Midlands News Archive

TII Pressured To Provide Update On Major Midlands Road Project

Friday, 20 March 2026 18:28

Edenderry Festival Lineup Revealed

Friday, 20 March 2026 17:49

Midlands-Based Student Takes Bronze At Culinary Contest

Friday, 20 March 2026 17:41

New Legislation Just The First Step -Midlands Cancer Support Centre

Friday, 20 March 2026 17:34

Irish Credit Unions Hit Record Lending Levels

Friday, 20 March 2026 15:20

ADHD Ireland Issues Social Media Warning

Friday, 20 March 2026 14:10

Laois Footballer Tackles First Dates Ireland

Friday, 20 March 2026 13:46

New Jobs Announced For Midlands

Friday, 20 March 2026 11:51

Cancer Survivors Welcome ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Mortgage Reform

Friday, 20 March 2026 11:37

Irish Cancer Society Calls For Support This Daffodil Day

Friday, 20 March 2026 11:29

Interactive Offaly Event Highlights Barriers Faced By Abuse Survivors

Friday, 20 March 2026 09:40

Lawyers Seek To Overturn Murder Conviction Over Midlands Shooting

Friday, 20 March 2026 08:19

Burglary Gang Breaks Into Midlands Shopping Centre

Friday, 20 March 2026 07:24

Laois TD Wants New Fire Station Fastracked

Friday, 20 March 2026 06:55

Midlands Housing Commencements Continue To Rise

Thursday, 19 March 2026 16:41

Almost 39,000 Midlands Workers Auto-Enrolled In New Government Pension Scheme

Thursday, 19 March 2026 16:39

RTB Figures Show Annual Increase Of Over 10% For New Tenancy Rates In Offaly

Thursday, 19 March 2026 16:37

12 One Act Plays To Be Staged By Laois Arts Collective

Thursday, 19 March 2026 16:31

No Indication Of Meningitis Outbreak In Ireland - HSE

Thursday, 19 March 2026 16:21

Laois Library To Host 'Skills For Life' Event

Thursday, 19 March 2026 16:06

Offaly Band To Headline Open-Air Concert

Thursday, 19 March 2026 16:01

Reopening of HSE Civil Registration Office For Offaly Confirmed

Thursday, 19 March 2026 15:49

Dangerous Convicted Rapist And Murderer Abused Cousin In Longford Decades Ago, Judge Says

Thursday, 19 March 2026 15:30

Hottest Day Of The Year So Far

Thursday, 19 March 2026 14:51

Midlands MEP Questions Commissioner On Hormone-Contaminated Brazilian Beef

Thursday, 19 March 2026 14:44

IRHA Warn of Hauliers Blockade If Fuel Price Support Pleas Ignored

Thursday, 19 March 2026 14:21

Louis Theroux 'Manosphere' Documentary Exposes Dark Behaviour -Esker House

Thursday, 19 March 2026 13:45

Planning Sought For Midlands Agri-Tourism Project

Thursday, 19 March 2026 11:57

Niall Horan Announces New Album

Thursday, 19 March 2026 10:20

Gardaí Charge Two Men OVer Cross-Border Terrorism Investigation

Thursday, 19 March 2026 08:59

ADHD Services In Midlands Not Fit for Purpose - Laois Senator

Thursday, 19 March 2026 08:49

Pedestrian Hopitalised Following St. Patrick's Day Crash

Thursday, 19 March 2026 08:24

Three Men Hospitalised Following Westmeath St. Patrick's Day Attack

Thursday, 19 March 2026 08:18

Gardaí Searching For Missing Midlands Teen

Thursday, 19 March 2026 07:40

Laois Man Highlights Irish Cancer Society's Transport Service

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 17:30

Westmeath School Team Aiming To Fly Irish Flag In STEM Racing

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 16:04

Down Syndrome Centre Midlands To Mark 10th Anniversary

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 15:56

Former Laois Post Office Gets Green Light To Convert To Café

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 15:46

Water Safety Laois Recruiting Volunteers

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 15:17

Midlands Teen Caught Driving on M7

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:50

Planning Sought For Redevelopment Of Offaly Pub

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:44

Midlands Sees Surge In House Prices

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:23

Westmeath Lake Drives Surge In Murmuration Tourism

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 14:07

Man Jailed For Role In Midlands Cannabis Grow Operation

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 13:55

Midlands Farmers Warn Of Potential Food Rise Costs Due To Strait Closure

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 13:49

Enterprise Minister Announces European Arbitration Centre

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 13:35

High Court Rules Enoch Burke's Transfer To Castlerea Lawful

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 11:06

Disqualified Driver Caught For DUI In Laois

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 09:19

Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar: All Ireland Champions

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 08:56

Westmeath Town Set For Major Job Boost

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 08:50

History Of Westmeath Lake explored in new Documentary Series

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 07:54

Public Garda Appeal Over Missing Offaly Man

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 06:44

Revenue Seize Over €4m Of Contraband

Monday, 16 March 2026 16:56

Joint Water Safety Appeal Issued Ahead Of Saint Patrick's Day

Monday, 16 March 2026 16:47

Laois Offaly Gardai Launch Speed Reduction Campaign

Monday, 16 March 2026 16:28

Laois Teenager Launches Own Barbershop

Monday, 16 March 2026 16:05

Historic Offaly Gastropub Hits Market For Under €500k

Monday, 16 March 2026 14:43

Gardaí Warn Against Driving Under The Influence

Monday, 16 March 2026 14:20

Laois Ladies Football Legend Honoured By County Council

Monday, 16 March 2026 14:13

Westmeath Defence Expert Questions US Iran Strategy

Monday, 16 March 2026 13:31

Dovida Invites Midlands Communities To National Hiring Day

Monday, 16 March 2026 10:37

HSE Apologises Over Offaly Wedding Registrations Gap

Monday, 16 March 2026 09:37

'Illegal Mobile Pharmacy' Shut Down In Laois

Monday, 16 March 2026 09:33

Midlands Star Wins Glitterball After Stunning Performances

Monday, 16 March 2026 07:27

Gardaí Appealing For Witnesses To Fatal Westmeath Crash

Monday, 16 March 2026 06:52

Midlands Beautician Turned Tarmac Layer Sing Trades Praises

Friday, 13 March 2026 17:18

Laois Company Wishes Rose Of Tralee Luck For DWTS Final

Friday, 13 March 2026 16:31

Regional March For Gaza Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow

Friday, 13 March 2026 16:27

Digital Career Skills Platform Launches For Midlands

Friday, 13 March 2026 16:19

Canadian Ambassador To Ireland Visits Offaly

Friday, 13 March 2026 16:08

Laois Council Moves To Acquire Derelict Building On Main Street

Friday, 13 March 2026 15:37

Offaly TD Demands Stronger Ticket Touting Laws As Six Nations Prices Hit €3k

Friday, 13 March 2026 11:26

Offaly Hotel Manager Highlights Lack Of HSE Staff To Register Marriages In County

Friday, 13 March 2026 11:13

Threshold Express Concern Over Excessive Short Term Lets

Friday, 13 March 2026 10:54

New Highly Skilled Midlands Jobs Announced

Friday, 13 March 2026 09:34

Wind Chill Expected To Bring Back Winter Feeling

Friday, 13 March 2026 08:21

Pieta House Expected To Close Midlands Services

Friday, 13 March 2026 07:53

Westmeath Hotel Applies For New Wellness Centre

Friday, 13 March 2026 06:57

Midlands MEP Demands Stronger Disability Access Laws

Thursday, 12 March 2026 17:20

Tullamore Lions Club Named All Ireland Club Of The Year

Thursday, 12 March 2026 17:17

€366k In Compensation Paid Last Year For Pothole Damage To Motorists

Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:49

Offaly Councillor Expresses Concern On 'Nearest School' Rule For Online Admission

Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:40

High Court Hears Moving Enoch Burke To Castlerea Prison Was 'Lawful'

Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:35

IFA Welcome Plan To Dredge Parts Of River Shannon In Offaly

Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:33

Regional Enforcement Authority To Prevent Illegal Peat Extraction Still Being Formed

Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:31

Dangers Of Black Ice Highlighted At Road Safety Conference

Thursday, 12 March 2026 16:16

Westmeath County Council To Host Civic Reception For Athlone Town

Thursday, 12 March 2026 14:41

Laois Man Looking For Love On First Dates Ireland Tonight

Thursday, 12 March 2026 14:02

Irish Athletics Legend Ronnie Delany Dies Aged 91

Thursday, 12 March 2026 13:50

Authorities In Offaly Approve Dredging Along Part Of River Shannon

Thursday, 12 March 2026 11:46

Laois Man Nears Finish Line Natiowide Charity Walk

Thursday, 12 March 2026 09:52

€40m Worth Of Irish Peat Exported In 2025

Thursday, 12 March 2026 09:00

Gardaí Host Firearms Licensing Information Stand In Offaly Today

Thursday, 12 March 2026 08:54

Irish Rail Services Reduced After Westmeath Graffiti Incident

Thursday, 12 March 2026 07:55

Met Éireann Issues Nationwide Wind Warning For Entire Country

Thursday, 12 March 2026 07:50

Midlands Lotto Player Lands €250k

Thursday, 12 March 2026 06:43

Westmeath Students Aim For Gold At National Entrepreneur Finals

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 15:38

14 Counties See No New Bus Shelter Installations In 2025

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 14:50

Construction Begins On GAA Club Grounds In Laois

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 14:38

Close To 900 Children In Midlands On Primary Care Psychology Waiting Lists

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 14:09

EU Approves New Plan To Boost Home Building And Curb Short-Term Lets

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 12:39

Health Minister And HSE Issue Formal Public Apology To Midlands Family

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 12:29

Safer Roads Conference To Look At Road Design, Engineering And Enforcement

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 11:30

Status Yellow Wind Warning Issued For Tomorrow

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 11:17

Midlands School Runner-Up At Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 10:01

Midlands Town To Get New Fire Station

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 09:44

First Time Buyers In Offaly Town Could Wait Over 70 Years For Home

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 09:19

Survey Shows One In Three Women Downplay Female Health Issues At Work

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 07:24

Push For Government To Consider Other Climate Goal Options

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 07:20

ST. Patrick's Day Celebrations Kick Off Around The World

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 06:34

Laois Folk Singer To Perform In Times Square For St Patrick’s Day

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 15:49

Westmeath Councillors Seek Review Of School Bus Rules

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 15:34

Hauliers Suspend Protest As Government Agrees To Talks

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 12:15

Enoch Burke Challenges Prison Transfer As Unlawful In High Court

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 12:09

National Famine Way Roadshow Arrives In Westmeath Today

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 11:39

Gardai Investigating Stolen Cars In Westmeath

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 11:07

Sentencing Of €8.4m Cocaine Pilot Delayed After 'Breakdown' With Legal Team

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 09:48

Councillors Push For Local Link Service Between Westmeath Towns

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 07:45

Midlands MEP warns EU of 'serious costs crisis'

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 07:11

TUS Athlone Students Voice Concerns Over Rising Fuel Costs

Monday, 9 March 2026 18:23

Revenue Seize Over €94k Of Contraband In Various Operations

Monday, 9 March 2026 16:32

Over €7.4 Million Announced For Housing Adaption Grants For Midlands

Monday, 9 March 2026 16:12

Three Hour Commute Forced Midlands Woman To Leave Dublin Hospital Job

Monday, 9 March 2026 15:29

Midlands Preps For Colourful St Patrick's Day Events

Monday, 9 March 2026 14:45

Westmeath Fundraising Committee Seek Volunteers For 24 Hour Walk

Monday, 9 March 2026 13:57

Snow Could Be On The Cards This Week Despite Longer Evenings

Monday, 9 March 2026 12:08

First Laois Finalist In National Heritage Awards

Monday, 9 March 2026 11:01

'Hocus Pocus… No More Focus' Driver Caught In Laois Hours Into Driving Ban

Monday, 9 March 2026 10:52

Tolü Makay And Katelyn Cummins Into Dancing With the Stars Final

Monday, 9 March 2026 10:42

Over €65K Funding For Midlands Agricultural Shows

Monday, 9 March 2026 10:34

Westmeath TD Condemns Arson Attacks On Westmeath Churches

Monday, 9 March 2026 09:04

Road Hauliers Warn Of Rolling Protests Over Rising Fuel Costs

Monday, 9 March 2026 08:04

Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Vandalised Westmeath Train

Monday, 9 March 2026 06:53

Giant Concrete Pipes Depart Offaly Concrete Company For Bypass Project

Friday, 6 March 2026 17:23

Further Grants Possible To Help Homeowners With Rising Costs - Taoiseach

Friday, 6 March 2026 16:50

Laois County Council Launch Centenarian Award

Friday, 6 March 2026 16:38

Midlands Set To Get €7.2M For Retrofitting Social Homes

Friday, 6 March 2026 16:17

Midlands MEP Challenging Proposed CAP Reforms After Audit

Friday, 6 March 2026 15:54

Bressie Opens Up About Pregnancy Loss In New Book

Friday, 6 March 2026 15:48

New Irish Sign Language Tours For OPW Sites

Friday, 6 March 2026 14:36

Parts Of Ireland Wake Up To Snow As Prolonged Wet Weather Continues

Friday, 6 March 2026 14:34

Maura Higgins Gifted Birkin By Traitors Co-Star

Friday, 6 March 2026 13:51

Taoiseach Opens First Energy Grid Stabilisation System In Offaly

Friday, 6 March 2026 13:37

Fuel Industry To Face Questions Over Rapid Price Hikes

Friday, 6 March 2026 12:37

Uisce Eireann Issue Boil Water Notice For Laois

Friday, 6 March 2026 12:34

Gardaí Renew Appeal For Witnesses To Serious Midlands Crash

Friday, 6 March 2026 12:26

Survey Reveals Men Have Higher Salary Expectations than Women

Friday, 6 March 2026 12:09

Breaking: 91 Year Old Athlone Man Flying Home After Being Stranded In Dubai

Friday, 6 March 2026 09:47

Midlands Social Housing Delivery Up 9% In 2025

Friday, 6 March 2026 08:12

Shane Lowry Says Daughter Helped Him See Positives After Florida Finish

Friday, 6 March 2026 08:04

Westmeath Festival Celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge With Free Community Events

Friday, 6 March 2026 07:55

Hearing Aid Company Set To Help Deaf Laois Couple

Thursday, 5 March 2026 18:24

Laois School Fundraising To Reach VEX Worlds In America

Thursday, 5 March 2026 17:31

Midlands Project Wins National Impact Award

Thursday, 5 March 2026 17:27

Garda Representative Association Slam Suspension of Detective Over Bike Loan

Thursday, 5 March 2026 16:46

Fuel Industry Reps Warned Action Will Be Taken Over Pricing Malpractice

Thursday, 5 March 2026 16:37

Midlands Man Killed On M4 Was Over Eight Times Above Drink Driving Limit

Thursday, 5 March 2026 14:44

Harry Styles Opens Up On Bandmates Death

Thursday, 5 March 2026 13:41

Midlands Households Exposed As EU Gas Markets Tighten – Midlands MEP

Thursday, 5 March 2026 13:10

Cancer Strategy Underfunded As Midlands Hospitals Face Rising Demand

Thursday, 5 March 2026 11:42

Nicola Coughlan Speaks Out On Body Positivity

Thursday, 5 March 2026 11:25

Trócaire Warns Climate Crisis Poses Threat To Women And Girls

Thursday, 5 March 2026 10:59

Plans Submitted To Turn Historic House Into Modern Wedding Village

Thursday, 5 March 2026 10:58

Sugar Plum Sweetery Win Westmeath Enterprise Award

Thursday, 5 March 2026 10:15

Army, Navy And Air Corps Seek Young Recruits And Female Cadets

Thursday, 5 March 2026 10:09

Public Encouraged To Report Petrol Pump Overcharging To CCPC

Thursday, 5 March 2026 07:56

Government Urged To Tackle Land Access Crisis For Young Farmers

Thursday, 5 March 2026 07:53

Laois Councillor Confirms Eye Clinic To Reopen

Thursday, 5 March 2026 07:13

Tullamore Dew Visitor Experience Wins Two World Whiskies Awards

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 18:36

Laois Councillor Set To Step Down From Politics

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 17:26

Gardai Seize Drones Delivering Contraband To Laois Prisons

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 17:19

DWTS Judge Praises Midlands Contestants Ahead Of Semis

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 15:55

Laois TD Expresses Concerns Over GP Numbers

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 15:49

Hauliers Warn Diesel Price Rises As IRHA Criticises Taoiseach

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 14:10

Enoch Burke's Mother And Sister Jailed For Contempt Of Court

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 11:52

91-Year-Old Athlone Man Waiting For Flight Out Of Dubai

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 10:59

New Offaly Peat Industry Film Premieres Tonight

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 09:12

Safety Fears At Westmeath School Following E-Scooter Near Misses

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 09:06

75% Of Schools Receive No Applicants As Teacher Shortage Rises

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 09:01

Enterprise Minister Orders Energy Market Review Amid Price Gouging Fears

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 07:26

Midlands Artists To Feature In New Wetlands Guide

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 16:23

Midlands Advocacy Service For Sexual Abuse Survivors Praise Victim For Getting Justice

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 16:18

Laois Windfarm Developer Awarded 50% Of Legal Costs

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 16:07

Midlands Simon Calls On Government For Retrofit Funding

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 16:04

Midlands Charity Calls For State Support To Help Move People Off The Streets

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 15:49

Offaly Singer In Semi-Final Of Glór Tíre Tonight

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 14:45

Fáilte Ireland Urges Off Peak Holidays As Staycation Demand Grows

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 14:25

Ireland Plans Charter Evacuations As Middle East Conflict Escalates

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 13:52

Deaf Laois Couple Face €10k Hearing Aid Bill

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 13:36

Pfizer Opens Midlands Applications For Apprenticeship Programme

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 13:31

Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Laois Crash

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 11:34

Bressie Adds New Dates To 2026 Irish Tour

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 11:17

BnM Unveils Eight Firms For 2026 Accelerate Green Programme

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 11:01

Westmeath County Council Urged To Buy Larger Homes For Families In Need

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 09:03

High Court Told Enoch Burke Transferred From Mountjoy Without Reason

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 08:53

Westmeath Community Launches ‘Feeling Safe Survey’

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 07:48

Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers

Monday, 2 March 2026 17:22

Retired Taxi Driver Calls For Safer Roundabouts In Laois

Monday, 2 March 2026 16:36

Laois County Council Continue Work On Rat Infestation

Monday, 2 March 2026 16:21

Laois Psychotherapist Criticises ESRI Report On School Absences

Monday, 2 March 2026 16:15

Westmeath Couple Highlights Importance Of Foster Caring

Monday, 2 March 2026 16:01

LAWPRO To Host Public Meeting In Laois On Water Quality Upgrades

Monday, 2 March 2026 15:42

Revenue Officers Seize Over €8.2m Of Contraband

Monday, 2 March 2026 15:17

Minister Urges Insurers To Adopt New Motor Policy Transparency Code

Monday, 2 March 2026 15:10

Westmeath Man Jailed For Sexual Abuse Of Sister

Monday, 2 March 2026 14:04

Laois Woman's Documentary With Colin Farrell Premieres

Monday, 2 March 2026 13:57

Farmers Stage Tractor Protest At Bord Bia HQ

Monday, 2 March 2026 13:21

Flights Limited From Abu Dhabi As Ireland Monitors Middle East Tensions

Monday, 2 March 2026 13:02

Two New Special Classes Approved For Next Academic Year In Offaly

Monday, 2 March 2026 12:54

Local Enterprise Week Kicks Off Across Midlands

Monday, 2 March 2026 12:27

Midlands Library Hosting ‘The Forgotten Peterhead Men’ Lecture

Monday, 2 March 2026 10:41

Offaly Singer-Songwriter Surges Into Dancing With The Stars Semi-Finals

Monday, 2 March 2026 09:46

Midlands Pharma Facility To Receive €432m In Funding

Monday, 2 March 2026 09:28

Laois Roads Policing Unit Arrested Intoxicated Driver

Monday, 2 March 2026 07:14

Arrests And Drug Seizures In Offaly Operation

Monday, 2 March 2026 07:11