The Irish Prison Service is confirming the death.
A man accused of the murder of a woman in Galway last month has been found dead in prison.
Ali Sohrabi was accused of killing Masoumeh Jafri Manojan near an IPAS centre in Galway in May.
The Irish Prison Service has confirmed the death of a person in custody at Castlerea Prison today.
Self-Harm And Suicidal Ideation Presentations in EDs Rise Nearly 50% In Four Years
In 2025, 24-hour emergency departments recorded 21,528 presentations.
US–Iran Talks Ease Tensions As Oil Prices Fall
Crude oil prices have fallen back to pre-conflict levels after the US–Iran 60 day negotiation agreement.
Childminders Ireland Ask Government To Extend Tusla Registration Deadline
From September next year, it will be mandatory for childminders to register with the agency.
Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Six Counties
The Status Yellow high temperature warning has also been extended to Saturday.
Lewis Capaldi Confirmed As Final Electric Picnic Headliner
Speculation had been building this week that he may be playing the Laois music festival.
Ryanair Introduces Free Family Seating At Rear Of Aircraft
The airline has introduced a policy letting parents be seated alongside up to four children for free.
Ireland’s Horticultural Sector Warns 18,000 Jobs Could Be Under Threat
The sector was responsible for €644 million in agricultural output in 2025.
Uisce Eireann Carrying Out Works In Westmeath Town Today
The improvement works will be carried out in Moate.
Laois Gardaí Seize Construction Equipment
Thousand of euro worth of equipment was discovered earlier this week.
Plans Lodged For New Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Westmeath
A 2,500 square metre facility at Mullingar Business and Technology Park is being proposed.
Midlands LGBT+ Project Receives €100k In New Funding Boost
€1.8 million is being allocated for 52 projects nationally.
Uisce Eireann Enforce Overnight Water Restrictions In Laois Village
They come into effect from 11 pm until 7 am tomorrow in Rosenallis.
Robert Mizzell And Mike Denver To Headline Forest Fest Country Music Stage
The Kickin' Up Dust Arena is a brand new stage for the Laois music festival.
Climatologist Optimistic About New Offaly Energy Storage Project
Climatologist John Sweeney thinks the battery powered model could be good for Ireland's energy in theory.
Dame Judi Dench Accepts Honorary Patronage Of The Leinster Regiment Association
The role recognises and pays tribute to her father’s distinguished service during the First World War.
Midlands Households Discard €31m Worth Of Food This Year
The country is projected to waste over €1.2 billion worth of food by the end of the year.
Laois “STEM Stars” Initiative Brings Inclusive Science Learning To Autism Classes
Seanie Morris led the activities.
High Temperatures Continue In Ireland Amid European Heatwave
It could hit up to 30 degrees tomorrow.
CAO Deadline Approaching For Midlands Leaving Cert Students
The CAO portal closes next Wednesday, July 1st.
Midlands Farmers Encouraged To Support Rural Communities In Africa
Farmers are being asked to donate one animal to support African communities.
