'Kin' has caused quite a stir on social media for some of its scenes.
Offaly actor Sam Keeley is defending the depictions of violence in his latest project 'Kin'.
There's been accusations that the Irish TV drama, set in Dublin is glamourising gangland violence.
However The Irish Star reports the Tullamore man, who plays Eric 'Viking' Kinsella, believes the producers would be dropping the ball if they didn't reflect the reality of crime in modern Ireland.
Westmeath Road Closed Due To Incident
The M4 road is currently closed from junction 12 to 13 westbound.
Tributes Paid To Midlands Teen Following Fatal E-Scooter Crash
It was one of two serious e-scooter collisions to happen this week.
Laois Centenarian Award Honours Sr. Eileen In Australia
The Centenarian Award has traveled to Australia.
CCTV Planned Across Offaly To Combat Illegal Dumping
Litter fines are also set to be increased this September.
Laois Communities Selected For 2026 IPB All-Island Pride Of Place Competition
Portlaoise Tidy Towns and Clough Village, Ballacolla have been selected for Laois.
Laois TD Says RSA Waiting Times Are Misleading
There is 25 weeks on average to wait for a test in the county.
Inquest Hears Blood Seen On Offaly Prisoner’s Face During Fatal Incident
The fatal incident occurred as prison staff were returning him to his cell.
Offaly Hosts 12th Scripts Playwriting Festival
The event runs from today until this Sunday.
Debate On "Ban Hare Coursing" Bill In Dáil Today
According to the National Parks and Wildlife service coursing is happening in the Midlands.
Midlands MEP Brings Wool's Future To European Parliament Debate
She is campaigning to remove wool's classification as a waste product.
HSE Withdraws Home Support Guidance
An internal email suggested home care services would be limited to only urgent cases.
Enoch Burke Released After Over 700 Days In Prison
He failed in his bid to appeal his dismissal from a Westmeath school.
Uisce Éireann Welcomes EPA Report Highlighting Continued Progress On Safe Drinking Water
In 2025, Uisce Éireann invested €1.4 billion in significant improvements to water infrastructure.
Laois Family Syndicate Collect Winning Lotto Prize
The family have won €389,066.
Irish Men's Sheds Association Calls For €3.55m In Pre-Budget 2027 Submission
The organisation represents 484 Men’s Sheds.
Midlands Hotelier Says VAT Cut Is A Lifeline
It's down to 9% from today.
Offaly TD Urges Budget Action As Energy Bills Rise
Bills will rise by between €250 and €300.
Junior Minister Acknowledges Need For Faster Government Decisions
Opposition parties have criticised the Government’s handling of the energy crisis.
Offaly Records Lowest Number Of Complaints Against Lawyers
Just 11 were recorded in 2025 in Offaly.
Laois To Receive €1m For Storm Chandra Road Repairs
€40m is being allocated across the country.
