Gail Conway

Business Reporter

The fire engine is the first emergency service vehicle in Ireland powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil

In the line of fire: 'Green' engine to tackle emissions

Firefighters in Carlow are gearing up to climb aboard the first emergency service vehicle in Ireland powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

Leinster • 28 Aug 24

Students at Athlone Community College said goodbye to their principal Eileen Donohoe today

Principal leaves 'on a high' as students get exam results

A school principal in Westmeath is leaving "on a high" as she celebrates her last day in the role with her beloved leaving cert students.

Regional • 29 Aug 24

Fiona Pender was last seen on the morning of 23 August 1996 at her flat on Church St in Tullamore

Appeal on 28th anniversary of Fiona Pender disappearance

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information over the disappearance of Offaly woman Fiona Pender, who went missing 28 years ago today.

Leinster • 23 Aug 24

The Longford Ukrainian Choir will be performing as part of the event today

'Ukrainian Celebration Day' takes place in Longford

The Ukrainian community in Longford is hosting 'Ukrainian Celebration Day' to recognise and share their culture.

Leinster • 23 Aug 24

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