Sinéad Hussey

Midlands Correspondent

Representatives launch funding for walking and cycling trails across counties Longford and Westmeath

Almost €6m announced for trails in Longford and Westmeath

Almost €6 million has been announced for the construction of walking and cycling trails across counties Longford and Westmeath.

Leinster • 21 Jul

Babak Meshkat, 45, of An Cimín Mór, Cappagh Road, Galway, was charged earlier this year following a Garda investigation. credit Tom Tuite

More time for doctor's plea in M6 dangerous driving case

A judge has granted a doctor accused of dangerous driving causing the death of his six-year-old daughter on the M6 motorway in Co Westmeath last year more time to decide his plea.

Ireland • 21 Jul

Former AGSI head 'felt helpless' after online harassment

Former General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors Antoinette Cunningham has said that "blatantly false and vile" material posted about her online has had a profoundly negative impact on her and her family.

Courts • 17 Jul

The pilot initiative called 'Café Lates' aims to diversify nightlife by expanding evening options and offering 'an enhanced experience' to locals

Initiative under way to promote late night café culture

Efforts are under way in nine towns and cities across the country to encourage a late night café culture.

Ireland • 07 Jul

Elis Cleanroom employs around 1,300 people in Ireland

'Canary in the mine' - tariff threat impacts Offaly firm

The threat of tariffs is having an impact on Irish businesses, and the uncertainty is leaving many in limbo.

Business • 02 Jul

Fianna Fáil Councillor Aoife Davitt was elected unopposed

Westmeath council elects first female Cathaoirleach

Westmeath County Council has elected a woman as the local authority's first ever female Cathaoirleach.

Leinster • 01 Jul

Rian Sheridan was on his way home from football training when he was killed

Death of young Galway farmer leaves family devastated

Behind the statistics are the people. Behind the people are the families. 174 people were killed on Irish roads last year. Among them Rian Sheridan, a young man from Renvyle in Co Galway, described by his family as a person "who brought joy and happiness" wherever he went.

Analysis and Comment • 01 Jul

The group gets together on Friday mornings to exercise and chat

Exercise and chats inside Longford's 'Circle of Trust'

A Friday morning exercise class in Longford provides a social, as well as a physically active space, for men to get together and discuss issues that they might otherwise feel uncomfortable talking about in public.

Leinster • 27 Jun

SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JUNE 26: Alexander Dunne of Ireland and Rodin Motorsport (17) looks on during previews ahead of Round 7 Spielberg of the Formula 2 Championship at Red Bull Ring on June 26, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by James Sutton - Formula

Alex Dunne makes F1 practice session debut for McLaren

Offaly's Alex Dunne has become the first Irish driver in 22 years to take to the track in Formula 1 at a practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix.

Ireland • 27 Jun

Man in his 20s killed in road crash in Co Laois

A man in his 20s has been killed in a single-car road crash in Co Laois.

Leinster • 26 Jun