Midlands Gardaí have seized nearly 600 knives in the past four years.
A knife is a knife, the kind you carry is irrelevant.
That's the warning from the Laois Offaly Crime Prevention Officer, as new figures show Gardaí have seized nearly 600 knives since 2020.
Cabinet agreed new measures earlier this week which could see anyone carrying a knife given a maximum prison sentence of seven years.
Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Graham Kavanagh, says there's no defence for carrying a blade:
Enoch Burke Rejects Claim His Reputation Was Damaged Prior To Article
He is taking legal action against a Sunday Independent article about him from October 2022, which he claims was defamatory.
Over 40 People At Midlands Nursing Home Ill Following Vomiting Bug Outbreak
There was a similar outbreak at a care home in the region a week prior.
CEO Of Laois County Council Applauded After Final Report
He will be retiring from the role this year.
Over 200 Notices To Quit Received In The Midlands So Far This Year
The highest figure in the region was in Westmeath
'If Something Is Off, Check It Out' - Offaly Nurse On Heart Fault Awareness Week
The Bump Up The Pump campaign runs until Sunday.
Laois Crash Under Investigation By Gardaí
The collision occurred last month.
New Midlands Eco Park To "Decentralize" Tech Giants Out Of Dublin
Bord na Móna are continuing their journey towards a greener, more sustainable energy.
Man Remanded In Custody Charged With Assault On Elderly Woman In Westmeath Care Home
He appeared before Athlone District Court this morning.
Laois Family Fundraiser For Cancer Research Doubles Goal
An original target of €2,000 had been set.
Developer Issued 'Warning Letter' Over Laois Housing Project
It received planning permission for the development in March.
Applications For Creation Of CAO Account Closing Today
Students have until 5pm to create an account.
Missing Person Appeal Stood Down After Discovery Of Body
The body was discovered in Tallaght.
Man Due In Court Charged With Assault On Pensioner In Westmeath Care Home
The serious assault occurred on Monday evening.
Enoch Burke Suing Over Article He Claims Subjected Him To Widespread Ridicule
The piece in the Sunday Independent claimed he was annoying fellow prisoners.
Bord Na Móna Deal With Amazon To 'Create Pathway' For Midlands Data Centres
It's the first business announced at Bord na Móna's new energy park.
Man Arrested Following Assault On Pensioner In Athlone Care Home
The incident occurred last night.
Westmeath Member Of The Air Corps Found Dead
He was found unresponsive at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel.
New ash Dieback Support Package Recognises Commitment To Building Healthy Forests
That's according to Minister of State Pippa Hackett.
Co-Ed Schools To Become The Norm, Says Midlands Guidance Counsellor
As it stands, 1 in 3 students in Ireland are in a single-sex school.
Ukrainian Children "Devastated" At Being Told To Leave Accommodation
The midlands premises had been hoping to extend their contract to allow them to stay longer.
