Midlands News

Sandra is living in Puerto Del Carmen for 14 years.

The event was held in Athlone.

Zenith Adhesive Components in Athlone has been bought by a US private equity firm.

A Mullingar Step-mum says it's a daunting thing.

The two parties have worked together over the last two coalitions.

The Mullingar project is being split into different locations.

Walsh's Jewelers had been operating on Main Street in Mullingar since 1917.

It's after a Mullingar Historian made an appeal on Midlands 103 to find the 25 pounder artillery field gun.

The grants are for people for disabilities,

The number of burglaries has dropped in recent years.

The Ballymahon reality tv star took to instagram to share her festival experience.

Laois STEM engagement officer says the cost of a seat on this flight surpasses expectations.

Portarlington's Cathal Berry believes this will allow EU authorities to share information.

Francie Gorman went to his doctor for other checks.

The collision happened in Rochfortbridge.

Stradbally Town AFC have been unsuccessfully applying for a grant.

Talks are being held in Washington today.

It comes as Bord na Móna Recycling is sold to a private company.

The news was confirmed in Mullingar today.

The Sinn Fein Rep is calling for urgent action.

Works are ongoing for the first half of year.

It's starting at 3am Saturday morning.

Laois County Council are among the bidders.

Cian's Kennels are hosting the launch.

The priest was only told at the door about the flag.

The event is run by 'As Darragh Did' and will span a 30 kilometer trail along Mullingar's Grand Canal.

The incident happened yesterday.

Simon Harris opened the service today at Custume Barracks.

Rathowen Community Development speeding to be reduced.

Mullingar's Declan Power says it's a reminder of how vulnerable our energy resources are.

The sale is still subject to Ministerial approval.

Locals had branded it a 'nightmare' in an appeal lodged last year which has now been rejected.

The majority of delays will be felt tomorrow afternoon into the evening.

The Edenderry group currently has just four active members.

The incident took place in Kinnegad on this morning.

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He was last seen wearing green shorts and a red and orange jumper.

The event is back for its third year.

Teachers are becoming more likely to leave their jobs.

He wants to balance the system.

Midlands drivers were caught breaking the speed limit.

The HSE has confirmed that Offaly County Council have plans for the hospice.

Stradbally Town AFC have been trying to secure support from the Community Recognition Fund.

A midlands recruitment company says they can see the change.

A Midlands North-West MEP proposed the investment.

This is the sixth acquisitions in the last two years for the company.

Get your instruments ready for a week of trad.

The judge also ordered that €30,000 goes in restitution to the man's family. 

We could be seeing temperatures as high as 21 degrees.

Carol Nolan has met with management from Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

40 community groups in 19 counties are eligible for the funds.

The Hardware Association of Ireland is advocating for it.

Amanda Coughlan's son's spina bifida and scoliosis is now inoperable.

It happened shortly before midnight last Thursday in Daingean.

A 'town team' has been put together to identify sites that might be charged derelict levies.

These include refurbishing primary care centres and new ambulance bases in Offaly and Westmeath.

Kirby Engineering Group has been given permission to proceed with extension plans in Portlaoise.

Athlone is a suitable location according to the authority.

Motorist in Laois has been speeding this morning.

He'll continue to carry out his duties as an MEP after recovery.

An internal review was carried out at Custume Barracks.

After many years of campaigning the 20 bed palliative care facility has moved a step clos.er

Laois Independent Brian Stanley wants a pre-fab building installed in St Francis School

The Meath West TD is evaluating an alternative from his party.

Shoplifting has increased nationwide.

Conor McGregor plans to run for presidency. 

The session will be in Athlone this evening.

William Cuffe pleaded guilty to assault causing harm in Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court.

Coillte are currently harvesting in popular forests in the area.

The warning is going out to landowners in the Midlands.

The Teacher's Union of Ireland believes AI could change how the Leaving Cert syllabus is delivered.

The driver was stopped by Gardaí yesterday.

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says our competitiveness on the market must be maintained.

The Decision Support Service is running the open information events today and tomorrow.

The cost of a house is up in all Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath when compared to last year.

This investment will boost the 'quality of life aspect' for locals.

Just under 65,000 people are serviced in the region.

It comes as a new RSA pilot project showcased the figures.

Some retaliation on the tariffs have been seen already.

A local councilor is warning of the dangers.

The mother of his victim has spoken out.

The collision happened in Portarlington.

Shane Tobin is the Chief Executive of True Wealth in Portlaoise.

The pilot project launched at Electric Picnic and the Ploughing Championships last year.

New Chief Executive of Laois County Council Michael Rainey believes it can be achieved.

North Midlands Credit Union is joining the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme.

Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.

The Laois music festival is expecting a full crowd as tickets sell out.

The closure is on the Robinson Link Road from April 7th to May 2nd.

The incident occured at around 1.20pm yesterday.

The development has been approved for the Slí An Choiste estate in Monksland.

The final round of public sale tickets will go on sale at 12pm today.

Portlaoise's Scoil Chríost Rí took home the title of Sustainable Travel School of the Year.

Fianna Fail's Tony McCormack is pointing a cost and energy saving course at the LOETB

Councillors in Laois are concerned Mountmellick will struggle to develop without the work.

Portlaoise's Michael Killeen says the Chadwick's Group deal offered security for stafff.

The county's Person of the Year awards are taking place in Tullamore on Saturday.

The works will improve accessibility and the usability of the space for visitors.

Sinn Fein Senator for Laois Maria McCormack is aiming to set up a specialist clinic for the condition.

Kildare's Chelsea Brereton is sharing her story in the hope no other woman will experience the same thing.

Automatic camp access is included for weekend campers.

Athlone's Marie Coughlan passed away after being involved in a two car collision.

The Tullamore Bookfair returns tomorrow morning from 10am.

2.5km of water mains in Athlone will be upgraded over the next six months.

The former manager passed away yesterday morning at the age of 88.

This awards the impact that Community Education has across Laois and Offaly.

He believes there is currently an absence of regulations.

The practice of impersonating someone else while causing harm may be outlawed soon.

The group's AGM takes place this evening.

The selection of an independent chairperson is proving to be a stumbling block.

They took place yesterday in Athlone.

Mark Williams was part of the Irish team which won the award at this years World Butchers Event.

The trial collapsed yesterday after the judge determined due to the lack of a witness to confirm evidence.

The deal will see HSS Hire join Woodie's and Telford's as part of the Grafton Group.

These young people will act as representatives.

The former Laois manager passed away this morning.

Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke believes we need more clarification on if more tariffs are coming after yesterday's announcement.

The BOC site in Athlone will see the loss of 13 jobs.

The warning comes after the identification of "highly suspect measles case".

Some people arrested say they were threatened and strip-searched after being arrested.

A large number of TDs left the Dail when Carol Nolan began to speak.

Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs will be announced this evening.

The Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme has awarded funds to projects across the region.

Laois' James Conroy has been living in the city for a decade.

Higher Education Minister is planning to raise the fee back up to €3,000 in the next budget.

The crash took place in Moneygall this morning

Offaly artist Genevieve Murphy will launch the exhibition tomorrow.

Failte Ireland's Meithal consists of quick 12 minutes meetings with businesses and various tourism providers.

Clara Train Station could get a second platform as part of an Irish Rail review.

He believes the current policy is not appropriate.

The water supply has been removed from the EPA'S "at risk" list

Revenue officers seized the goods through risk profiling.

They want to expand to other clubs over the next few years.

'Environmental Innovators' is a TY programme that focuses on global food system challenges.

EV sales in Offaly have almost doubled in 12 months.

The temperatures have started rising across the region.

Rory Hafford is expressing his concerns with the current passport renewal system.

Forest Fest returns to Emo this July.

The association believes it's essential to make roads safer.

The scam saw a doctor lose €11,000.

Incoming tariffs from the US could halve chemical and pharma exports.

Most of the counties roads are built on peat foundations.

A Midlands wheelchair user gives his outlook.

Three dogs were murdered and dumped in a Westmeath bog over the weekend.

Record levels of homelessness are being recorded monthly by the Housing Department.

The Waste Enforcement Officer for the council says public dumping is the main problem facing her team.

Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is discussing a number of measures with Government this evening.

First in a series of fireside chats with business leaders.

SOSAD Ireland has an office in Portlaoise and faces closure if they can't meet this months expenses.

Offaly TD John Clendennen is welcoming the new payment rates.

It follows 28 vehicle related deaths over the last five years.

The cash was recovered in four properties across the region and Sligo.

Mr Walsh's funeral mass takes place in Ballymahon.

The action was scheduled to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.

A new ESRI report says there's a clear need for rent control reforms.

It's the second clean up at Coolnagun Bog following its success a few years ago.

It's part of a wider funding boost for national roads across the country.

Ballymahon's Tom Walsh will be laid to rest on Monday morning.

Homeless Figures are up across the board in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.

Fatboy Slim and Kings of Leon are the other big names added to this year's lineup.

Chelsea Brereton said she left the hospital “broken, confused and consumed with grief"

Midlands North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly says any effects will be gradual.

Concern is growing from within the health service about CAMHS waiting lists as well.

The official opening is tomorrow at 2:30pm.

The national charity receives is sending children and their families to Barrettstown.

The conservation funding is going to a number of projects in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.

Diversions on the Ballymahon Road remain in place.

Brenda Dunphy is part of the group at Sacred Heart School in Tullamore and wants past pupils and the wider community to get involved in upcoming fundraisers.

Ferbane's Tadhg J Devery is launching his first tour "A Day In The Country" this month.

Music Industry and Event Management students at LOETB are launching Birr Star Records.

Community Alert is marking its 40th anniversary this year.

Aoife Masterson is taking aim at the Independent TD for failing to hold the government to account.

The Tochar Wetlands Restoration Project aims to enhance biodiversity across Ireland over the next three years.

My Lovely Horse has investigated the practice of puppy yoga and feel the practice is unethical.

Ferbane Fire Station are holding the workshop tomorrow with Gallen Community School.

New figures indicate most post-primary schools are employing unqualified individuals.

Housing Minister James Browne wants to apply funding restrictions on the programme.

Cristian Zeleniuc was last seen in Leixlip in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Rushall National School only has 32 pupils enrolled.

Wegovy has entered the Irish market this week.

Mary Francis Fahy of Fahy Neilan Solicitors believes its important to hold family meetings in advance.

Clonmacnoise saw a drop over 4,000 visitors last year according to OPW figures.

Offaly TD Carol Nolan was previously a part of the party before becoming an Independent in 2018.

The Aontu leader thinks cases of misdisgnosed fatal fetal abnormality are going under the radar.

The anti-dumping policy sees bicycles being sent to Africa and Portlaoise.

Written expressions of desire in a will are not considered legally binding.

Ilamar Rodrigues Ribeiro also pleaded guilty to money laundering and possessing child abuse material.

Poppy Fields Cafe on Payne's Lane in Athlone closed at the start of the month due to a fire.

Gardaí seized 120kg of cocaine in Westmeath in the summer of 2022.

The Together We Thrive conference kicks off this morning at 9am.

Over 2,500 people are believed to be living with epilepsy in the Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.

Ariana Jenkins has been located.

14 kilograms of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €280,500 were found in various parcels in The Midlands and Dublin.

The Tiktok personality deactivated his accounts for a few days following his comments on immigration.

The Irish Cancer Society is setting a target of six million euro to raise this year.

Mullingar's Noel McIntyre is also the founder of Motion Picture Media.

Birr's The Growery and Ballinahown Development Association are just a few of the successful projects.

Laura Ruth has founded the 'Stand With Foxes' campaign.

CSO figures shows Laois is leading the way for EV'S.

Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service is reacting to the influencers story this week.