The incident took place in Ballinasloe.
A Machete, a pocket knife and an axe have been seized by Gardaí.
Gardaí responded to the incident in Ballinasloe following reports of a man allegedly in possession of a machete.
He was arrested and is currently detained as investigations are ongoing.
HSE Raise Awareness On World Suicide Prevention Day
HSE Suicide Prevention Officer for the Midlands, Patrick Jones is encouraging people to take their free online prevention training programme.
Irish Farmers Let Down By Mercosur - Ciaran Mullooly
Ciaran Mullooly voted in support of an amendment to the Mersocur deal in Strasbourg today.
The mixed use retail and residential unit would be opposite the TUS Athlone campus.
Midlands MEP Urges 'One-Stop Shop' For CAP
An Agricultural Committee report for the plan post 2027 is set to be voted on, which MEP Barry Cowen worked on as a lead negotiator.
Ireland Could Be Russia’s Soft Target - Cathal Berry
The former Army Ranger feels Ireland could be a weak link for Western targets.
Midlands Landlord On Revenue Tax Defaulters List
An Offaly farmer also appeared on the list.
Grow Abroad World Alliance Conference Taking Place In Laois
The event will be hosted at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
IFA And ICMSA Reach Agreement On Major Water Supply Project
The agreement with Uisce Éireann has four elements.
Westmeath County Council Asks McGregor To Stay Away
It comes as he plans to contest in the Presidential Election.
Hospital Bed Occupancy Reaches Unsafe Levels In Midlands
Beds across the Midlands hospitals were in use up to June this year.
Enterprise Minister Would Welcome Donald Trump For Irish Open
Doonbeg in Clare hosts for 2026.
Councillor Warns Motorists Over Diesel Spill In Westmeath
The spill occurred on the N62 road this morning.
Four People Arrested In Midlands After Violent Disorder
They were arrested in Longford.
Emergency Services Attend Westmeath Fire
The blaze broke out on Sunday.
Midlands Mental Health Charity Warns Of Effects Of Alcohol
The substance also affects mental health.
Gardaí Warn Motorists Over Offaly Oil Spill
Tullamore Garda Station started receiving reports around 7am this morning.
Family Learning Takes Centre Stage For Offaly Literacy Campaign Launch
One Book One Community was launched in Tullamore yesterday.
Laois County Council Commissions New Commuting Survey
The cost of the study will be €30,000 and will aim to analyze why people commute out of Laois.
More Specialist Mental Health Housing Needed - HAIL
HAIL provide specialist mental health housing across the country, including Laois and Offaly.
Westmeath Councillor Urges Action To Curb Anti-Social Behaviour
The issue was raised at a meeting in July.
