Sinéad Hussey

Midlands Correspondent

A large sign saying 'Midland Regional Hospital at Tullamore'

Tullamore hospital opens more beds after admissions spike

The Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, has opened additional beds to cope with the increasing number of admissions.

Regional • 7 hrs

Man dies after three-vehicle collision in Longford

A man in his 30s has died following a three-vehicle collision on the N4 near Edgeworthstown in Co Longford.

Leinster • 04 Jan

18 September 2025; Cian McPhillips of Ireland after winning, with a national record of 1:43.18, in the Men's 800m heats during day six of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfil

Pride of Longford McPhillips targeting podium places

Longford's Cian McPhillips has had a year to remember but that doesn't mean he can put his feet up over the festive season. The training continues and the focus remains.

Leinster • 31 Dec 25

'We will always be looking' - Fiona Pender's family

Next year will mark 30 years since Fiona Pender disappeared, and almost three decades on, her family still hold out hope for answers but fear that as the years go by, the 25-year-old and her unborn baby will be forgotten, writes Sinéad Hussey.

2025 in Review • 31 Dec 25

Tony Allen and Mick Foster, of Foster and Allen, are pictured in a recording studio

Foster and Allen mark 50 years in the music business

Foster and Allen, one of the country's best known bands, are marking 50 years in the music business.

Ireland • 21 Dec 25

Photo show Audrey Healy working in her flower shop

How do smaller towns fare for Christmas shopping?

With the Christmas rush well under way, many shoppers are flocking to urban centres and shopping centres for last minute gifts. Others are choosing to shop online.

Ireland • 22 Dec 25

Dunnings Butchers, Connaught Street, Athlone closed in April 2025

'Doors will close' - butchers seek support amid decline

Irish butchers need support all year and not just at Christmas, according to the Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland.

Ireland • 18 Dec 25

Ireland's oldest woman celebrates 109th birthday

Ireland's oldest woman, Neill Hynes from Coolderry in Co Offaly, has celebrated her 109th birthday.

Leinster • 16 Dec 25

Four men released after alleged assault at Laois prison

Four men who were arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged assault at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise have been released without charge.

Leinster • 13 Dec 25

Garda units at the scene of the fatal arson attack in Edenderry, Co Offaly

Houses searched in Kildare, Offaly over Edenderry murders

Gardaí investigating the murders of Tadgh Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt are carrying out searches of three houses in Kildare and Offaly this morning.

Leinster • 12 Dec 25