Midlands News

Joe Grogan of Screggan in Tullamore died at home on April 15,2023.

The grants will help clubs boost engagement, upskill staff and buy new sports equipment.

Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle on Wednesday.

Westmeath is seeing a decrease while Laois and Offaly are seeing an increase.

They're touring the UK and Europe.

Willie Aird believes stronger laws should be introduced.

The area affected is between housing estates in Portlaoise.

The latest CSO figures show the results.

A new 24/7 McDonald's Drive-Thru is planned.

John Maher passed away while working on a building site in Wicklow.

Elis Cleanroom in Birr says there's a knock-on effect from uncertainty around tariffs.

Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary says it should happen if no reform happens after air traffic control strikes across the EU.

The Independent TD in Laois is concerned new special needs classrooms won't be delivered on time.

Your ultimate guide to events happening in the Midlands this weekend.

John Maher lost his life working on a building site in Rathdrum on Wednesday.

The works are scheduled to being in the middle of July.

Ten of these clinics are in Mullingar, and five in Portlaoise.

Aaron Cullen died five days later on May 9, 2016 a after being born in an unresponsive state.

The call comes from various carers for what they want to see in October's Budget.

It aims to diversify nightlife and boost local economy in Portlaoise.

Equine Assisted Learning in Mullingar is running an eight week programme to support farmers,

A planning application for the facility has been delayed after planners asked for more information.

Local property tax has been reevaluated, meaning extra funds in that income for county councils.

The IRHA president believes a reform is needed for non-EU haulage drivers.

Ryan Casey issued a High Court case against the BBC.

He has spoken with members within the State body.

Aaron Cullen lost his life in 2016 after being delivered in Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Applications will open from October 1st for school places.

The US President is expected to impose further tariffs on the European Union.

ICMSA president Denis Drennan says farmers can no longer absorb rising costs.

Gardaí are investigating incidents in Mullingar and Kinnegad.

Changes will take effect this month.

The incident took place in Sharavogue last month.

The 23 year old man will next appear before the Central Criminal Court.

The Offaly TD is welcoming a considered expansion of age eligibility for the BreastCheck programme.

The HSE CEO is appearing before the Oireachtas Health Committee.

They carried out a search on Friday.

The baby was born in 2016 by emergency caesarean section.

HIQA issued a formal letter to The Residence in Portlaoise.

There were short-term notices issued around the Midlands last year.

She was last seen at 7am, on Tuesday.

Applications for the 'Closed For Lunch' documentary project close July 25th.

Micheal Carrigy believes the centres are undermining the State's housing strategy.

Portarlington's Dr Cathal Berry says we must not lose sight of why the Triple Lock was set up.

Vernon the lurcher has donated blood to UCD Vet Hospital multiple times after his accident.

EV sales nationwide are up by 27%.

It follows new CSO figures showing visitor numbers fell by 10% last month.

The changes take effect from today as part of a scheduled biannual review.

A 9% increase in startups has been recorded since the start of this year.

The incident took place over the weekend.

The cigarettes and alcohol products were seized across the Midlands region.

The local authority selected it's first female Cathaoirleach.

Barry Cowen feels EU’s CAP budget strategy is hiding stagnant funding levels.

Highs of 39 degrees have been reached across the region.

15-year old  Kealan Burns is reported missing from Kilminchy.

Both stations will continue to broadcast independently of each other.

It follows the RTE Investigates report on abusive practices at The Residence in Portlaoise, and at Beneavin Manor in Dublin.

Between 2022 and 2024, only just over 221 social homes were built, short of a 1,114 target.

Little Friends Playschool in Castlepollard is deciding to close due to 'changes in the childcare sector.'

The incident was a single vehicle collision.

Works are taking place which may affect customers in Ballymore and Moate.

Robert McDermott wants to see community groups reaching out to his committee.

The map was created by Blueball's Odhran Condron for visitors to find their ancestral graves in Killoughey.

A Trishaw is a three wheeled pedal powered bike for older and mobility impaired people.

Athlone's Nancy O'Donnell is waiting nearly 20 weeks for her daughters disability allowance to be reviewed.

It takes place this evening in Ballyragget.

Numbers are rising in other places, with almost 6,000 motorists caught without seatbelts last year.

Heatwave conditions are currently being recorded in Spain and other European countries.

Colm Lynch O'Sullivan is survived by his parents and brothers.

The deadline is at 5 pm tomorrow.

It happened in Mullingar in the early hours of Sunday morning.

It's seen a 40% increase in payments for neurodiverse children since 2020.

Labour will put forward a motion to the Dáil on Wednesday.

The Health Minister is publishing a paper on GO supply and demand.

Colm Lynch O'Sullivan lost his life after a collision near the border of Laois and Tipperary.

Ciaran Mullooly wants to see sweeping changes to the programme.

New Department of Health stats shows Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise stays average 2.3 days

A spike is expected as music festival season approaches.

Councillors have called for the EPA to help provide them with resources with the state body refusing.

Local rep for Athlone Frankie Keena is questioning the delay on the Railway Field Road Project.

Portlaoise is the best preformer so far in the Midlands at 19%.

204 adults and 95 children were homeless in May, a drop of 5 per cent on the previous month.

Gardaí are advising the public to always seek trusted advice about traders.

Declan Dunne is making his retirement this week.

Mark Lawless was looking for compensation from racing trainer Adrian Keatley.

Barry Cowen believes they could boost house delivery through legislative and financial means.

Fixed charge notices have been issued for each offence.

Ballybrought's Joe Sullivan is a local rep for Gorey in Wexford since 2014.

Portarlington's Cathal Berry feels the 'Security Action for Europe' scheme will help Ireland,

Colm Lynch O'Sullivan lost his life following a crash on the Borris In Ossory to Roscrea road.

The Scienece and Health building in SETU Carlow is among five new buildings announced.

Fixed charge notices have been issued.

The latest report highlights the actions.

Maria Walsh is taking part in the event this weekend.

The region received no funding.

Westmeath has seen a sharp drop in afforestation.

It comes following the findings of an EPA report.

Choice Store is officially opened in Tullamore.

The grants can cover up to 75% of costs.

The judges are in the county this weekend.

Portlaoise aims to be carbon neutral.

Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley feels families with young children are the worst impacted by high house prices.

Aglish National School in Roscrea will be closed on August 31st.

Patrick Duffy played the role of Bobby Ewing on Dallas.

Westmeath was the only county that cut spending by 15%.

It follows a new EPA report released on peat milling this morning.

The road will remain closed for several hours.

The case is adjourned until July 21st for time for the State to gather more evidence.

The Environmental Protection Agency says local authorities aren't enforcing the law.

He's advising to secure keys after recent incidents.

Emma has recessive dystrophic EB.

They want to expand therapy pet services nationwide.

The SEAI's annual report shows the increase.

John Condron of Tullamore's Condron Concrete says it's a matter of stockpiling raw material.

The 'Legal Matters' segment received recognition.

James O'Reilly was sentenced at Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court last week.

44% of women feel Gardaí are unhelpful on the matter according to the latest Women's Aid yearly report.

Words like sausage or burger could no longer be used.

Three weapons were also seized in the Midlands.

Property advisor DNG says landlords are leaving the market since the latest RPZ announcment.

The incident occurred near Abbeyleix yesterday afternoon.

A permanent monument is being set up at the Tonduff Cillín site in Abbeyleix.

Longford Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke is calling for more support for SATU's.

The average age in 2023 went up to 37 years.

It was found to be significantly in breach of fire regulations.

Jake is believed to be in the Carlow area. 

The application would be for a site in Geashill.

'That Beats Banagher! and Banagher Beats the Devil!' will be explored in a new book by Offaly historians.

The average processing time is six weeks.  

He will meet IDA and Enterprise Ireland client companies.

The Area is on the Ballymahon Road.

A Longford-Westmeath TD says ​the State agency's masterplan is vital.

The transformation is set to be complete by 2040.

Workers will now be rostered for five days over seven.

Maria McCormack and Pearse Doherty will be speaking at this evening's event in Laois.

The initiative takes place this Friday as part of YourCouncil Day.

Local councillors are campaigning against a 1,000 person capacity centre for asylum seekers in the area.

Mental health charity Turn2Me recommends moving on from the exams once they're done.

Beniamin Petre appeared at Portlaoise District Court.

TUS PhD students will be appointed DIAS Scholars.

It will include zero carbon homes and new transport system.

Dairy farming saw the highest increase.

A recent report revealed details on the employment market.

It's being deemed a road safety issue.

The latest daft.ie House Price Report shows prices have risen sharply in the Midlands.

Nationally, the figure of no-shows is over 3,000.

Irish Rural Link CEO Seamus Boland is a Commission member and says it's a focus for the next three years.

Offaly's Anna Curry is a previous winner of the Naughton Foundation Scholarship.

Midlands revelers heading to Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey are set to benefit

Iran and Israel have fired at each other today.

17 year old Peter Byrne passed away last week after getting into difficulty in the River Barrow.

The incidents happened in Edenderry on Saturday.

The project consists of 426 residential units in Athlone.

The Midlands Northwest MEP believes peaty soil designations could be deserving of compensation.

The latest Daft Property Price Report shows house prices continue to rise unabated.

Jame Cunningham Burke was last seen in Laois on Monday.

Joe Cooney is heading to the Aras for a celebration of all things Irish County Music in July.

Lough Ree RNLI is having an open day tomorrow at Coosan Point in Athlone.

Peadar Toibin is saying the government is out on its its estimate of the list by the population of Tullamore.

Tony McCormack believes jobseekers need to be protected from falling into a poverty trap.

Portlaoise GAA says they're looking for all the support they can get.

The incident in question took place on Monday afternoon.

The midlands saw the highest percentage rise over the past five years

The funds would go towards a second platform for Clara Train Station.

EP has gotten the green light from the local authority subject to 51 conditions.

Fine Gael Offaly TD John Clendennen says it would be unfair to the working population.

Over 460 groups across the country will receive funding.

Portarlington's Cathal Berry also believes the US could end up militarily involved in the conflict.

Westmeath's Declan Power appeared before the Defence and National Security Committee yesterday.

Temperatures are forecast to get close to 30 degrees today.

Events are taking place in Portlaoise and Portarlington this weekend.

New statistics from the CSO shows the average cost of a house in the region is now €249,300.

It assists younger people to move out of nursing homes but has run out of funding according to the Ombudsman's Report for 2024.

It comes as the Transport Minister wants to see legislation for a security force for public transport.  

The biggest drop comes in Westmeath where they're down by 93%.

Independent Councillor John Leahy takes up the position for the next year.

Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack feels its not necessary following a new HIQA report on abuse allegations in the Residence Portlaoise.

A planned strike action for today was called off after talks led to an improved offer for workers.

The Central Bank has lowered its forecast for the number of houses to be built.

Bog Trotters is kicking off in Clara alongside the first Bog Bothy festival.

Anna May McHugh from the National Ploughing Association is Laois's Age Friendly Ambassador.

His funeral took place in Portlaoise this morning.

It happened on the Clara road.

He lost two toes in a lawnmower accident.

The State is calling him "a serious flight risk".

It allows a person's pension to extend in certain situations.

Road-users are being warned of poor visibility. 

Workers emerged from talk yesterday with a 'significantly improved' deal.

Michael Killeen founded Laois Hire and was over HSS Hire.

TUS Athlone's Laura Tully believes many people are unaware as they can be asymptomatic. 

The cars were seized over the past 32 months.

Alpha Drives & Switchgear in Portlaoise are announcing a €3.5 million boost.

Midlands Steel says their Ready Mesh product will accelerate housing construction.

The Longford-Westmeath TD chairs the Oireachtas Housing Committee and feels it could temporarily help the issue,

The Just Transition Commission's introductory report has been launched today.

It follows a HIQA inspection found cases where inaccurate data was being collected on files.

The car was stopped by Gardaí after being clocked travelling 175 km/h.

The meeting takes place in Portlaoise later.

Gardaí were called to the scene in Tullamore yesterday evening.

The incident happened in Laois Shopping Centre.