Sinéad Hussey

Midlands Correspondent

Balloons hang over a shopping centre in Tullamore

How Tullamore's 'Centre' remains relevant in retail world

During the 1980s and 1990s, shopping centres became popular across Ireland. Midlands Correspondent Sinead Hussey visited the 'Centre' in Tullamore to find out how it has remained relevant in a changing retail landscape.

Leinster • 12 Sep

Four men, three of which are wearing orange high-vis jackets, look at a screen in a factory

Midlands business cluster navigating through US tariffs

The Advanced Technologies in Manufacturing Cluster, which comprises over 70 members spanning engineering, polymer, food and drink, medical devices, and technology solutions, is trying to help companies impacted by US tariffs.

Leinster • 09 Sep

Bord na Móna's strike threat ends following ballot

SIPTU members in Bord na Móna Recycling have voted to accept an offer from management, bringing an end to the threat of strike action.

Ireland • 05 Sep

Man jailed for harassing former AGSI General Secretary

A man has been jailed for seven months for the online harassment of the former General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors.

Courts • 04 Sep

Laois was shortlisted from 26 applicants across 18 countries (Image credit: RollingNews.ie)

Laois shortlisted for European green tourism award

Laois has made the shortlist for the European Commission's 2026 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Award.

Leinster • 03 Sep

Fiona Pender was seven months pregnant at the time of her disappearance in 1996

Memorial walk held in Tullamore for Fiona Pender

Relatives and friends of Fiona Pender have gathered for a walk in her memory in Tullamore, Co Offaly to mark 29 years since her disappearance.

Leinster • 31 Aug

Fly fishing for women growing in popularity nationwide

A Co Down woman who set up a lockdown project focused on getting more women into fly fishing has spoken of the massive health and wellbeing benefits of the pastime, which has only grown in popularity, Sinéad Hussey writes.

Leinster • 31 Aug

A vigil was held in Dundalk on the anniversary of when Kyran Durnin went missing

Vigil held in Dundalk for Kyran Durnin on anniversary

A vigil has taken place in Dundalk this evening to mark the anniversary of when Kyran Durnin was reported missing.

Leinster • 30 Aug

A photo of Sandra Daly, Hazel Behan and Bairbre Kelly in front of a lake

New advocacy group to support victims of sexual violence

Mullingar woman and rape survivor Hazel Behan has helped to set up a new support and advocacy organisation for victims of sexual and gender-based violence in the Midlands.

Ireland • 25 Aug

Indian community in Tullamore welcomes show of solidarity

A meeting took place in Tullamore, Co Offaly, last night to bring the Indian community together.

Leinster • 22 Aug