Midlands News

A recent study from datingscout.com outlines the most common relationship 'icks'.

The first event is in Laois on Sunday with most events taking place over Christmas.

A Yellow Wind Warning is in place for counties in the West.

The Athlone rep was hoping and expecting to be selected to run for the Seand.

The case will come under review on January 21st.

The site is expected to cease entirely from next year.

It follows the search of cells in Portlaoise Prison.

Judge Bernadette Owens granted bail under strict conditions.

The Irish Farmers' Association recorded a loss of over €420,000 in it's accounts.

The incident occurred in Athlone on Sunday.

He made the announcement on Instagram.

The Capital Indicative Programme has been announced by Laois County Council for the next three years.

All the vehicles were driving the wrong way down a one-way street.

It follows a hearing today at the High Court after the Government conceded the case.

The figures for 2024 are still ahead of those from 2023.

Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowen will help balance sustainability to benefit both farmers and the environment.  

The organisation has food appeals, shops and fundraising events. 

Planning permission has been granted for important infrastructure's in the area.

A fire in 2021 left extensive damage to the Athlone pub causing it to close it's doors.

The figure has risen above 25 per cent in disadvantaged areas.

Independents are now seen as likely to form a government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.

These follow up searches were carried out in two cells.

The victim remains in critical condition.

The motion for this movement was brought up in a council meeting.

The Lismacaffrey man was re-elected to the role in ICSA.

Over 570 homes will be built, including 174 social homes.

The worker's union will tell the midlands TDs today they're opposed to the sale.

One car was spotted by Gardaí turning away from a mandatory intoxication checkpoint.

Sophia Housing is operating the new Cill Bride Centre.

Four seats were up for grabs following the general election, only one of which has been taken by a woman.

Investigations into all seizures made are ongoing. 

Lismacaffrey's Sean McNamara is running for re-election this evening.

The Adventures of teddy bears Captain Paddy & Lucky was launched by Jason Phelan in 2022.

That's according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Toll costs have risen for the third time in 18 months.

The man in his 30s is currently in critical condition in Beaumont Hospital.

Emily O'Reilly held the position for over 10 years.

EcoSolutions Windows Doors and More LTD held a creditors meeting in Tullamore.

Nearly 3,000 applicants are without accommodation this year.

Daniel Lynam wants to see farmers treated better by inspectors.

Lisa O'Meara waived her anonymity to inspire women in similar situations.

Irish beef farmers have major concerns about the deal.

It follows the election of several county councillors across the Midlands to the Daíl.

Commercial operation is expected to start in early 2025.

It's the first of its kind in the sector.

The airline is placing the blame on the cap at Dublin Airport for high prices of flights.

The BUSS programme will be rolled out in the primary school from January.

Laois Traveller Action Group is welcoming all to the Dunamaise Arts Centre this evening.

150 men, women and children were previously set to be moved at the start of next month.

The development will be built across a number of townlands.

Sean Burke had been given a suspended sentence but chose to not obey the terms.

The case has been conceded by the government before heading to the High Court.

Parts of the country could see highs of 15 degrees.

People who do not need urgent care are being asked to consider alternatives.

David Digan had his arm amputated following a motorcycle accident.

Over 3,000 adults were surveyed.

A group of Athlone Councillors has been successful in their objection to the development of the site.

The workers union has been campaigning against the closure of the waste collection service.

Different organisations representing the sector are aiming to protect 270,000 jobs.

That's according to a new study from PayPal.

The incident happened over 40 years ago.

A meeting has taken place between the Transport Minister and his Welsh counterpart.

He has been missing since last Wednesday.

She wants to see the move made to accommodate autism classes in secondary schools.

It follows people's idealised vision of Christmas.

The centre they had been living in will not have its contract renewed due to fire safety concerns.

The court heard his former partner had no means of communicating with the outside world.

The Westmeath Councillor has already started canvassing.

Carol Nolan remains focused on the issues of immigration and special needs education.

The campaign will run through the Christmas period up to January 6th.

Just under 20% of people in the county have an organic bin, according to a new report.

Route 818 between Mullingar and Castlepollard starts on December 23rd.

Over 700 people have been waiting for over 18 months for an outpatient appointment in Mullingar.

The incident left a man seriously injured in Mullingar early on Saturday morning.

Chamber initiatives are available to local businesses to help in trading.

The elections will be held next week in Portlaoise.

He and his friend will face temperatures as low as -40 degrees.

Joe Drennan died following a hit and run in October last year.

The plan will run up until 2029.

More than 30 people in the region have been hospitalised with the flu.

She had been in hospital since Monday from her injuries.

The cost of a driver licence will increase to €65 from January 1st.

The work is expected to be fully completed by the end of next year.

Children will get to meet the big man himself, as well as many different first responders.

The buildings were meant to be taken in charge by Westmeath County Council over a decade ago.

The event director reflects on previous locations.

Calls mainly come from families in need over the festive period.

The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers is calling for all Government Departments involved in housing to connect.

Manchán Magan says these similarities date back to people who lived more than 4,000 years ago.

Carol Nolan will be joining forces with Kevin Boxer Moran ahead of the return of the Dail.

The exams were moved to a new time slot in 2022.

The Standards In Public Office commission didn't release a report on Robert Troy before the general election.   

It was last held in this venue in 2018.

Almost 120 children are waiting for a first time appointment in Longford-Westmeath for CDNT.

The premises had previously been used as accommodation for Ukrainians.

Tullamore, Portlaoise and Mullingar Hospitals were all included in the survey.

Ferries have been delayed by five days, from damages of storm Darragh.

The projects covered topics such as upcycling textiles and sustainable tourism.

It's the most expensive in 47 years.

The restaurant was closed for two days at the end of last month.

A woman sustained serious injuries from the assault.

She was reported missing from Portlaoise on Sunday evening.

ESB crews say restoration is slow due to the spread of the damage.

People gathered outside an IPAS centre under development on Sunday.

The company already has a presence in many countries around the world.

The outdoor market will take place in Portlaoise.

The iNua Hotel Collection celebrated its 10th anniversary as a hospitality group with these awards.

Joe Flaherty will be filling in for the remaining six weeks of the Seanad sitting.

The star is selling his costume for charity on Vinted.

Birr Gardaí are urging people to come forward if they have witnessed any suspicious activity.

Laois Offaly SPCA's will receive the donation.

A Protest took place on Sunday at the Lissywollen site in Athlone.

She spent over 40 hours on the piece!

The first will cover Portlaoise, with another scheduled for Sunday.

Both men were honoured at the National Volunteer Ireland Awards.

The new data comes from the Irish Heart Attack Audit.

It follows reports last August which led to his resignation as a Minister of State.

It was seized in various operations in the Midlands, Shannon, Rosslare and Dublin. 

The warning will come into effect from 8pm tonight.

The figure could rise from 36,000 to 41,000 next year.

Over 200 people were involved in Sunday's demonstration.

Some parents of children in autism classes have already received refusal letters.

Over 70 new homes could be on the way to the county.

Independent Birr rep John Leahy is welcoming the move.

A Westmeath and a Laois team will be taking part in the contest.

Some children have even received refusal letters already.

It's being run by the Department of Housing.

Formation talks are set to get underway between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.

Heavy fog will also be present around the region.

Several customers have been now invited to a creditors meeting.

Osama Abu Hajar has lived in Ireland for almost a decade.

European farmers have been campaigning against the deal.

They'll appear in Tullamore District Court this morning.

The ESB say most homes and businesses have had their power restored.

Sinead Jackson was campaigning for Nenagh Friends of Palestine.

Strong winds have left people across Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath without power.

The campaign has been running since Friday the 29th of November.

The pair claimed the prize on Wednesday.

The incident happened around 7:15am this morning.

14 year-old George and Issac Naughton suffer from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Judge Keenan Johnson described him as being "like a man possessed".

He is the first person to hold the position.

The Lift-off is set for April 2026.

The Santa truck will arrive in Milltownpass for 6pm this evening.

A Midlands MEP wants to see the Taoiseach more involved in opposing this.

Molly Minh O'Brien from Offaly is taking part in the show's flag parade.

A status yellow wind warning will also come into effect this afternoon.

St Brendan's Christmas Bike-A-Thon Challenge is being run by the Churches Together In Birr Collective.

It happened earlier this morning.

The development would see 131 homes included in the plan.

The double elimination shocked both the celebrities in camp and viewers.

Condron Concrete is based in Tullamore.

That's according to data from the RTB and ESRI.

A new report shows boys tend to outperform girls in maths and science.

Joe Flaherty lost his place in the Dáil after the general election.

An inspection was carried out unannounced earlier this year.

A man was present in the home at the time of the incident.

The festival will run from July 25th - 27th 2025.

Chris Delaney is aiming to get other creditors together to get financial advice.

Tony McCormack will now serve in the Dáil after being a member of Offaly County Council for 15 years.

The warnings will come into effect from tomorrow.

Stephen Seery was ordered to carry out 240 hours of community service.

Chris Delaney paid over €5k on deposit for new windows in September.

The local authority say the situation will be corrected in 2025.

It comes as Dogs Trust Ireland says those in rented homes are more likely to make a surrender request.

Numerous studies have found the right times for different people to put up their decorations.

The study involved 650 thousand fourth class and second year students in 65 countries.

The programme has strong Midlands representation with over 300 students having taken part since 2021.

The biggest figure comes from University Hospital Limerick at 114 patients.

The first parliamentary meetings will be held later today.

The Athlone based company is the first company in the country to have an electric depot.

The latest figures from the Department of Integration show a decrease in the last month.

It comes in Brussels in the face of the Mercosur deal.

A decision on the development is due in January.

A new TD has implied the party would not enter a coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.

51 council seats have been left vacant across the country following the election.

The highest amount was in Laois at just under 120 applications.

Drugs, alcohol and counterfeit goods were among the items found by Revenue.

A possible weather warning could be issued if the storm hits.

Roscommon County Council is holding the event at the Athlone Springs Hotel.

The report covers environmental issues such as water and air pollution.

Two separate incidents occurred within five minutes of each other.

The development has been given approval by the local authority.

The latest data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows EV registrations are declining.

The Ballylinan teenager has been found safe and well

People will be co-opted onto the local authorities.

The show filmed in two locations in Ireland.

The 2025  programme is looking to develop sustainability in technology.

The man was accused of murdering his father in Ballyfin Demesne in Laois last month.

Today is one of the most popular days for shopping in the year.

He has regained his seat in the Dáil as an Independent.

Yvonne O'Rouke is a former member of the Defence Forces who shared her own experience with gender based violence.

Michael Carrigy's election in Longford Westmeath means the party has three reps across the midlands.

Gardaí stopped the car on Friday evening in Portlaoise.

Declan Power believes Russia is looking to flex its muscles beyond the Ukraine conflict.

The Independent candidate got elected on the 14th count.

She will return to the Dáil.

The Fianna Fáil man is full of praise for his party at the General Election Count Centre.

The Fianna Fáil candidate is currently in line to take the third next seat in the Dáil.

He's likely to gain the fourth seat and become a TD.