Gail Conway

Business Reporter

Gardaí in Mullingar are appealing to any witnesses to come forward

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Mullingar assault

Gardaí investigating a serious assault in Co Westmeath earlier this month are appealing for witnesses.

Leinster • 22 Aug 24

Enoch Burke pictured outside Wilson's Hospital School in April (File: RollingNews.ie)

Burke returns to Westmeath school despite court order

School teacher Enoch Burke has returned to a secondary school in Co Westmeath, despite losing a High Court action aimed a setting aside an order for him to stay away.

Ireland • 22 Aug 24

Projects operating in Offaly, Laois and Longford can apply for the funding (file photo)

New €1m funding call for midland projects announced

Projects operating in some counties and munciple districts in the midlands are eligible to apply for up to €1m under a new Just Transition funding call.

Leinster • 22 Aug 24

The SSE hub in Mullingar will facilitate eHGVs as well as private cars

SSE opens first public EV charging hub in Mullingar

A new ultra-rapid electric charging hub was officially opened this morning by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, who said SSE's investment pivots into the Government's policy on decarbonisation.

Ireland • 20 Aug 24

The sun was out for visitors to this year's Tullamore Show

Record number of entries seen at Tullamore Show

The Tullamore Show was officially opened by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue, with Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety Martin Heydon also in attendance at the Butterfield Estate.

Leinster • 13 Aug 24

The funeral mass took place in St Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh today

Nenagh murder victim remembered as 'beacon of town'

The funeral of Josephine 'Josie' Ray, who was also known as Joan, has taken place in St Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh, where she was remembered as a "woman of remarkable presence" who was a "beacon" of the town.

Ireland • 09 Aug 24

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the fire at Grafton Court in Longford Town shortly before 1.30am on Sunday 28 July

Man arrested in connection with Longford fire probe

A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a fire at a premises in Longford town on Sunday 28 July.

Leinster • 08 Aug 24

Supporters are hoping the team can bring the O'Duffy Cup to Galway once again

Galway supporters ready for camogie final success

The countdown continues to Sunday's All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship final when Galway face Cork in the sport's showpiece.

Connacht • 08 Aug 24

The body of the woman in her 80s was found at a residence at St Joseph's Park on Sunday

Murder investigation after woman in her 80s found dead

A murder investigation is under way after the body of a woman in her 80s was discovered at a house in Nenagh on Sunday afternoon.

Munster • 06 Aug 24

Galway fans gathered in Claregalway ahead of Sunday's final

Football fever in Galway ahead of ladies' final

Football fever and a festival atmosphere filled the pitch at Claregalway this week as supporters rallied ahead of Galway's clash with Kerry in the ladies All-Ireland senior football final on Sunday.

Connacht • 03 Aug 24