Sinéad Hussey

Midlands Correspondent

PFBA secretary Martin Lawlor receives his check from Dr Alan Byrne at the launch of the Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association-Advanced Medical Services

Irish ex-footballers to receive free health screening

Over 100 retired Irish footballers will undergo health screening this week as a part of an initiative to protect and enhance the wellbeing of former players.

Ireland • 08 Jan

Laois retirement village welcomes its first residents

The Heritage Village, a purpose built senior living community in Co Laois, has welcomed its first residents.

Leinster • 07 Jan

A large sign saying 'Midland Regional Hospital at Tullamore'

Midlands hospitals experiencing increase in admissions

Hospitals in the Midlands are experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission.

Regional • 07 Jan

Exterior view of Regional Hospital Mullingar

Second midlands hospital experiencing admissions spike

Another hospital in the midlands is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission.

Leinster • 06 Jan

Tullamore hospital opens more beds after admissions spike

The Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, has opened additional beds to cope with the increasing number of admissions.

Regional • 06 Jan

Man dies after three-vehicle collision in Longford

A man in his 30s has died following a three-vehicle collision on the N4 near Edgeworthstown in Co Longford.

Leinster • 04 Jan

18 September 2025; Cian McPhillips of Ireland after winning, with a national record of 1:43.18, in the Men's 800m heats during day six of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfil

Pride of Longford McPhillips targeting podium places

Longford's Cian McPhillips has had a year to remember but that doesn't mean he can put his feet up over the festive season. The training continues and the focus remains.

Leinster • 31 Dec 25

'We will always be looking' - Fiona Pender's family

Next year will mark 30 years since Fiona Pender disappeared, and almost three decades on, her family still hold out hope for answers but fear that as the years go by, the 25-year-old and her unborn baby will be forgotten, writes Sinéad Hussey.

2025 in Review • 31 Dec 25

Tony Allen and Mick Foster, of Foster and Allen, are pictured in a recording studio

Foster and Allen mark 50 years in the music business

Foster and Allen, one of the country's best known bands, are marking 50 years in the music business.

Ireland • 21 Dec 25

Photo show Audrey Healy working in her flower shop

How do smaller towns fare for Christmas shopping?

With the Christmas rush well under way, many shoppers are flocking to urban centres and shopping centres for last minute gifts. Others are choosing to shop online.

Ireland • 22 Dec 25