Midlands News from Friday, October 23rd, 2026
-
Laois TD Warns Drug Debts Are Being Collected Through Fear And Intimidation
Brian Stanley is calling for an expansion of the Garda DRIVE Initiative.
-
Bottle And Can Returns Raise Over €300K For Charities This Summer
Electric Picnic generated nearly €160,000.
-
Lifeboat Press Officer Issues Safety Warning Ahead Of Bank Holiday Weekend
Water Safety Ireland urges the public to avoid swimming during storms or unsafe conditions.
-
Midlands MEP Slams ‘Fantasy Football’ Economics Over Future of CAP
The European Parliament is reaffirming its demand for €433 billion.
-
Offaly Traditional Musician Donal Lunny Passes Away
The Tullamore man produced and collaborated on albums with many artists.
-
"A Slap In The Face"- Westmeath Graduate Nurse Pushes For Answers On Job Contract
Rosemount's Della Clarke is pushing the Health Minister for answers.
-
Westmeath Community Celebrating Tidy Towns 2026 Victory
Ballinahown landed this year's title with Abbeyleix claiming the tidiest small town gong.
-
Westmeath Man Set To Compete In Dublin City Marathon For The First Time
The 45th edition of the run takes place this Sunday.
-
Offaly TD Says Grandparents Feel Attacked By Consent Campaign Video
Minister O’Callaghan criticised the video for its disparaging and disrespectful depiction of grandparents.
-
Engineering Works To Disrupt Midlands Rail Services Tomorrow Evening
The Athlone to Galway line tomorrow will have works done on it.
-
HIQA Finds Midlands Hospital Non-Compliant Over Radiation Incident Reporting
The non-compliance is attributable to an incident that occurred since the previous inspection.
-
Split Decision Issued For Midlands Solar Farm
Planning permission is only being granted to some aspects of a solar farm project in Longford.
-
Status Yellow Wind And Rain Warning In Effect This Morning
It expires for the Midlands and the rest of Leinster at 10 am.
-
Midlands Sisters Seriously Injured In M9 Crash Issue Update
Graiguecullen's Ella Hendricken and Niamh and Alma Kinsella were injured in the crash.