Gail Conway

Business Reporter

Tim Gilchrist was arrested in August 2022 (file image)

Sentencing of man in midlands cocaine case adjourned

A man charged in connection with the seizure of cocaine worth €8.4 million, which was flown into Co Longford on a private plane two years ago, has had his sentencing adjourned until Thursday at Mullingar Circuit Court.

Courts • 02 Jul 24

The 52km stretch is a single carriageway road and accounts for around 25% of the N4/M4 corridor

Public invited to have say on N4 upgrade project

Three public consultation information sessions on the N4 Mullingar to Roosky upgrade project will take place this week, as the public is invited to have their say over the next six weeks.

Leinster • 02 Jul 24

Sentencing at Portlaoise Circuit court was adjourned until October

Woman, 73, to be sentenced in October over pension fraud

A Laois woman who falsely claimed her dead father-in-law's pension for over 28 years has had her sentencing case adjourned until October.

Leinster • 14 Jun 24

Former TD Colm Keaveney in court over drug driving charge

A Former TD and councillor who is accused of drug driving, appeared before Tuam District court this morning.

Regional • 11 Jun 24

Linda Dowling, who lives on the Tipperary-Offaly border, believes a deep retrofit of her home would be very expensive

Cost of retrofitting homes still a barrier for over 60s

A little more than a quarter of adults are likely to carry out a home energy upgrade in the next 12 months, a new survey has found.

Environment • 07 Jun 24

The Kilcullen Road Active Travel Scheme in Naas cost over €5m to complete

New cycle route officially opens in Co Kildare

A high-quality cycle route has been officially opened in Co Kildare.

Leinster • 31 May 24

Gardai said the HSA and local coroner were notified and the man's body was removed to UHL

Man dies after workplace-related incident in Tipperary

An investigation is under way into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 50s following a workplace-related incident in Co Tipperary.

Munster • 30 May 24

The plans submitted include a space themed educational and recreational facility in an existing warehouse (Stock image)

Planning application submitted for Athlone space centre

A new visitor attraction focusing on space education and exploration is being proposed for the midlands.

Leinster • 28 May 24

Joanne Greene with a ramp built by her uncle so her partner Keith can enter the house in his wheelchair

Housing crisis an election issue for Athlone residents

As part of an ongoing series of reports on key local election issues around the country, RTÉ Midlands Correspondent Gail Conway reports on how housing shortages and a lack of affordable accommodation to rent or buy in Athlone, Co Westmeath, are impacting on people in the community.

Leinster • 27 May 24

Nadine and John Cawley from Ballinasloe won the Youth Category (18-25) and Sport category respectively

Brother and sister honoured at Traveller Pride Awards

A brother and sister from Co Galway have been honoured at the Traveller Pride Awards for breaking down barriers and promoting inclusion.

Connacht • 23 May 24