Sinéad Hussey

Midlands Correspondent

Indian community in Tullamore welcomes show of solidarity

A meeting took place in Tullamore, Co Offaly, last night to bring the Indian community together.

Leinster • 22 Aug

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran Minister of State at Office of Public Works and Jim Casey, Head of Flood Relief Management, OPW.

Additional funding to address flooding, coastal erosion

More funding is being provided to local authorities to help address flooding and coastal erosion.

Environment • 21 Aug

The Cullen family pictured with gardaí at Little Blue Heroes ceremony

Day for Little Blue Heroes 'something money can't buy'

It was a special day for 31 honorary gardaí, who graduated at a special ceremony this afternoon.

Ireland • 19 Aug

Used for RTÉ story about concerns over windfarm

Concerns over wind project on Laois-Kilkenny border

Two communities on the Laois-Kilkenny border say they are concerned about the environmental and health impacts of a proposed wind project in their area and are appealing to the Government to urgently update guidelines around wind energy projects.

Environment • 14 Aug

Two Galway fans at a camogie reception in Ballinasloe

Watch: Heroes' welcome for Camogie champions in Galway

The All-Ireland camogie champions arrived to a heroes' welcome in Clarinbridge, Co Galway.

Connacht • 12 Aug

Two gardaí appear in court over corruption charges

Two members of An Garda Síochána have appeared in court and will be sent forward for trial on a number of corruption linked charges in the midlands.

Courts • 11 Aug

Role of young farmers a highlight of Tullamore Show

Thousands of people turned out at the Tullamore Show, the biggest one-day agricultural event in the country, with the role of young farmers in the spotlight as Macra joins the Sustainable Livestock Village for the first time.

Leinster • 11 Aug

The report found that child protection referrals in Longford are among the highest nationally, while poverty, housing instability, and school avoidance continue to rise

Report reveals gaps in community supports in Longford

A report has found that Longford town faces a range of complex issues, including gaps in services for children, young people, families, and older people.

Leinster • 23 Jul

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