Midlands News from Thursday, February 19th, 2026

Odlums in Portarlington is the only flour mill in Ireland.

Michael English is asking people to get regular checkups.

Six new songs feature on the bands new EP.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder that occurs at certain times of the year.

Fresh regulations for the short term letting sector are due to take effect on May 20th.

A decision is due April 7th.

Maria Walsh feels the scheme is inconsistent.

OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran will brainstorm interim measures to combat flooding.

Barry Kehoe feels areas surrounding houses is important.

Enoch Burke is due in court tomorrow.

A circular on SNA redeployment is expected in the new few weeks after a paused review of posts.

Australia became the first country to ban social media accounts for Under 16s.

36 year old Shane O'Connell of Tubberclare, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath has 27 previous convictions.

Padraig Horan won two All Ireland titles with the Faithful.

SABRE Red Crossfire Mark 3 gel was bought after the 2023 Dublin riots.

The showcase was attended by President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly.

LEADER is a community-led approach to local developments.

Athlone based Novo Nordisk will be producing the higher dose after EMA approval.

Interactions Research will compile and produce a report on the findings.

The Severe Weather Assessment Team is accounting for expected rainfall in the next 36 hours.

It happened just after 7am in Cadamstown.

The Sinn Fein Senator is in favour of the measure in place at Stradbally's Droimnin Nursing Home.

The event kicks off at 5pm this evening.