It comes following an incident with a horse and trap.
There are fresh calls for a Garda led animal welfare unit after a horse and trap crashed into a car in Dublin.
It happened on a busy road in Clondalkin alongside a funeral procession.
Martina Kenny from Midlands animal rescue shelter My Lovely Horse, says a number of people and horses were involved:
House Buyers In Laois 'Misled' By Property Developer - Brian Stanley
Over 80 families are still waiting to move into homes in the Sandwood Estate in Portlaoise.
Offaly Community 'Outraged' Over Planned Temporary Accommodation Centre
Offaly Councillor Aoife Masterson says people have concerns about the planned development for Inchmore House in Clara.
Tourists Warned Of European Wildfires As Temperatures Soar Over 40°
There's wildfires breaking out in many parts of Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Theatre Of Food Returns To Electric Picnic
The three stages will feature cuisines from all over the world.
Teacher Shortage Forces Students To 'Miss Favourite Subjects' - TUI
The retention crisis is affecting students experiences.
Man Arrested In Possession Of Knife In Westmeath
The was stopped by Gardaí on patrol.
Electric Picnic Announces Fishtown Lineup
The woodland shows will feature a circus theme.
Midlands Man Dies After Alleged €600k Ecuadorian Drugs Bust
A 64 year old man and his son were arrested over an alleged cocaine seizure.
Government Confirms Almost €500k In Midlands Community Sport Funding
Over €4m is being sent to Sport Partnerships across the country.
Subtropical Airmass Behind Latest Hot Weather Spell
Rhode's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says it's been forming slowly over the Atlantic.
EU CAP Payments To Midlands Bring In Nearly €180 Million Annually
It comes as the IFA are campaigning against reforms to have CAP ringfenced.
Uisce Éireann Announces €1.5m Upgrade To Laois Wastewater Treatment Plant
Work on the wastewater treatment plant in Ballyroan will begin this month.
Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up Midlands Skies Tonight
The shower lights up the skies every summer, and is known for its "shooting stars".
'It's Mad' - TUS Students Union President On Midlands Accommodation Prices
TUS SU President Dara Lenihan says students are paying up to €850 a month for accommodation on the Athlone Campus.
Mental Health Charity Concerned Over Rise Of AI Relationships
Turn2Me's CEO, Tullamore's Fiona O' Malley feels people won't get emotional fulfillment from a AI relationship.
Rise In Alcohol And Drug Related E-Scooter Crashes Recorded
30% of people injured in e-scooter crashes are presenting to hospitals intoxicated in new research from St James's Hospital.
Fitzpatrick & Heavey Group Completes 35-Home Development In Westmeath
The houses have been sold at an average price of €233,000.
LAWPRO To Address Water Quality In Offaly Town
They will discuss works planned for the 3rd cycle Water Action Plan.
Offaly Discovery Park Set For €350k Investment
It follows an investment of €30m under the Trail Network Development Scheme.
Midlands Temps To Hit 30° Today
A possible heatwave is on the way according to Cahal Nolan.
