He is due in court on Thursday.
Gardaí are investigating an assault on a female member of the force in Mullingar.
The incident occurred at around 11.30 last Tuesday night at Mullingar Train Station.
The Garda in her 40s was injured in the attack but did not need medical attention afterwards.
A man in his 20s has been arrested and charged, and is due to appear before Mullingar District Court on Thursday.
Delayed Payments For Farmers To Be Discussed At Public Meeting
The scheme is for farmers impacted by the flooding along the River Shannon.
Increase In 'Keyboard Warriors' Engaged In Hate Speech - Nigerian Man In Laois
Gardaí say there's been a 12% increase in hate crime.
Petition For Pedestrian Crossing In Laois Village Nears Target
It has received over 370 signatures so far.
Laois Glamping Site Recognised For 'Consistently Great Reviews'
The site has picked up a Travelers' Choice Award.
Westmeath Actress Lands Leading Role In New Series
Sky's new thriller will star the local actress.
Just Over 50 Midlands Homes Available To Rent - Daft.ie
Westmeath has the largest number of those.
Athlone Student Named Female Cycling Ambassador
Aishling has been honored at a ceremony in Dublin.
Fine Gael Selects General Election Candidates For Longford-Westmeath
The candidates already sit in the Dáil and the Seanad, respectively.
Calls To Build Westmeath School To Tackle Waiting Lists
A local councillor says existing schools are at capacity.
Man Charged With Assault Of Elderly Woman In Westmeath Due Back In Court
He last appeared before the courts last week.
12% Rise In Hate Crimes In 2023
That's according to new figures by Gardaí.
Midlands Community Groups Encouraged To Apply For Just Transition Funding
The Regenerative Tourism And Replacement Scheme is worth a total of €17m to be divided up among various projects.
Three People Arrested Following Drugs Seizure In Laois
Drugs were seized from the passengers of a car stopped by Gardaí.
Betting Industry "Not Doing Enough" To Tackle Problem Gambling
It's estimated over 130,000 in Ireland can be classed as having a problem.
Hoped UK Government Would "Be More Respectful" To Ireland With Immigration Along The NI Border
A Midlands North West Candidate has written to the First Minister of Northern Ireland.
Two Possible Routes Have Been Identified For Greenway Serving Westmeath
The greenway will travel between Kilbeggan and Mullingar.
Midlands GAA Club Left "Devastated" By Damage To Clubhouse
The incident happened between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Appeal For Help Launched To Find Missing Westmeath Woman
She's been missing since April 26th.
Calls To Implement Laois Road Safety Officer
An Independent Councillor is asking the local authority to follow in the footsteps of other County Councils.
Laois One Of Four Counties Without A Road Death In 2024
There have been over 70 deaths so far this year on Irish roads.
