Midlands News

An area of land near the Wicklow/Kildare border is being searched over the coming days.

Paul Fetherstonhaugh has submitted a photo for the 'Out of this World' category.

Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore is apologising for disruptions caused.

It's part of their wider plans and works for the county.

There are currently 199 pupils in Ballinamere NS as well as three autism classes.

The Meath/Westmeath Division recorded a low breath testing rate compared to Laois-Offaly last year.

Willie Aird feels some projects will not come to fruition.

There is events happening across the region.

The charity is warning reports of incidents rise following major sporting events.

Abbeyleix House and Farm is holding their fifth annual family fun day this Sunday.

Shane Murray is succeeding Councillor Declan Harvey in the role.

Independent rep John Leahy is taking up the role in Birr.

It comes from analysis by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. 

The developer is appealing a planning condition to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Festivals claim they'll lose thousands as a result.

Wills Bros Group are taking home the Judges Silver Award for their work on the Timahoe North Solar Farm.

Independent rep Brian Stanley highlighted the case of a young Portlaoise woman in the Dail.

It's part of a €6m investment.

He is sharing his own experience to raise awareness.

Thousands queued this morning for a chance to get tickets.

It comes after a wash out week of rain and wind.

SIPTU say transparency is needed around the phased closure of Carlow College.

Women's Community Projects Mullingar is launching their plan from 2026 to 2030 today.

Interactive breathalysers called ‘Fline­Box’ machines will be in place.

Muintir na Tíre works to develop community safety solutions.

The trial will resume on Friday.

Event organisers wasnt to help businesses develop stronger relationships across the county.

He is being charged with cultivating cannabis.

Laois Leisure in Portlaoise is withdrawing is offer of complimentary access to students sitting exams.

Offaly's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says the worst we can expect here is localised flooding.

The Offaly TD wants the county's work to be considered in new targets set by the Housing and Energy Ministers.

Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke feels the measure is needed for those who can't afford their electricity bills.

Danish retail chain Normal is advertising jobs for a new store in the Athlone Town Centre.

Mr Burke is seeking to make an application to stop the inquiry from going ahead.

Offaly TD Tony McCormack is raising the issue with the Housing Minister.

Longford Westmeath TD and Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says the full facts into the material is needed.

They blend bluegrass and Americana music. 

Cistercian College Roscrea has raised €5,350 to support the education of young girls in Uganda.

Claire Murray is the first female Sinn Fein rep to hold the role.

257 extra hectares of land has been made available for housing.

Ireland's representative will be chosed at the grand final in Dublin later this month.

The county's derelict site registry is detailing 48 buildings in across towns and villages.

32 year old Cory O'Connor, Battery Heights, Athlone received a six month prison sentence suspended for two years.

On-street collections are taking place in the region.

'Kickin’ Up Dust' will be accessible to all ticketholders.

The move is part of a €6m investment. 

He says the Government is scaling up housing delivery.

The night sky's two brightest planets are set to align closely.

The incident took place on Monday evening in Birr.

Mr. Clooney takes over the position of Cathaoirleach in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District.    

Presentation Primary School in Portarlington is aiming to raise €15k.

The Summer Launch Party took place on Thursday.

The 70 year old performed at the festival last year.

Over 125 specialists are taking part in a conference on agriculture and renewable energy.

Fraudsters are posing as Three Ireland staff, offering fake deals or upgrades to steal personal details.

Most of the rezoned sites are in Portlaoise.

A business in Westmeath has been handed a notice.

It's in relation to increases to the broadcast levy.

The building will support the work of the Yellow River farm.

St Broghan's National School is hosting the concert this evening.

A man is still in hospital following the incident at St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery on Portlaoise's Stradbally Road.

Gardaí are conducting a number checkpoints across the county today.

It's over an altercation between the men and security guards which allegedly took place on the bog.

IRHA President. Rosenallis's Ger Hyland, feels there's too many learner permits on the roads.

The Killucan Train Station project is one of the services in the county.

They are targeting the unlawful use of e-scooters.

An Coimisiún Pleanála granted planning permission last week.

A man sustained serious injuries to his face, neck and back in a knife attack in Antrim last night.

Muhammad Ali and Ryan Mahon were recognised.

Calls are being made for the local authority to consider National Catchment-Based Flood Risk Assessment.

Liam McDaniel is taking over the role of Mayor of Athlone-Moate Municipal District.

The plans are for Castlepollard's Castle Varagh Hotel.

The British Prime Minister has labelled the knife attack as "horrific".

The awards encourage sustainable and innovative timber design.

Mr Gaffney takes over from Mick Dollard.

Visitors to “The Story of Us” exhibition can gain insight into life in Ireland 100 years ago.

Ireland reported 99 individual fire incidents last year.

Across the country, local authorities inspected 4,315 farms.

Dovida will host a national hiring day next Thursday.

Liam Finlay's due for release from Midlands Prison this week after serving his sentence.

Authorities there have until September 3rd to get products back onto a safe export list.

The Old Canal is the new and refurbished Turley’s Bar.

The UN's mandate to send Irish troops abroad would not be needed under the new system.

Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack feels the Irish Government also needs their own migration measures.

Darren Gorman of O'Moore Place in Portlaoise is facing the charge along with three other men.

This year's sold out gala event took place at the Tullamore Court Hotel.

Portlaoise has slipped in its yearly rankings for littering.

Sergeant Graham Kavanagh is retiring following 31 years of service.

Grant is located in Birr.

Offaly saw the largest increase in numbers over the past 12 months.

4.5 kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €92,500 was seized.

Both groups in Laois and Offaly signed an open letter following the death of Yves Sakila.

It's designed to promote dignity, independence and community inclusion.

He's before Portlaoise District Court this afternoon.

This year's theme focuses on transitioning to renewable energy.  

The incident is believed to have happened between late April and early May.

The company’s headquarters is in Birr.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning.

The site is situated in Portarlington.

Emper National School needs 14 new pupils.

Athlone and Mullingar have made jumps in the IBAL standings.

An estimated 32,000 people provide care for loved ones across the Midlands.

The incident happened on Sunday.

The accused is pleading guilty to multiple charges of assault and criminal damage.

Laois and Westmeath are home to lotto winners after the weekend.

A man in his 40s has been arrested and is being held at a garda station in Laois.

The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday morning.

A public meeting on Climate House Ireland's proposal for Moydrum is taking place on June 18th at TUS Athlone.

43 year old Eimear Carroll of Hillside, Seffin, Birr has pleaded guilty to charges of false documents and claiming fraudulent payments amounting to almost €60,000.

A decision is due July 28th.

Five students from Scoil Mhuire Naofa in Rhode have written 'The Rise of Evan O'Connor'.

The Bray woman will take on France's Floria Pill on September 5th.

It took place at a house in Tullamore in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The initiative will be taking place across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath

The Russian President could respond to the letter sent to him this afternoon.

Eileen Hynes lived until the age of 109.

An Coimisiún Pleanála granted permission for the hospice yesterday.

The event it taking place in Athlone.

Flamers was recognised by Guaranteed Irish.

The green light has been given for the proposed facility near Rochfortbridge.

The Transport Minister says 24 charging points are planned for Laois.

The route passes through Westmeath, Meath and Cavan.

Bright Banda will appear in Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court next month.

Midlands sites were highlighted for illegal peat extraction.

The owner of Midland Hardware in Rathdowney David Ryan says it will increase their busy customer base.

Fine Gael Councillor for Rathdowney, John King feels it will add a new lease of life to the town centre.

Skyclarys is the first approved therapy demonstrated to slow disease progression.

The report proposes measures to deliver a more strategic approach to environmental protection.

Declan Hanrahan expects summer food service demand to boost retail demand.

The festival takes place in Stradbally this August.

Ballyfin Demesne is among the recipients of the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown Awards.

An Coimisiún Pleanala granted planning permission for the project.

It took place in Tullamore this morning.

GoSales Solutions in Edenderry is hiring workers.

The move by the European Commission was announced today.

It happened on the Ballymahon Road in Athlone.

42 Ukrainian families moved into Rathdowney in December 2023.

It comes following an investigation by the Laois Offaly Divisional Crime and Drugs Units.

The screenings run from 9:30am to 4:30pm today.

He says it's difficult to find qualified people.

Meath and Kildare lead the country in electric vehicle ownership.

Mr Burke says he intends to contest his dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School.

GoSales in Edenderry is expanding its workforce.

Athlone has seen its water supply restored this evening.

It comes as Gardai issue their final update on their Bank Holiday roads policing operation.

Arunachala is hoping to open its doors in the Slieve Blooms this July.

Westmeath saw the largest increase.

The post office is located on Main Street in Portarlington.

HIQA identified one area of non-compliance at the Muiríosa Foundation's Mullingar Centre.

€2.30 is being charged for cars and €7.50 for HGVs.

The BnM Educational Scholarship Scheme provided support to 11 Offaly students.

The area affected is Kilbeggan.

The fault is in Abbeyleix.

The incident occurred at 1:30pm yesterday.

Violent scenes broke out at a Portlaoise Cemetery on Sunday.

The Leaving and Junior Cert Exams begin today.

Brian Fitzgerald now holds the role.

Pony Eleanor was last seen on Friday.

Sean Mulryan was conferred with the honour at a special ceremony.

Gannon Minerals & Powders Limited wants to expand its Kilbeggan operation.

Jinimol George faced a total of seven allegations in relation to the care of nine patients at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.

Carlow principal and podcaster Simon Lewis feels it should reflect a modern Ireland.

Laois saw the highest decrease in the midlands.

For several days, customers connected to the Ballyadams Reservoir were affected by the restrictions.

The programme seeks to deliver learning experiences.

Only 7% of farmers are under 35 years old.   

Nationally, EV registrations more than doubled in May.

No prior booking is required and there is no charge to attend this event.

Around 600 customers around Athlone and its surrounding areas will be affected.

Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley feels the community needs to have their voices heard.

The deer population seems to be increasing every year.

Mr Faulkner will be sharing his expertise from his role as Managing Director for the two roles.

The first exam begins at 9:30am tomorrow.

Mountrath's Mark Brady has been found safe and well.

The number of recorded offences is up 20%  in Athlone since 2021, according to the Irish Independent.

HR professionals will volunteer people with convictions, mentoring them to secure employment.

It typically takes place every two to seven years and lasts around nine to 12 months.

20 year old Mohammed Al Hassan of 99 Abbeylands, Mullingar, Westmeath is facing three separate counts of assault causing harm.

He believes EU budget reporting proposals could lead to more inspections.

Over 6,600 children in Laois are waiting for their first exam.

Gardaí also detected Midlands speeders.

Glamping Under The Stars is opening three new pods.

Four people have been before the courts.

The fracas is believed to have involved up to 50 people.

Mullingar and Moate are affected.

Ashling Moran is part of a group of volunteers bringing 11 retired ambulances to Uganda through Hope On Wheels.

It comes ahead of Westmeath's clash with Cavan tomorrow.

They're warning that although air temperatures are rising, sea and inland waters remain dangerously cold,

Fundraising efforts by locals means Ballyroan will get a new playground and sports facility.

Overall 333 adults and children accessed emergency accommodation last month.

One driver had clocked 120 km/h in an 80 km/h zone in Westmeath's Walderstown zone.

Offaly TD and Oireachtas Enterprise Committee member John Clenndennen says it will help local shops.

The bond was purchased 20 years ago.

The event in Birr kicks off at 2.30pm.

Over 600 motorists have been clocked speeding across the country.

Ormonde Houses Limited wants to build 42 new homes in Portlaoise.

These upgrades will reduce the risk of supply interruptions.

It aims to address ongoing skills and labour shortages across key sectors. 

It combines sustainable craft practice with professional development.

There's events taking place across the region.