Midlands News

Dovida is providing both flexible and set-hours roles to suit applicants’ individual needs.

The 20 year old is one of the brightest young talents in motorsport.

Westmeath has the highest number in the midlands.

A vote on the issue is scheduled for December 9th.

The report found women earning almost 2% more than men.

Cowen and Carberry are tabling two amendments to boost protections for the beef sector.

220 adults accessed emergency accommodation in October.

The campaign encourages adults to be mindful of their behaviour in outdoor spaces used by young people.

Permission for the works has been granted by Westmeath County Council.

€12.3m has been announced altogether for the Clár Programme.

The High Court is ordering the salary be paid to Wilson's Hospital School.

61 year old Mark Barlow of Clonlost, Killucan, in Westmeath will be sentenced next month.

Willie Aird has been speaking at the latest meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture.

The Poet's Cottage in Camross was originally a heritage project.

He was arrested and imprisoned this week.

Details in Clonbrusk community nursing unit are due to be completed next Friday.

The event is taking place in the TUS International Arena on December 3rd from 10am to 4pm.

Tickets are on sale now for the three day event.

Both the Taoiseach and Minister for Agriculture will be in attendance.

Manchán Magan has won the Irish Book Awards title after passing away in August.

A man in his 40s has died after an incident in Longford.

The crash took place near Edenderry this evening.

Brussels intends to continue Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation beyond 2025.

Aimed at homeowners wanting to move to smaller homes.

The deal is scheduled to be ratified next month.

Two schools in Offaly have been granted approvals this week.

The Tullamore to Kilbeggan Link Road is part of the National Development Plan.

It happened on Tullamore's Clara Road at around lunchtime today.

23 finalists are shortlisted.

The wedding took place in Castletown Geoghegan

Regulations have not been updated in almost 20 years.

Apprenticeships are being discussed by the Higher Education Committee today.

The deal is set to be signed of in December.

Covid isn't currently recognised as an occupational illness. 

The Mullingar star has over 100 fake pages imitating him.

Micheal Carrigy says it will have economic benefits.

Action is being threatened in December.

In the last 10 years over 144k applications have been denied.

The latest CSO figures show a rise in re-offenders.

The incident took place in Mullingar.

A Housing Order is in place to prevent the spread.

Maria Walsh wants a stable, long-term framework for the Irish agricultural sector.

There's over 25 children on the waiting list.

The upgrade includes long awaited road upgrades across Offaly and Westmeath.

The shortlist features 53 businesses from 10 categories.

Hundreds of Midlands Jobs were lost last month.

The 16 year old is missing since May.

The N52 in Durrow is causing concern for road users.

It follows Marek Puska being attacked last month after starting his sentence.

He had been evading arrest from Gardai since last week.

Gardaí are concerned for Lucy Cawley's well-being.

The Minister for Agriculture is expressing his sympathy to the affected farmer.

The seizures have been carried out by Revenue officers in intelligence led operations.

A decision is due in January.

Mountmellick, now in phase two of the scheme with Ferbane and Castlepollard, launched its official plan last week.

Kinnegad's Cora Doyle was one of the longest living people with EB before her passing in 2010.

Ciaran Mullooly pressed Roberta Metsola over the postponed vote.

A car struck an ESB pole this morning.

The Athlone Rape Crisis Centre will receive the highest amount of funding.

Kathleen Funchion wants a modern digital archive system.

The two brothers have received fully suspended sentences.

Babak Meshkat was formally charged earlier this year subsequent to a Garda investigation into a collision.

Jim O’Callaghan will present plans to cabinet today to tighten international protection regulations.

Female workers earn almost 2% more than their male colleagues.

A study by TUS found 22% reported positive emotions towards the image.

It's part of the Local Biodiversity Action Fund.

The local authority is also increasing the Commercial Rates Grant Scheme.

The man and two women were arrested in relation to the case yesterday.

The scheme encourages children to join their local library and pick up a free book bag.

The flags will dotted on lamp posts over Offaly.

Irish Rural Link CEO, Ballycumber's Seamus Boland says the law will help rural areas.

A member of Portlaoise Library found the book in a Spanish hotel room.

Assistant Commissioner, Catharina Gunne presented each of 25 awards.

The Harbour Place Shopping Centre will be turning orange to support the campaign.

It aims to help farmers solve through issues that come up with succession.

Mr Delaney was reported missing by his family in 2019.

A man had climbed the tree in Portarlington on Saturday night.

Workers of the plant are seeking better pay, improved working conditions, and collective bargaining rights.

It comes at a time when the Road Safety Authority is dealing with an increase in road deaths.

The incident took place around 7am this morning.

Tom Raftery was last seen in Portlaoise on Friday night.

It comes into effect at 5 am tomorrow morning.

Tullamore's Raymond Daly has written "Ten Faithful Years" covering Offaly's role in the years 1913 to 1923.

The Offaly Branch of Mary's Meals are holding fundraisers in Tullamore this month.

Students in Tullamore's St. Philomena's National School and Scoil Eoin Phóil Naofa feature on the track.

Youth services are showing off the range of services they have in the Midlands.

Groups that work with veterans have come before the Oireachtas Defence Committee.

The procure.ie study found Laois topped the polls in terms of commuting.

JP's Steakhouse opened in Mullingar in 2011.

Norma Foley launched the programme at the Mucklagh Community Centre near Tullamore.

Eist-Saying No To Silence are launching the Zero Tolerance Midlands Campaign in Mullingar.

Prices for flights to Prague are hundreds of euro more than usual around the play offs next March.

July's Forest Fest will be the fifth renewal of the event.

Sub zero conditions will remain for a time this morning.

The garda being investigated has been suspended from duty.

Just 71 notices were issued across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath in October.

The Silver River of Slieve Blooms by John Feehan launches this evening in Kilcormac.

Elma Beirne and John Ennis are one of the five buyers affected by a development in Rathmolyon.

The Kilmullen/Coolnafearagh Solar Action Group have concerns on the BNRG development.

A liquidator has been appointed to the developer of the homes Meathamatic.

The Yantar entered waters in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone last year.

Met Eireann have issued the alert to come into effect from 11 pm tonight.

Homes and businesses around Mullingar were hit with a long running conservation order this year.

A member of the force is being questioned over a missing drug seizure.

The proposed greenway will run from Monasterevin to Portarlington.

The Ryanair chief is voicing his frustration over the time it's taking to lift the cap.

The seizures have been carried out by Revenue officers in intelligence led operations.

The OPW led project will improve the functionality of the building.

The works were carried out under Uisce Eireann's Leakage Reduction Programme.

Mount Brisoe Organic Farm in Daingean is looking to expand its offering.

The deadline for completed work is down for 2030.

Aoife Masterson and John Leahy clashed during a monthly meeting.

Club members are reportedly unhappy with the situation.

Alan Lindley was recently made an Honourary SIPTU President.

BnM aim to built a new turbine across Offaly and Westmeath.

One measure is raising Templemore’s intake capacity to 275 trainees.

Nuvion went into receivership last month.

Funding will also be provided by the Department of Education.

Michael Duignan and a number of guest speakers will be at the Charleville Centre today.

It comes as 800,000 people are set to miss out on the enhanced flu vaccine.

Turn2Me's CEO Fiona O'Malley says it will encourage a more inclusive celebration.

Michael Milley is also concerned the planned Derrynadarragh Windfarm will add to flooding risks.

Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke will remain Enterprise Minister.

Around 38,000 people nationwide still need to sit the driving test.

Over €330k was raised for Joey Conway's operations.

Carol Nolan wants to see action from the government.

The schoolteacher has so far spent 513 days in prison.

The local authority will have €102m to spend.

Temperatures are set to plunge dramatically.

The incident took place on Saturday evening.

Members of Carrolls Cuisine will protest this Friday and Saturday.

John Tiernan was disagnosed earlier this year.

Flood defences are years away for two Laois towns badly affected by Storm Claudia last week.

132 jobs are set to be lost due to the closure of the factory.

IRHA President Ger Hyland says the body is due to meet with the Taoiseach soon on the issue.

Teachers and students from Edenderry and Mountmellick joined the Green Schools initiative.

Heavy flooding occurred in the midlands over the weekend.

Ollie Clooney wants to see them in place for the Tentore Road.

Carroll's Cuisine in Tullamore is carrying out 12 hour work stoppages.

Abbey Louise and Alfie Byrne's version of ‘Anyone Else but You’ was seen by millions online.

Green-Schools is an initiative of FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education).

Numbers rose by 40% in Mullingar.

Portarlington and Mountmellick were affected by rain over the weekend.

A man in his 30s was detained in Laois on Wednesday and questioned in the midlands.

The new school will be located in Tullamore.

The Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar has seen a significant increase in the last year.

The incident took place at around 10pm on Friday night.

An Taisce recognised 128 green spaces with awards this year.

The VIP Hub in Portlaoise by Laois Sports Partnership is the first of its kind in Ireland.

The Tullamore and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards takes place in January.

The MEP will draft CAP, food safety, climate, and animal welfare policy for 2028–2034.

The company has operations in Offaly, Kildare and Wicklow.

Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says there's enough workers to meet housing plan demands.

The Portlaoise facility met or substantially met 12 other regulations during its August inspection.

The IFFPG maintains that all site waste under their jurisdiction has been eliminated.

The new housing plan aims to build 300,000 homes by 2030.

Thomas Howard pleaded guilty to a number of charges.

Mountmellick has suffered flooding across the town over the past week.

The first ever All Ireland Podcast Awards took place last night.

Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the matter with Micheal Martin.

He also attended a rally for President Connolly during her election campaign.

Significant rain is expected throughout the day with a risk of flooding.

Three men have been held over the investigation over the last week.

The figure has grown since the first quarter of the year.

Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park is among 11 projects to receive supports.

Blooming Minds Circle formed last January.

County's in Leinster are under warning from 11am tomorrow.

CAP reform will cut Pillar 2 funding for rural and agricultural projects.

''Delivering Homes, Building Communities" plan was announced this morning.

Concerns are mounting over possible damage due to this weekend's forecast.

Closing date for submission of applications is 9th January 2026

Under existing rules, a victim’s counselling notes can be introduced as evidence in sexual assault trials.

Her partner, a man in his 30s remains in Garda custody in Laois.

A HIQA report says Ferbane Care Centre breached regulations over unsanctioned layout changes.

ICSA President, Westmeath's Sean McNamara is calling for more Government action.

The High Court is also considering further contempt proceedings against Mr Burke and his family.

Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service are hosting the event.

A man in his 30s is being held following a cross border investigation.

A shortage of rental properties is driving the increase.

The event kicks off tonight in Castletown Geoghegan.

Two coffee mornings were held by the club.

It'll be the first time financial contributions will rise in seven years.

A decision is due in the new year.

€3.6m is the overall funds for national organisations.

A survey regarding the project closes runs until Friday.

Ruth Lawrence is facing a life sentence later this month.

A financial assessment for a new Ard Scoil Chiarain Naofa building in Clara continues.

The Coalition Against Hate Crime is seeking answers from the Garda Commissioner.

Charlie Flanagan says Jim Cannon put his life on the line to protect Mr Flanagan's family.

Six weapons including smoke flares were also seized.

Borris In Ossory's Samantha Vaughan is part of today's national White Ribbon for Lung Cancer launch.

Over 100 homes are coming to Mullingar.

Rents are up over 10% across the region in the last year.

The incident occurred at around 5pm this evening.

An event aimed at helping older people stay healthy was held in Laois yesterday.

People over 50 are seen as the main targets for scams.

Over €132m has been allocated by the County Council.

The incident took place on Saturday morning.

Luke Loughlin has been dealing with his addiction since a young age.

Michael D Higgins' term as president has come to an end after 14 years.