Midlands News

The jury has spent the past few days considering the evidence but has yet to deliver verdicts in the case.

Mick Dollard feels it could create educational opportunities for the county.

635 detections of illegal weight loss drugs in parcels have been uncovered by Revenue officers in the Midlands and Dublin.

Cormac France is urging men to check for the signs of penile cancer.

'Giving Young People the Sun, Moon and Stars' will be in the People's Park Portlaoise.

It returns this Sunday to Garnafeilagh.

Near zero energy building's conrstruction was entirely self funded.

Projects across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are in line for funding.

Smoking and vaping are to be added to the Confirmation pledge next year.

Gardaí in Offaly have since arrested the motorist.

Tullamore is a stop today on Jigsaw's fundraiser for the National Centre for Youth Mental Health.

The incident took place in Birr this morning.

The move comes on the back of controversy over the treatment of nursing home residents in Laois.

Mountmellick's Helen Lawlor says it's more than just a political issue for the people taking part.

The healthcare watchdog is outlining the range of measures that can be taken.

An unaccompanied learner driver was arrested at the scene.

Councillor Claire Murray is welcoming the latest step in the delivery of a new pool for the town.

Hundreds of job seekers are expected to attend the Tullamore Court Hotel tomorrow.

The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday morning.

They were requested for Durrow playground.

A Laois fire fighter is sharing his experience in the sector.

Puska's two brothers, are accused of withholding information.

Their fur was badly matted upon discovery.

Junior Cert history paper 1 had questions about her.

CSO Statistics show Offaly only granted 4 planning permissions for apartments in Q1 of 2025.

The Water Conservation Order will now remain in place until August 4th.

Labour Councillor Denis Leonard says people in Rochfortbridge are facing a lack of health supports.

All three of the accused are to be sent forward for trial to the Circuit Criminal Court.

Memory Lane won this year's 'Creche of the Year' at the Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards.

Weight loss drugs along with botox and tanning products have been discovered in the midlands.

Laois TD Sean Fleming feels a late night Portlaoise-Dublin train should be added.

The 23 year old is accused of a raping a woman in Athlone in February.

Columb Barracks has been used to accommodate international protection applicants in recent years.

Applications are now open with claims being paid from July 14th.

Mirjana Pap's body was discovered in a bogland at the end of December last year.

Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath is under a yellow status thunderstorm warning.

Smoke bombs, airguns and flares were also confiscated.

His two brothers are accused of withholding information.

The works are set to be complete by 2026.

The local authority is currently finalising the purchase of the building.

She says overtraining can cause burnout.

All levels of walkers can take part.

The national office of the ISPCA rescued five Cavachons in Portlaoise with the help of Gardaí.

The crash involved two cars.

The events are starting earlier this year.

It follows the release of Nursing Homes footage.

There's warnings of heavy downpours with thunderstorms.

She alleges she was raped by the man.

He will campaign as part of the Copa-Cogeca beef group.

The meeting is taking place in Moate this evening.

A vehicle caused a crash in Athlone last Thursday before continuing towards Birr.

Stop 'n Shop on Tullow Street was one of ten businesses that was served the order in May.

A Dail committee heard from the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris yesterday.

They are accused of withholding information regarding the investigation into Ashling Murphy’s murder.

She received a three and a half year sentence.

They’re accused of assisting him.

This will help patients undergoing joint replacement surgery.

The project is funded under the Active Travel Investment Programme.

The chip shop says their sister branch on Main Street in Portlaoise is still open.

An Offaly Td says it will benefit local authorities.

He believes teachers should work for longer before taking a career break.

One in four couples are spending up to €50,000 on their wedding days.

The events run from 5pm to 8.30pm.

The collision occurred in Offaly.

He's the only patron saint in Ireland without a holiday.

The festival will run from July 4th - 6th.

They say the Tara Deep project still needs to start as part of the deal that reopened the mines last year.

Rent Pressure Zones are set to be put in place across the country.

Derrynandarragh Wind Farm would be located near Bracknagh.

Over 15,000 nominations were made in the 60 plus categories.

She didn't start running until she was 40.

She's taking part in the International Space University's Space Studies Program.

Operators are leaving the air corps for careers in the private sector.

60 businesses will be recognised this evening.

The jury is expected to hear further closing speeches tomorrow.

Peter Dinnegan's body was recovered by the Fire Service in Mullingar on Sunday.

The collection is valued at over $1M.

The good weather won't last too long.

Roscommon University Hospital has made the donation.

The planned lounge and outdoor entertainment area are being held up.

Moate Town Team is thanking everyone for making Trad Fest 2025 a huge success.

The new measures are sparking divided opinions.

The Construction Training Campus is based in Mount Lucas.

The funds go towards the Disabled Person Grant and Improvement Works in Lieu scheme.

Antony Perissato de Aguilar died after suffering from a heart condition on a bouncy castle.

The 26 Mountains 2 Mayo challenge is in aid for the Cancer Fund for Children.

A change to the 2% cap on Rent Pressure Zones will be made tomorrow by Cabinet.

Michael Carrigy is defending the State's track record after criticism on the situation from Sinn Fein.

The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday last week.

The Residence continued taking new admissions after HIQA had issued a notice to stop.

Councillors in the Athlone area are bringing a legal challenge over the centre to the High Court.

The man's body has since been brought the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar.

Laois County Council has given the green light to the Graiguecullen store subject to 12 conditions.

The branch is dealing with a surge of surrendered and neglected animals, with "Pablo" the puppy being among them.

Offaly TD John Clendennen says Edenderry is one of many towns impacted by capacity issues at the State utility.

Dun Na Sí are taking part in Cruinniú Na óg tomorrow.

John 'Jackie' Smyth passed away in a fire at his home on Wednesday morning in Castlepollard.

Sinn Fein TD Sorca Clarke believes the State is underfunding county councils.

Councillor Frankie Keena says he expects work to start on a new link road soon.

Sandra Hayes will lead the advisory team in Laois and Offaly.

Portlaoise's Joe Dunne is a former manager for older adult services in the UK.

Michael Moore Car Sales are planning to build new vehicle facilities, valet and car wash buildings.

Two motorcyclists have been hospitalised following the incident.

The Mental Health Commission has released its annual reviews of centres across the country.

Mr Pether was arrested on fraud charges four years ago.

Participants will be hoping for clear skies today.

The spotlight is fixed firmly on the private sector for nursing after a TV expose on Wednesday night.

The incident happened last Saturday afternoon through a number of areas in Laois.

Alfie Devine says that older people in rural homes need to check fire alarms and smoke detectors to check they're working.

The sites are in Westmeath and Longford.

The 30 year old failed a roadside drug test and was also arrested on suspicion of theft of two dogs.

Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court says it came from misinformation on the case.

HIQA has confirmed restrictions on admissions were put in place before last night's report.

45-year-old Babak Meshkat of An Cimín Mór, Cappagh Road, Galway has yet to indicate a plea.

A six month review report by Clonbeale Peatland Conservation Grou has outlined the project's progress so far.

61% of Bord Na Mona recycling workers rejected a WRC deal yesterday and are planning a strike for next week.

A 23 year old has been charged with the offence alleged to have taken place in February.

Information and advice on ageing well in Ireland is on offer in Tullamore.

The Residence in Portlaoise was featured prominently in the investigative piece.

It's the seventh year running they've made their nest at the site, according to Bord Na Mona.

It's under a proposal by the Justice Minister to create 960 new spaces nationally.

61% of workers have voted against a WRC proposal to solve a privatisation dispute.

Darren Larkin's brother Martin has been advocating for him and is critical of the local authority's handling of the case.

3.3% of land is at risk of flooding, according to the new National Climate Change Risk Assessment Report.

The documentary looks into the standard of care at The Residence Portlaoise.

Scammers extracted €515,000 from the local authority last February.

The figures have gone up significantly in comparison to October 2021.

Tesco will remain closed but the remainder of the shopping centre is open today.

County Cathaoirleach Liam McDaniel believes the case might help other local authorities in future.

Clinics are taking place in Birr today and tomorrow and in Athlone next week.

Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.

The blaze broke out at around 1 o'clock this morning.

The class of 2025 is the biggest group taking the exams at over 140,000 nationally.

As things stand the ESB is planning to demolish power plants in Offaly and Longford.

Judges Keenan Johnson and Andrew Cody have been voicing their concerns about the builing.

A decision is due from Westmeath County Council on July 17th. 

A man in his 20s has pleaded guilty to rape on February 4th, 2022.

The incident took place in Walsh Island last February.

Jozefina Grundzova is on trial with another sister-in-law of Jozef Puska's, as well as his two brothers.

Angela Briggs's daughter Tyra needs an extra hip operation that's currently not available in Ireland.

Brian Stanley is concerned about the lack of progress over projects in Portarlington and Mountmellick.

Micheal Carrigy believes companies should face the Oireachtas Media Committee on posts around the Carlow shooting.

English Paper One marks the start of the state exams tomorrow morning.

Laois County Council will deliver their decision next month.

A five year plan for tackling homelessness in the midlands was released at the end of last month.

The former Midlands 103 board member made a crucial contribution to the region's hospitality offering.

22 year old Evan Fitzgerald was the sole fatality from Sunday evening's incident.

A man in his 20s has died from what is being reported as self-inflicted wounds.

He brought hundreds of the jobs to the region.

The data in the Department of Housing's latest report doesn't cover the hidden homeless according to the Simon Community.

The latest figures have been released from the INMO.

I4Life volunteers are making their way to Africa with a healthcare programme.

Bike parades and charity spinathons are just some of the events taking place in Athlone this weekend.

The IWA is appealing for a Cost of Disability Payment to match expenses in their pre Budget submission.

There's over 15,000 people homeless nationally.

People are showing support to survivors.

Swans Public House in Clonaslee will be turned into a hostel.

Ciaran Mullooly admits to using AI to write the first half of the letter.

It comes as shots were fired at Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon.

He was originally handed a combined sentence of 54 months.

The money is going towards information and communications technology and minor work projects.

Go Purple Day was postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Garda Kevin Flatley.

Food Village is welcoming a multi million euro expansion to its Longford base.

CSO stats show there's been 8,000 first time campervans registrations since 2020.

Maximum grants of €3,000 are available.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a rare fatal muscular disease.

General Secretary of the TUI Michael Gillespie, says the union received no consultation on the proposed installation of AI. 

Bogland in the Slieve Bloom Mountains was being searched.

They're saying levels at Lough Owel remain low despite rainfall.

Offaly County Council has requested more information about the application.

Diamorphine and concaine were discovered in Meath on Tuesday.

The State's spending on homelessness services has exploded in recent years.

Simon Harris says there's good work being done in the region.

Beniamin Petre of no fixed abode was charged in Portlaoise District Court this morning.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

The incident occured this morning on the Castelpollard Road.

A Primary School kept children in doors as a safety precaution.

Food Village in Longford is expanding.

The 'Arden Lane' site in Tullamore was chosen.

There is "known issues" affecting the country's water supply.

The action gets underway from 6pm this evening.

The Longford Westmeath TD is chairing the Oireachtas Committee that is grilling RTE on its spending.

Tomás Ramsbottom won the Innovation Award for his shock free dog training collar project.

The North Westmeath Hospice are asking people to focus on those who will benefit from the new facility.

A new report suggests 40% more inpatient beds will be needed as the population gets older.

Lidl is applying for planning permission for stores in Mountmellick and Graiguecullen.

Decontamination Technical Services Ltd has a global client base.

The area of land in Clonaslee will be searched and subject to excavation, technical and forensic examinations. 

Meath/Westmeath Division was one of the units involved in the operation.

Gardaí are saying there's no ongoing threat to public safety at this time.

Vladislovas Jurevicius was caught with nearly €30,000 worth of cannabis plants.

The State broadcaster will be questioned on a number of controversies.

The number of occurences reportedly rose over 4 years.

JPC's were terminated last year.

The arrest was made by the Laois Roads Policing Unit last night.

Portlaoise still shows up as Maryborough when searching a place in Portlaoise on Google Maps.

RETRO Cannonball passes through Kinnitty and Athlone on June 13th.

Lubomir Puska told detectives he didn't see Jozef on January 12th 2022 but revealed the next day he had lied.

Investigators have been searching land in Graigue near Killeigh since yesterday.

Jake Cunningham Burke from Mountmellick has been reported missing since last Friday.