The incident took place on Tuesday in Edgeworthstown.
Gardaí are investigating a serious assault that took place in the Midlands this week.
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault on an elderly woman in Longford.
The incident took place in Edgeworthstown on Tuesday.
The man has since been released without charge, and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Irish Prison Future Is Being Neglected - Prison Officer Association
The association wants to extra capacity delivered immediately.
President Of Prison Officer's Association Calls For Old Prison Blocks To Reopen To Help Overcrowding
To date in the Midlands, there's 16 extra spaces which have come at an estimated cost in excess of 2 million.
Offaly STEM Girls Make World Championships
Sacred Heart Tullamore and Colaiste Choilm fly the flag for Team Ireland this May.
Midlands Homelessness Drops Amid Record National Figures
There are 422 new people reporting as homeless across the country.
Westmeath Secures Top-Up Funding For New Cost Rental Homes
The funding top-up will bring eight new homes up for reduced rent in the Lake County.
Emergency Services Attend Laois Crash
It took place this morning on the R445 near Portlaoise.
Man Hospitalised Following Alleged Westmeath Assault
No arrest has been made so far.
Midlands Rent Prices Continue To Rise
The latest report from the Residential Tenancies Board shows the cost of renting.
Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Burglary
A premises in Mullingar was broken into around 7am yesterday morning.
Midlands Schools Set To Take Part In STEPS Engineers Week
‘Engineer the City of the Future’ competition will also take place.
Agri Aware Brings It's Farm Walk And Talk Series To Offaly
Ag Science students from all over the country make their way to Tullamore for the event.
Walking And Cycle Trail Between Westmeath And Offaly Proposed
The plans were announced at Failte Ireland's Hidden Heartlands briefing.
Midlands Housing Commencements Slowed Down In January
The latest figures come from the Department of Housing.
Latest Research Suggests Social Media Leads To Anti-Social Feelings
The European Commission report indicates the longer we spend scrolling, the more lonely we feel.
Two Offaly Schools To Represent Ireland In Robotics This May
The VEX Robotics Championships are taking place this week.
Laois Dermatologist Warns Against Children Using Skincare Products
Karen Conroy from KC Skin Clinic in Portlaoise says active ingredients can damage the skin barrier.
Child Hospitalised After Being Struck By Car in Athy
The crash happened at 10:30 last night.
Recurring Theory Tests Can Iron Out Bad Driving Habits - Labour
Westmeath Councillor Denis Leonard wants experienced drivers tested on the rules of the road.
Over €2,000 Has Been Raised For People Affected By Laois Apartment Fire
The blaze broke out last Thursday morning.
A Portlaoise Garda Is Encouraging People To Apply For Trainee Programme
He mentions the opportunities available for Gardaí.
