Midlands News from Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
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Water Supply Restored In Westmeath Town
Athlone has seen its water supply restored this evening.
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Laois Driver Caught Doing 129 km/h In A 80 km/h Zone
It comes as Gardai issue their final update on their Bank Holiday roads policing operation.
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New Holistic Wellness Centre Set To Open In Laois
Arunachala is hoping to open its doors in the Slieve Blooms this July.
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Disposable Income Rises Sharply Across The Midlands Over Decade
Westmeath saw the largest increase.
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Plans Lodged For Age-Friendly Homes At Former Laois Post Office
The post office is located on Main Street in Portarlington.
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Positive HIQA Assessments For Three Midlands Disability Centres
HIQA identified one area of non-compliance at the Muiríosa Foundation's Mullingar Centre.
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Over €23 Million Taken In Tolls At Portlaoise Plaza In 2025
€2.30 is being charged for cars and €7.50 for HGVs.
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BnM Honours Recipients Of Over €700K In Community Funding Across The Midlands
The BnM Educational Scholarship Scheme provided support to 11 Offaly students.
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Uisce Eireann Working To Repair Burst Water Main In Westmeath
The area affected is Kilbeggan.
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Over 140 Homes and Businesses Without Power In Laois
The fault is in Abbeyleix.
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Woman Critically Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash In Carlow
The incident occurred at 1:30pm yesterday.
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Laois Traveller Action Group Condemns Violence At Laois Cemetery
Violent scenes broke out at a Portlaoise Cemetery on Sunday.
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Offaly CEO Shares Simple Breathing Tip To Ease Last Minute Exam Stress
The Leaving and Junior Cert Exams begin today.
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Charter Medical Group Appoints Group Chief Executive Officer For Mullingar
Brian Fitzgerald now holds the role.
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Midlands Animal Charity Heartbroken After Pony Stolen Over Weekend
Pony Eleanor was last seen on Friday.
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Man Behind Midlands Green City Plan Given Freedom Of Roscommon
Sean Mulryan was conferred with the honour at a special ceremony.
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Jobs Boost For Westmeath After R&D Development Gets Planning Permission
Gannon Minerals & Powders Limited wants to expand its Kilbeggan operation.