny, Dublin And Rosslare

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 17:03

Gardaí Issue Warning For Laois Residents Following Car Theft Attempts

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 16:22

Laois Launches First Commuter Survey To Map Work Patterns And Skills

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 16:17

Midlands Biodiversity Groups Set For €94k Boost

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 16:15

IFA President To Attend Westmeath IFA AGM This Evening

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 16:09

Disqualified Driver Arrested For Speeding On M7 In Laois

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 16:01

Midlands Maura Higgins Is Making Her Big Screen Debut

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 15:41

HSE Acknowledges Concerns Of Local Stakeholders Over Midlands Hospice

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 15:19

Tullamore 'Thriving' With New Businesses

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 14:14

Power Outage Leaves Nearly 1,100 Without Electricity In Offaly

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 13:32

MEP Warns Of Rising Drug Driving After Garda Checkpoints Fall In Laois And Offaly

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 13:21

Offaly TD Assured Of Increased Garda Presence After Arson Tragedy

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 12:31

Westmeath Woman Says She Will Never Forgive Her Abuser

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 12:11

Westmeath Gang Leader Behind Edenderry Firebomb Attack Jailed

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 10:35

Midlands Childcare Providers Demand Government Talks

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 08:09

Midlands Motorists Warned Amid Difficult Travelling Conditions

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 07:57

New Jobs For Offaly Following Wendy's Announcement

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 07:13

Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Midlands Crash

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 06:41