Sinéad Hussey

Midlands Correspondent

Edward 'Blondie' Stokes and Sharon Stokes leaving court

Garda inspector believed he might die during dog attack

A garda inspector has told a court that he feared for his life and believed he might die during an incident in Co Longford eight years ago, during which a Belgian Shepherd dog was set on him.

Courts • 22 May

Cory O'Connor, who appeared in court over an online threat to kill Taoiscach Micheal Martin, is pictured outside a building in Athlone

Man charged over online threat to kill Taoiseach

A 32-year-old man has appeared in court charged with an online threat to kill Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Courts • 21 May

Gerard Duffy McAndrew jailed for dangerous driving on a blue background

Man jailed over crash which caused brother to lose leg

A 24-year-old man has been jailed for two years for dangerous driving causing serious injury to his brother who lost his leg in the high-speed crash in Co Westmeath last year.

Courts • 20 May

An exterior shot of Longford court house

Trial required for gardaí in corruption case, court hears

Longford Circuit Court has heard that a trial will be required for two members of An Garda Síochána charged with a number of corruption-linked offences in the Midlands.

Courts • 19 May

Revenue seizes 1.2 million cigarettes in Co Offaly

Revenue officers have seized 1.2 million cigarettes in Co Offaly.

Leinster • 13 May

Portlaoise ED under pressure as admissions rise

The HSE has said the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission.

Regional • 11 May

Two brothers - Jordan and Cian adams - pose for a photograph

'Overwhelming' support, say brothers in 32 marathon bid

Two brothers who are taking part in a marathon challenge across Ireland for dementia research say they are overwhelmed with the support they have been receiving in towns and villages around the country.

Health • 11 May

Kilmeen Drama Group from Rossmore in Co Cork

Cork drama group wins 2026 RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival

Kilmeen Drama Group from Rossmore, Co. Cork has won the top award at the 2026 RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival.

Regional • 10 May

Jordan Adams holds an image of his mother Geraldine as he stands with his brother Cian

Brothers in marathon challenge receive letter from prince

Two brothers taking part in a marathon challenge across Ireland for dementia research have received a letter from Britain's Prince of Wales.

Ireland • 11 May

Men given suspended sentences for possessing firearms

Two Wicklow men have been given suspended sentences for possessing firearms which had been bought by their friend on the dark web almost two years ago.

Courts • 05 May