Sentences will increase from today.
Moves by the Justice Minister to crack down on knife crime have been welcomed.
Offences such as possession of a knife with intent to injure and trespassing with a weapon will see their sentences increased from today.
Aontu Leader, Meath West TD, Peadar Toibin says recent figures show that something needed to be done:
Protest Held Over Shannon Pipeline
Around 50 boats took part in a rally on Saturday to oppose the largest water project in the State's history.
Government Putting Pressure On Excise Duty Cuts
Longford-Westmeath TD Robert Troy says it's a volatile situation.
Longford-Westmeath TD Expresses Concern On National Children's Hospital
It's after building targets are set to be missed for the 18th time.
Niall Horan Says He Doesn't Overthink When Writing Music Anymore
Tickets go on sale Thursday next week for his tour.
US Sends More Troops As Middle East Conflict Intensifies
On day 25 of the war, Israel and the US continued bombings.
Gardaí Investigate Suspected Candle Fire In Fatal Offaly Blaze
The investigation is still at an early stage.
Woman Hospitalised Following Offaly Crash
A car and tractor were involved in a crash in Tullamore this morning.
Westmeath Gardaí Seek Info On Dog Bite Incident
A woman was bitten by a dog in Mullingar.
Niall Horan Announces Irish Tour Dates
The Mullingar man is releasing his new album.
Planning Application Submitted For Major Westmeath Development
The decision is due by May 17th.
Westmeath Student Claim €3K Prize At EirGrid’s CleanerGrid competition
The award was presented to the winners by a panel of expert judges.
EPA Highlights Persistent Pollution Issues Nationwide
89 inspections were carried out in the Midlands.
EU Australia Trade Deal Will Protect Irish Farmers - Barry Cowen
Talks between the two parties began in 2018.
Post Mortem Of Offaly House Fire Victim To Take Place Tomorrow
The post mortem at Midland Regional Hospital will determine the Gardai's next steps.
TUS Seeking New Governing Body Members
The panel oversees accountability for the university's actions, including its Athlone campus.
Smaller Class Sizes To Curb Teacher Retention Crisis - TUI
A new Schooldays.ie is highlighting stress and burnout across the profession.
Offaly Hotel Wins Social Media Award
The County Arms Birr picked up the honour at the first ever Wedding Venue Awards.
Date Set For 2026 Go Purple Day
Westmeath Community Garda Stacey Looby launched the campaign in 2020, with May 15th set as this years date.
Holt Family Relative Perishes In Offaly House Fire
The blaze broke out in Edenderry this morning.
Laois Tidy Towns Committee Holding Emergency Meeting This Evening
The Stradbally committee is seeking new volunteers.
