Sinéad Hussey

Midlands Correspondent

Babak Meshkat was sent forward for trial after he was charged last year (file pic)

Adjournment in dangerous driving case where child died

The case of a 45-year-old father accused of dangerous driving causing the death of his six-year-old daughter in the midlands in 2024 has been further adjourned.

Courts • 20 Jan

Exterior view of Regional Hospital Mullingar

Mullingar hospital reporting high number of admissions

Regional Hospital Mullingar has asked people with non-emergency illness not to attend the hospital due to a high number of admissions.

Leinster • 20 Jan

Visitor restrictions at Cork, Laois hospitals due to flu

Visitor restrictions have been put in place at hospitals in Cork and Laois to help limit the spread of influenza.

Health • 16 Jan

Father of Tadgh Farrell apologises for 'mistakes'

A 27-year-old man whose son was killed in a petrol bomb attack in Edenderry last month has apologised for the "significant mistakes" he has made over the years.

Courts • 16 Jan

Portlaoise hospital appeals to public as wait times rise

The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission and patients are being asked, where possible, to seek help from other parts of the health service.

Leinster • 15 Jan

An aerial view of Strokestown Park with Garden and Woodlands in county Roscommon

Strokestown House to receive €1m for woodland trail

Strokestown House in Co Roscommon is to receive over €1 million in funding for a new nature-based outdoor experience on the grounds.

Connacht • 15 Jan

Man arrested on suspicion of murder over Offaly fire

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder as part of the investigation into a house fire in Co Offaly in December, in which a four-year-old boy and his grandaunt were killed.

Ireland • 14 Jan

Walk marks four years since death of Ashling Murphy

A commemorative walk has taken place to mark the fourth anniversary of Ashling Murphy's death.

Leinster • 13 Jan

Séamus Boland meeting Pope Leo at the Vatican

Irish president of EESC discusses poverty with Pope Leo

Irishman Séamus Boland, who is the President of the European Economic and Social Committee, met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican earlier today.

Ireland • 10 Jan

A convoy of tractors in Athlone, Co Westmeath, protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers rally in Athlone over Mercosur deal

Thousands of farmers gathered for a rolling tractor protest as part of a national demonstration and rally in Athlone today against the EU-Mercosur deal.

Ireland • 10 Jan