Sinéad Hussey

Midlands Correspondent

Irish schools to attend Robotics World Championship in US

A four-teacher school in Co Laois and a DEIS school from Donegal will travel to the US this weekend to compete against schools from around the world in the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Ireland • 24 Apr

Girl critical after being hit by car in Co Westmeath

A girl is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in Co Westmeath. The incident happened on the Killallon Road, Clonmellon at around 7.30pm yesterday

Leinster • 23 Apr

A new floating outdoor swimming pool on the River Shannon in Banagher, County Offaly

Redeveloped floating swimming pool opens in Co Offaly

A new 25m floating open water swimming pool, a dedicated children's area and a canoe launch area are part of the redeveloped swimming facility that has officially opened in Banagher, Co Offaly.

Leinster • 23 Apr

Daniel and Majella O Donnell at an exhibition of their items

Exhibition celebrates lives of Daniel, Majella O'Donnell

Singer Daniel O'Donnell and his wife Majella attended a new exhibition in Co Kildare, along with hundreds of fans, showcasing their lives - both on and off the stage.

Leinster • 22 Apr

Calls for training as EV boom risks technician shortage

The electric vehicle market has made significant strides recently, however an impending skill shortage could hamper this continued growth with concerns around a lack of technicians qualified to work in the industry.

Ireland • 20 Apr

Picture of Gerard Duffy McAndrew in a suit

Man guilty of dangerous driving 'living through hell'

A man who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious injury to his brother following a high-speed crash in Co Westmeath last year, has told a court he is "living through hell every day".

Courts • 18 Apr

Freddie Thompson prison assault trial set for November

Freddie Thompson will go on trial in November for assault and threats to kill.

Courts • 15 Apr

Man jailed for sexual assault of teenager in Sligo

A 37-year-old man found guilty of sexual assaulting a teenager in Sligo three years ago has been jailed for six years.

Connacht • 13 Apr

A jury of four women and eight men found Michal Luczak, 44, formerly of Primrose Avenue, Jigginstown, Naas, Co Kildare guilty following a three week trial at Mullingar Circuit Court last year.

Pilot drug case adjourned as €8m sentencing delayed

The sentencing of a pilot convicted for his role in the importation of over €8m worth of cocaine into the midlands three years ago has had his sentencing adjourned to allow him brief his new legal team.

Regional • 13 Apr

Man held after two robberies in Mullingar

A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into two robberies at businesses in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, yesterday.

Leinster • 13 Apr