Sinéad Hussey

Midlands Correspondent

Gardaí said they arrested a man in his 30s this morning

Man arrested following alleged assault of elderly woman

Gardaí have arrested a man following the alleged serious assault of an elderly woman in her home in Co Longford last month.

Regional • 12 Mar 25

The native bee has a genetic make-up unique to Ireland where it has evolved to cope well with cooler temperatures and rain

Irish honey bee under threat from new species - keepers

Beekeepers from across the country are gathering in the midlands this weekend to highlight their concerns around the native Irish honey bee which they say is at grave risk of extinction.

Environment • 08 Mar 25

The jobs at Midland Steel will be created over the next three years

New steel fabrication facility in Laois to create 60 jobs

Over 60 jobs are being created with the opening of a fully automated steel fabrication facility in Co Laois.

Business • 07 Mar 25

Aaron's parents described him as a child full of joy and kindness and with a heart bigger than words can describe

Hundreds attend burial for boy who died in Laois crash

Hundreds of people gathered in Portlaoise as the remains of five-year-old Aaron Hussain, who died after being struck by a car at the weekend, were brought for burial.

Leinster • 27 Feb 25

Freddie Thompson's trial for assault and threats to kill will be heard at Tullamore Court House

Freddie Thompson assault trial to be moved to Tullamore

Convicted killer Freddie Thompson has accepted the option of moving his trial for assault and threats to kill to Tullamore, Co Offaly.

Courts • 27 Feb 25

The delegation of MEPs visited Galway, Athlone and Offaly during the fact-finding trip

MEPs conduct fact-finding trip to midlands on EU funding

A group of European Parliament members who sit on its Committee on Regional Development (REGI) have spent the last number of days visiting Galway, Athlone and Offaly as part of a fact-finding trip exploring the uses of EU funding.

Leinster • 26 Feb 25

A project at the former post office building on Main Street in Longford town has been allocated €800,000

EU funding of almost €6m for midlands community projects

Almost €6m in funding has been allocated to community-led projects in the midlands under the EU Just Transition Fund programme.

Leinster • 25 Feb 25

Irina Novikova said she is 'overwhelmed' by the support after her son's death

Mother of boy who died in crash 'overwhelmed' by support

The mother of a 5-year-old boy who died after being struck by a car in Portlaoise over the weekend has thanked people for their love and support.

Leinster • 24 Feb 25

The three-storey apartment building in Kilnacourt, Portarlington went on fire in the early hours of last Thursday morning (Pic: Junior Dowling)

Emergency accommodation for families after apartment fire

Families receiving emergency supports after a fire devastated their apartment block in Co Laois last week will be placed in emergency accommodation for another two weeks.

Leinster • 24 Feb 25

Leah Fletcher and her James set up deDANÚ in 2020

Mad about the product - Irish brand in Bridget Jones film

The owner of Athlone-based skincare and wellness company deDANÚ has said that she still cannot believe how many times the company's products featured in the new film 'Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy'.

Leinster • 17 Feb 25