Gardaí are reminding people to only make necessary journeys.
A motorist has been arrested by gardaí in Westmeath.
The man failed a roadside test for drug driving, after being stopped by Mullingar gardaí at a covid-19 checkpoint.
A blood sample was taken and has been sent to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety for analysis.
Gardaí are also reminding people to only make necessary journeys.
Farmers Warn Dog Attacks Will Continue Without Tougher Enforcement
Farmers are calling for a national dog and owner database and stricter penalties for irresponsible owners.
Irish Rail Issues Warning As Key Train Routes Shut For Easter Works
Works are set to carried out over the course of the Easter weekend.
Midlands Restaurant Set To Be Demolished
Mother Hubbards in Moyvalley is being demolished.
Second McDonalds Confirmed For Mullingar
It will be built in Lakepoint Retail Park.
Three People Arrested In Connection With Investigation Into Murder Of Midlands Man
William Delaney, who was living in Portlaoise went missing on 30th January 2019.
Committee Formed To Push Government On Haulier Issues
It follows an emergency meeting on fuel issues in Portlaoise on Saturday.
Westmeath LEGO Workshop Taking Place Today
Kinnegad Library are hosting in conjunction with Maynooth University's LEGO Society.
IWA Campaign Calls For Full Time Access Officers
'No Joke' is calling on county councils in the Midlands to pass a motion for a fully funded position.
Westmeath Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses
Five people were injured in the incident.
Laois Hotel To Hold Fuel Crisis Meeting This Weekend
The event gets underway at 5 PM from the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise tomorrow.
Midlands MEP Welcomes European Ban On AI 'Nudification’ Apps
Midlands MEP Maria Walsh says these apps need to be held legally accountable.
Jadotville Monument Unveiled In Westmeath
The new monument is outside Mullingar's Columb Barracks.
LOETB Highlight Importance Of Prisoner Education Programmes
New studies are showing prisoners are less likely to reoffend when enrolled in education.
Housing Minister Opens 77 New Social Homes In Offaly
Kingswood in Tullamore houses 159 tenants.
Justice Minister Criticises TDs Speaking Out Against Gardai
Longford Westmeath rep Sorca Clarke is insisting the garda model is "broken".
Farmers Urge Action From Government Over Dairy Price War
Various supermarkets have lowered their own brand products.
National Lottery Calls On Midlands' Winner To Collect Million Euro Prize
This is the sixth National Lottery millionaire of the year.
Midlands Hospital Reopening Surgical Ward
The upgraded ward has newly renovated features.
Planning Granted For Westmeath Hotel Expansion
The owners are bidding to demolish an existing two-storey building.
Westmeath Town Centre Plan Set For May Day Launch
It's under the second phase of the national scheme.
