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15:05 Boy (4) who died after being knocked down in Mullingar housing estate to be laid to rest today

A four-year-old boy who died after he was knocked down by a car inside a midlands housing estate on Monday evening and just days after celebrating his fourth birthday will laid to rest today.

13:27 Construction work begins on new multi-million euro enterprise and digital hub in Monaghan

Work has begun on a new multi-million euro enterprise and digital hub in county Monaghan.

10:57 Gardaí upgrade probe into fire that ripped through Longford home to arson investigation

Gardaí investigating the circumstances behind a fire that ripped through a house in county Longford a year ago have confirmed how those inquiries are now part of an “ongoing criminal investigation”.

22/04 Man (50s) arrested and charged over aggravated burglary in Meath

A man in his 50s has been arrested and charged in connection to an aggravated burglary in county Meath.

22/04 Motorcyclist (20s) in ‘critical but stable’ condition after undergoing emergency surgery following two vehicle crash in Longford

A motorcyclist is in intensive care after undergoing emergency surgery in hospital following a two vehicle crash in Longford yesterday evening.

19/04 Ireland’s most popular forest park set for major expansion with development of adventure activity course

One of Monaghan’s leading tourism attractions has been given a major boost after plans for a new adventure course were given the green light.

18/04 Gardaí investigate Cavan store break-in as thieves make off with cache of goods in early morning raid

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances behind a break-in at a shop in a north Cavan town during the early hours of yesterday morning.

18/04 Award winning five star Meath venue unveil plans to build luxurious spa, gym and restaurant in ambitious move

One of the country’s most exclusive hideaways has unveiled major expansion plans that could see a purpose built spa, leisure centre and restaurant added to its opulent surrounds.

18/04 ‘Wait and see’ approach over Donald Trump’s tariffs plans blamed on delay to new IDA advance building in midlands

A decision taken by IDA bosses to extend time on its plans to build a state of the art advance technology building in the midlands is being attributed to a “wait and see” approach that has gripped Ireland’s multi-national arena in the midst of Donald Trump’s contentions tariffs plan.

18/04 ‘Larger, brighter and more modern’ - Bank of Ireland to relocate Monaghan branch as part of €60m investment programme

Bank of Ireland bosses have announced plans to relocate its Monaghan town branch to a newly refurbished building as part of a nationwide €60m investment.

17/04 ‘He was the light of our lives whose smile lit up every room’ – Parents of brave Meath boy (12) pay heart-breaking tribute to ‘inspirational’ son

The parents of a brave Meath schoolboy battling a rare and debilitating condition have spoken of how their lives have been left shattered at the loss of a “kind and fun loving boy whose smile lit up every room”.

16/04 Man (40s) to appear in court as gardaí stop vehicle in Meath village and seize €30k of cannabis

A man in his 40s is to appear in court in connection to the seizure of €30,000 worth of drugs in county Meath.

15/04 Multi-million euro plan to build over 850 new homes in Meath commuter town given green light

One of the single largest planned residential developments the State has seen this year has been given the green light in county Meath.

15/04 ‘Have you a cake for me?’ – Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran leaves Upper House in hysterics as senators mark his 58th birthday

Politicians have been told all they have to do is give birthday boy Minister for the Office of Public Works Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran a cake and “he will do whatever he can” for them.

14/04 Monaghan firm lodges plans for multi-million euro housing development in Carrickmacross

Plans for one of Monaghan’s largest residential developments in recent memory, comprising more than 70 new homes, has been lodged with local authority planning officials.

14/04 Easter in Meath: Five fun-filled activities for all the family this bank holiday weekend

The clock is winding down to what’s primed to be one of Meath’s most hotly anticipated Easter bank holidays in recent memory.

14/04 Two gardaí violently attacked and one almost run over following high speed chase in Cavan

A garda was almost run over and another was violently assaulted by a motorist who attacked two officers as they attempted to execute his arrest shortly after hurtling through a checkpoint in Cavan at the weekend.

14/04 Easter in Westmeath: Five egg-cellent events to savour over the bank holiday weekend

As Easter bank holiday weekends go, this coming one could not be any more eagerly anticipated than in the midlands county of Westmeath.

11/04 ‘There isn’t an hour to lose’ – Tánaiste Simon Harris says this weekend is ‘vital’ in brokering lasting deal to end EU-US trade war

Tánaiste Simon Harris has spoken of how this weekend promises to be one of the most “vital” in Europe’s recent economic history as it attempts to turn President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on multi-billion euro tariffs into a lasting one.

10/04 Easter in Monaghan: Cookery demos, egg hunts and country music festival just some events taking place this bank holiday weekend

All eyes will be on what promises to be an Easter like no other in Monaghan as the Farney County prepares to host an eclectic mix of entertaining and fun-filled events for all the family to savour.

10/04 Bungling burglar left fingerprint on vase full of flowers during house raid in Westmeath

A bungling burglar with over 80 previous convictions was caught when leaving his fingerprint on a vase full of flowers and leaving them in sink moments after his victim had left her home.

09/04 Tidy Towns volunteers in idyllic Monaghan village left aghast as vandals wreak havoc at sensory garden

Volunteers from one of county Monaghan’s most scenic villages have spoken of how they have been left with “heavy hearts” after vandals wreaked havoc at a local sensory garden.

09/04 Man (20s) to appear in court as gardaí seize cocaine and cannabis in Cavan drugs raid

A man in his 20s is to appear in court in connection to the seizure of almost €8,000 of drugs following a search operation in county Cavan.

07/04 Vodafone’s mobile expansion plans dealt blow as plans for Westmeath mast are rejected

One of Ireland’s largest mobile phone operators has been dealt a blow over its attempts to enhance its network capabilities after local authority officials rejected plans for an extended 60ft high mast in a county Westmeath town.

07/04 Debs pop-up shop to open in Castleblayney as Monaghan council attempt to boost circular economy

A new pop-up shop is set to open its doors in one of Monaghan’s busiest towns as part of the latest attempt by local authority chiefs to breathe new life into the county’s circular economy.

07/04 Longford gardaí launch major investigation and probe possible feud link into suspected arson attack

Gardaí are investigating whether a suspected arson attack at a house in a midlands town at the weekend is linked to a vicious feud related stabbing six months earlier that left a young father fighting for his life in hospital.

04/04 Government chiefs face mounting calls to tackle ‘planning permission hoarding’ in busy Meath commuter town

Government bosses are being urged to counteract a growing an “active situation” surrounding “planning permission hoarding” in one of county Meath’s busiest towns.

03/04 Monaghan’s first affordable homes scheme set to attract squeezed middle income earners...but only ten houses are available

Hard-pressed middle income earners struggling to get onto the local property ladder are being urged to register their interest ahead in the first affordable housing scheme of its kind to be rolled out in Monaghan.

01/04 Gardaí probe suspected arson attack at house in midlands town

Gardaí have launched an investigation into a suspected arson attack at a house in Mullingar over the weekend.

01/04 Woman (50s) held as gardaí seize almost €20k of drugs and €3,500 in cash in Meath

A woman has been arrested in connection to the seizure of over €20,000 worth of cannabis herb, synthetic cannabinoids and cash in county Meath.

01/04 Cavan’s social housing woes given multi-million euro boost as government bosses look to fast-track over 80 new schemes nationwide

Cavan’s housing woes look primed for a multi-million euro boost as government bosses look to hone in on a broader accommodation crisis that is showing little sign of abating.

31/03 An Bord Pleanála overturn Meath County Council’s refusal for multi-storey apartment complex

An Bord Pleanála has overturned a decision taken by local authority bosses in Meath to refuse permission for a multi storey apartment complex in one of the county’s fastest growing commuter towns.

31/03 Fundraising drive in memory of young Athlone girl raises thousands for Temple Street hospital

There will be much poignancy in the air this Friday as dozens of cyclists take to the roads in memory of an Athlone schoolgirl who passed away suddenly four years ago after suffering a brain bleed at her midlands based home.

31/03 Plans tabled for multi-million euro apartment development in Cavan town

A Cavan based construction firm has signalled its intention to build a 22-strong apartment complex on the outskirts of the county town.

31/03 '‘It’s a very exciting time in Monaghan’ – Ambitious council chief bullish over county’s long-term economic prospects in wake of US trade mission

The future of Monaghan’s economic landscape both domestically and trans-nationally is on the brink of “something really exciting”, according to the man charged with leading that ambitious offensive.

31/03 Longford gardaí hunting for raiders behind daring weekend raid at fast food restaurant

Gardaí have launched an investigation following a late night break-in at a restaurant in Longford town over the weekend that saw raiders make off with a sum of cash.

28/03 €2.4m funding is ring-fenced for Mullingar to Longford N4 upgrade which is expected to cut road deaths

The protracted upgrade of arguably the most critical piece of long awaited infrastructure in the midlands has moved a step closer thanks to a €2.4m State backed investment.

28/03 Residents of midlands care home complain of ‘doing nothing during the day’, damning report finds

Poor care practices, ineffective management and substandard staffing structures at a HSE-run nursing home in the midlands left residents to bemoan of how they “don’t go out” and “do nothing during the day”, a damning report has found.

27/03 Man (60s) dies in two-car crash in Westmeath as two pensioners (80s) are rushed to hospital

A man in his 60s has died following a two vehicle collision in county Westmeath earlier today.

27/03 Burned out cottage linked to Longford crime boss sells for more than double market value at CAB auction

A fire-damaged cottage belonging to the estranged wife of a Longford gang boss which was seized by Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) chiefs last year has changed hands for more than double its estimated minimum market value.

24/03 Funding hopes for upgrade to hazardous Monaghan road that has brought ‘lifetime of heartache’ for families

A government minister has vowed to “make a case” to secure long-sought after funding to upgrade one of Monaghan’s most dangerous sections of carriageways.

24/03 Woman (30s) rushed to hospital following single vehicle crash in Longford

A woman in her 30s has been hospitalised following a single vehicle road crash in Longford town yesterday.

18/03 Two motorists caught driving at more than double the speed limit in Monaghan during bank holiday road safety campaign

Two drivers were caught travelling at more than double the speed limit in county Monaghan as gardaí seized over 500 vehicles during a major bank holiday weekend road safety offensive.

18/03 ‘This is all about creating a vision for the county’ – Monaghan council boss vows to set new housing record for 2025

Monaghan’s most senior civil servant has vowed to make 2025 the most auspicious yet in terms of housing delivery.

14/03 Monaghan St Patrick’s Day parades 2025: Your complete guide to what’s happening around the county

County Monaghan will be descend into a sea of green, white and gold this weekend with St Patrick’s Day parades taking place across several towns and villages.

14/03 Motorists facing hundreds of euro in fines as gardaí in Cavan seize string of cars in road safety crackdown

Three Cavan motorists are facing having to fork out hundreds of euro after their cars were seized as part of an ongoing road safety crackdown.

11/03 Seven Cavan community centres given €400,000 cash boost

Seven community centres across county Cavan have been given a €400,000 cash injection to undertake a series of upgrade and renovation works.

25/02 New €10m civic centre will offer ‘unparalleled’ potential to Meath’s educational and recreational future

A new €10m civic centre has opened its doors in county Meath in a move local authority bosses say will offer “unparalleled” opportunities to strengthen the county’s educational and recreational potential for generations to come.

20/02 Cavan and Monaghan parents ‘utterly frustrated’ at lack of services for children with additional needs

Parents of children with additional needs in Cavan and Monaghan have been left “utterly frustrated” by a chronic dearth in support and service based therapies, it has been claimed.

20/02 Gardaí launch manhunt as thieves target Meath phone shop in daring early-morning raid

Gardaí are on the hunt for thieves who made off with a cache of goods after forcing their way into a phone shop in one of Meath’s busiest towns.

19/02 Five community projects in Cavan vying for top honours at All-Ireland awards ceremony in Cork this weekend

Five Cavan community based projects have been shortlisted for a major All-Ireland competition in Cork this coming weekend.

19/02 Dublin construction firm told to fork out almost €2m in contributions for major Meath housing development

A Dublin-based construction firm has been given the go-ahead to undertake one of the largest residential developments to come on stream in county Meath in recent times with the construction of over 170 houses and apartments in Dunboyne.

19/02 Pair (20s) held as gardaí seize cocaine worth over €15,000 from vehicle in midlands town

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is to be tasked with determining whether charges can be brought against two men who were arrested on Monday night on the outskirts of a midlands town in connection to a drugs seizure worth more than €15,000.

19/02 Gardaí hunt for brazen raiders behind string of house burglaries in Westmeath over past 24 hours

Gardaí have launched a series of investigations following a string house break-ins across Westmeath over the past 24 hours.

18/02 Multi-million euro nursing home along Meath-Kildare border given go-ahead as An Bord Pleanála appeal is withdrawn

A new 156-bedroom nursing home is set to be built along the Meath-Kildare border after a planning appeal to An Bord Pleanála was withdrawn.

18/02 ‘We are truly grateful that nobody was seriously hurt’ – Longford pub owners speak of relief following fire

The owners of a Longford-based pub have heaped praise on the quick-thinking actions of its staff who ensured the speedy evacuation of their premises following a fire on Sunday afternoon.

17/02 ‘Numerous families are struggling in Longford’ – Carrigy secures commitment for State backed home care scheme

Tánaiste Simon Harris has pledged to introduce a State backed home care scheme during the lifetime of the coalition government.

17/02 Man appears at special court sitting over garda investigation into organised crime and quad bike thefts in Monaghan

A man in his 20s has appeared in court charged in connection to an ongoing garda investigation into organised crime and the systematic theft of quad bikes in county Monaghan.

17/02 Woman (20s) rushed to hospital with ‘serious’ injuries following single-vehicle crash in Monaghan

A woman in her 20s is being treated in hospital for serious injuries this afternoon following a single-vehicle road crash in county Monaghan.

17/02 Man to appear in court as gardaí seize €6,000 worth of cannabis and cash in Meath drugs raid

A man in his 20s is to appear in court charged in connection to the seizure of €6,000 worth of suspected cannabis in county Meath on Friday evening.

17/02 Jobs boost for Westmeath as McDonald’s bosses receive green light for new drive-thru

A new McDonald’s restaurant is coming to Mullingar after planning permission for a new drive-thru facility was approved by local authority bosses.

14/02 Gardaí arrest and charge man in relation to armed robbery at Meath commercial premises

A man in his 40s is to appear in court over the coming days charged in connection to an armed robbery in one of county Meath’s busiest towns.

14/02 Pressure grows on government chiefs to open domestic violence refuges in Cavan and Monaghan

The opening of a domestic violence refuge in Cavan and Monaghan has been identified as a “key priority” for new Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan despite pressure growing on government chiefs to extend that commitment to open a second facility.

14/02 Jobs boost for Meath on the cards as Tayto given go-ahead for large-scale reinvestment for new office HQ

The county Meath home of arguably one of Ireland’s leading brands, Tayto Snacks, has been given the go-ahead to demolish its existing office based headquarters by replacing it with a new state-of-the-art premises.

13/02 Cavan General Hospital primed for multi-million euro facelift as five storey extension is given the green light

HSE bosses have been given the go-ahead to press ahead with a multi-million euro expansion of frontline services at Cavan General Hospital.

13/02 Midlands based property investment firm given green light to build multi-million euro Meath housing development

An Offaly based property investment firm has been given the green light to press ahead with a multi-million euro housing development in one of Meath’s fastest growing commuter towns.

13/02 Gardaí issue appeal in bid to unlock clues behind Longford crash that left man (40s) with ‘serious injuries’

Gardaí have launched an appeal for witnesses to try and determine the cause of a two vehicle collision in Longford yesterday evening that left a man in his 40s with serious injuries in hospital.

13/02 Gardaí issue public appeal in bid to unlock clues behind two vehicle collision in Longford that left man (40s) with ‘serious injuries’ in hospital

Gardaí have launched an appeal for witnesses to try and determine the cause of a two vehicle collision in Longford yesterday evening that left a man in his 40s with serious injuries in hospital.

13/02 Government has ‘no plans’ to terminate contracts with landlords who house Ukrainian refugees in Monaghan

Government bosses have confirmed it has “no plans” to shut down almost half a dozen contracts it holds with landlords providing state-supported accommodation to Ukrainian refugees in county Monaghan.

12/02 Man (40s) seriously injured in two-vehicle crash in Longford as gardaí close section of N4

A man in his 40s has been rushed to hospital following a crash between a car and a lorry in Co Longford on Wednesday evening.

12/02 Monaghan’s former All-Ireland Tidy Towns winning village in line for ‘exciting’ tourism accommodation development

One of Monaghan’s most idyllic villages could be on the cusp of seeing an “exciting” tourism accommodation facility being added to its all-round appeal.

12/02 Motorist who tried to give gardaí the slip at midlands checkpoint caught at the wheel of ‘dangerously modified’ Lexus

A motorist is set to appear in court after gardaí caught them at the wheel of a “dangerously modified” car which hadn’t been taxed in almost three years.

12/02 Gardaí in hunt for driver who fled from two vehicle crash in Meath

Gardaí in Meath have launched an investigation into a suspected hit and run incident in Ashbourne.

11/02 Cavan’s housing woes set to ease as council bosses shake hands on ‘ambitious’ €2.5m development

Local authority bosses in Cavan are set to pump €2.5m of state money into the delivery of a substantial housing scheme in Cootehill in a bid to take over a dozen families off its social housing register.

11/02 Garda appeal to trace missing Monaghan teenager (15) last seen in Louth

Gardaí have launched a public appeal in a bid to trace the whereabouts of a missing Monaghan teenager.

10/02 Man to appear in court as gardaí seize cannabis worth €20,000 in Cavan drugs bust

A man in his 30s is to appear in court over the coming days following the seizure of €20,000 worth of cannabis in county Cavan over the weekend.

10/02 Gardaí look for clues as thieves target homes in Mullingar and Kilbeggan in weekend house raids

Gardaí have launched separate investigations into the circumstances behind two house burglaries in county Westmeath at the weekend.

10/02 ‘A huge blow’ – Longford community dealt €120,000 setback as Storm Éowyn ‘devastates’ sensory garden plans

A midlands-based community group has spoken of how they have been left “devastated” as Storm Éowyn has undone years of painstaking work in their attempts to establish a sensory garden while leaving a €120,000 clean-up bill in the process.

10/02 Multi-million euro Meath housing plans given go-ahead despite ‘sunlight blockage’ concerns from residents

Meath’s construction sector has been given a multi-million euro shot in the arm thanks to the approval of a 76-strong residential housing development in Dunboyne.

10/02 Vehicles seized and drivers hit with penalty points in weekend road safety crackdown by gardaí in Monaghan

Gardaí in Monaghan are urging motorists to pay heed to the State’s road traffic legislation after two drivers had their vehicles seized in separate incidents over the weekend.

10/02 ‘Trees falling like dominoes onto power lines can’t be tolerated’ – Micheál Martin on lessons from Storm Éowyn

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted scenes which saw trees “falling like dominoes” onto power lines that saw tens of thousands of homes left for days without power will “no longer be tolerated”.

10/02 Parents in rural Monaghan parish given childcare boost as community facility for 70 children given green light

A county Monaghan based community childcare organisation has received the green light to construct a purpose built facility in a bid to more than double its capacity levels and tackle waiting list numbers.

10/02 Man arrested as gardaí seize €6,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis herb in Longford drugs raid

A file is to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to determine whether any charges can be brought against a man in his 20s in connection to the seizure of €6,000 worth of drugs from a house in county Longford over the weekend.

10/02 Gardaí in public appeal to trace missing Meath teenager

Gardaí have reached out to the public in a bid to trace a missing Meath teenager who has not been seen in almost four days.

07/02 ‘You deserved more time on this crazy earth’ – Tributes to young Cavan father killed in Meath crash

A young father who tragically lost his life in a single vehicle road collision in county Meath earlier this week has been remembered as a “beautiful soul” whose inimitable zest for life was taken “far too soon”.

06/02 Gardaí arrest and charge man in connection with attack on garda’s Meath home while wife and children were inside

Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in his 40s in connection to a broad daylight attack on a garda’s home in Meath while his wife and young children were inside.

06/02 Calls for courts to get tough on drug dealing criminals as Longford’s legal aid bill tops €1.6m

More than €1.6m in criminal legal aid has been paid out across Longford’s judicial system over the past two years, sparking calls for tougher sentences for recidivist criminals and tighter controls on how the scheme is managed.

06/02 Free legal aid in Cavan – how much was spent on scheme over the last two years

Almost €1.6m in legal aid was paid out by the taxpayer in Cavan over the past two years, new figures reveal.

05/02 Why Meath firms backed by Local Enterprise Office are leading the way in job creation

More than 70 jobs were brought on stream last year by firms that were backed by a local authority based business support service in Meath last year, new figures have shown.

05/02 Uisce Éireann lifts boil water notice impacting over 2,000 homes and businesses in Cavan

A boil water notice affecting a supply scheme in a north Cavan town has been lifted with immediate effect, Uisce Éireann has confirmed.

05/02 Brothers (20s) accused of leaving man fighting for life in hospital following serious Monaghan assault granted High Court bail

Two men accused of leaving a man in an induced coma following a serious assault in Monaghan town have been approved High Court bail.

05/02 Plans for substantial Cavan housing development delayed due to appeal to An Bord Pleanála

Plans by a Cavan based construction firm to undertake a substantial development on the outskirts of a north Cavan village has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála.

04/02 Gardaí launch probe into suspected arson attack on Meath property that left house ‘significantly damaged’

Gardaí have issued a public appeal for information in a bid to identify the culprits behind a suspected arson attack on a vacant house in county Meath over the weekend.

04/02 Newly elected Longford Senator Paraic Brady insists public ‘will have say’ in filling his county council seat

Newly elected Longford Senator Paraic Brady has vowed to “hit the ground running” in his new role and insisted “the people will have their say” in choosing his successor at county council level.

04/02 Thirty community hubs set up in Cavan as households face into second week without power following Storm Éowyn

Thirty community hubs have been set up at various locations across county Cavan as hundreds of households face into a second week without electricity.

04/02 Gardaí hunt gang wielding baseball bats following terrifying street fight outside bar in midlands town

Gardaí are investigating a terrifying incident that saw an armed gang arrive at a licenced premises over the Bank Holiday weekend and violently attack a man.

31/01 Gardaí renew appeal following single-vehicle Monaghan collision as man (20s) fights for life in hospital

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information into the circumstances surrounding a single vehicle crash in county Monaghan earlier this week that left a young man fighting for his life in hospital.

31/01 ‘We have a big body of work ahead’ – New junior minister says government is facing uphill task to attract more women into politics

Newly appointed Minister of State Niamh Smyth has conceded the Government has a “big body of work” ahead of it in arresting a gender divide in politics after less than a quarter of ministerial posts were assigned to women.

31/01 Former Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty’s Seanad bid falls short as recount under way

Former Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty has come up short in his attempts to secure a seat in the Seanad.

30/01 Meath council bosses aiming to address housing crisis by building close to 80 new homes in multi-million euro Ashbourne development

Close to 80 new homes are in the pipeline for one of Meath’s largest and busiest commuter towns.

30/01 Council chiefs dealing with ‘unprecedented number’ of property call-outs in Cavan as Uisce Éireann bosses reveal eight water plants hit by Storm Éowyn

Local authority bosses have revealed how the fallout from Storm Éowyn has sparked an “unprecedented number” of requests for repairs to be carried out on its housing stock across the county.

30/01 ‘It’s a great honour’ – Robert Troy expresses delight at return to junior ministerial ranks more than two years after property controversy forced his resignation

Fianna Fáil Longford-Westmeath TD Robert Troy has spoken of his “great honour” at returning to the junior ministerial ranks two and a half years after resigning following a controversy surrounding his property interests.

29/01 Monaghan’s housing sector given major shot in the arm as multi-million euro Emyvale development is given go-ahead

A Northern Ireland based building firm has secured planning permission to undertake an eight-figure residential housing development on the outskirts of a county Monaghan village.

29/01 Meath primary care centre featuring dental, ophthalmology and orthodontic services given green light

A Dublin-based firm has been given the go-ahead to construct a multi-storey primary care centre in county Meath’s largest town.

29/01 Gardaí ‘concerned’ for well-being of missing Monaghan teen (14) as public appeal is launched

Gardaí have launched a public appeal for information in a bid to trace a missing teenager in county Monaghan.

29/01 Meath East TD expresses delight at being appointed Sinn Féin education spokesperson

Meath East TD Darren O’Rourke has been reappointed to Sinn Féin’s front bench by its leader and party president Mary Lou McDonald.

28/01 Cavan construction firm lodges multi-million euro housing development plans in Ballyconnell

A Cavan based construction firm has tabled plans for a multi-million euro housing development in Ballyconnell.

28/01 Monaghan homeowners into fifth day without power as Uisce Éireann battles to restore water supplies

Homeowners in Monaghan are facing into their fifth day without electricity as Uisce Éireann crews battle to restore water to impacted households.

28/01 Garda probe as damage to Athlone asylum seeker centre during Storm Éowyn may have been carried out by vandals

Gardaí have launched a major investigation in a bid to identify the perpetrators who caused over €100,000 of criminal damage at a hotly disputed temporary accommodation facility for asylum seekers in Athlone over the weekend.

28/01 Cavan homeowners may have to wait another nine days before power is restored as forestry groups criticised

Dozens of homeowners in Cavan have been told it could be another nine days before power is restored to their properties as the mammoth clean-up operation from Storm Éowyn hits home.

27/01 File prepared for coroner after death of newborn baby who was found unresponsive at home

Gardaí say they are preparing a file for the coroner after the death of a newborn baby girl who was found unresponsive at home in Co Longford yesterday morning.

27/01 ‘She brought an unparalleled intellect to her role’ – Moving tributes paid as mourners gather for funeral of much admired Meath judge

A district court judge has spoken of her anguish at the death of one of the Irish judiciary’s greatest ambassadors, Judge Marie Quirke ahead of her funeral mass in County Meath today.

27/01 Man and woman who stole 17 bottles of perfume worth almost €2,700 in pharmacy raid barred from entering midlands town

A Romanian man and woman have been banned from a midlands town after walking into a pharmacy last week to steal over €2,500 worth of perfume.

27/01 Romanian duo who stole 17 bottles of perfume worth almost €2,700 in pharmacy raid barred from entering midlands town

A Romanian duo have been banned from a midlands town after walking into a pharmacy last week to steal over €2,500 worth of perfume.

27/01 Investigation under way following death of newborn baby girl found unresponsive in her home yesterday

Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a baby girl who was found unresponsive in her home yesterday morning.

27/01 Investigation underway following death of newborn baby found unresponsive at home

Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a baby girl who was found unresponsive in her home yesterday morning.

25/01 Firefighters battle large house fire in Longford town

Emergency services attended to a large fire at a home in Longford last night.

24/01 Storm Éowyn in Cavan: All rural bus services cancelled as countless fallen trees render roads impassable

Outdoor local authority crews in Cavan are battling to clear several roads from fallen trees as the clean-up operation from Storm Éowyn continues.

24/01 Storm Éowyn in Longford: Thousands without power as county feels full force of Status Red conditions

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23/01 Storm Éowyn in Westmeath: HSE services hit, business closures and staggered reopening times

Hospital outpatient appointments, local authority office closures and staggered business re-openings are just some of the services across Westmeath to have fallen foul to a nationwide Red weather alert as the county battens down the hatches in advance of Storm Éowyn’s imminent arrival.

23/01 Man walks free from court after leaving housemate with ‘bloodied nose’ in row over loud music

A factory worker who left his former housemate with a bloodied nose in a row over rising music noise levels coming from his victim’s bedroom has walked free from court.

23/01 Community groups in Cavan urged to apply to State’s €7m Local Enhancement Programme

Local authority officials in Cavan have invited community groups interested in carrying out repairs and securing funding to help cover everyday running costs to table their interest to the council.

22/01 Man accused of murdering his mother in midlands home insists he is ‘engaging very well’ with psychiatric professionals

A man accused of murdering his mother in her home on the outskirts of a midlands town has insisted he is “engaging very well” with medical professionals in custody ahead of the completion of a psychiatric assessment.

22/01 Man accused of twice attempting to ram young father off the road in ‘simmering feud’ to stand trial

A man accused of leaving a young father in hospital in connection to two alleged car ramming incidents in a “simmering feud” in a midlands town is to stand trial.

22/01 Gardaí look for clues as thieves raid houses in Meath’s largest town

Gardaí have launched separate investigations in a bid to track down thieves who smashed their way into two houses in Navan within 48 hours of each other.

21/01 Longford firm lodges multi-million euro plans for new housing development in Westmeath

Plans for a new multi-million euro housing development in Westmeath’s largest town has been lodged with local authority planning officials.

21/01 Meath residents angered over contentious Aldi store plans see objections for 44 new apartments rejected

A Dublin-based construction firm who were given the green light to build a spacious Aldi store on the outskirts of Meath’s largest town despite objections from local residents have also received the go-ahead to develop over 40 new homes beside the hotly disputed planned supermarket.

20/01 Brothers (20s) accused of leaving man in intensive care following serious Monaghan assault to apply for High Court bail

Two men accused of leaving a man in an induced coma following a serious assault in Monaghan town last week are to apply for High Court bail, a court has heard.

20/01 Moves to bring state-of-the-art primary care centre to one of Longford’s fastest growing towns takes ‘significant step’ forward

One of Longford’s fastest growing towns has been given a major shot in the arm over long-standing attempts to secure a new state-of-the-art primary care centre.

20/01 ‘Annie was a kind, caring and beautiful soul’ – Fundraising appeal for family of Cavan mother killed in her home reaches €50,000

A fundraising appeal aimed at covering the funeral costs of a “caring and beautiful” mother of five who was killed in her own home in Cavan just over a week ago has more than doubled its intended €20,000 target within days of its initiation.

20/01 Cavan jobs boost as Aldi bosses plot recruitment drive

German supermarket giant Aldi has announced plans to expand its Cavan based workforce by embarking on a recruitment drive

17/01 Gardaí probe possible link between Meath raids as thieves target Kells properties

Gardaí are examining whether two raids at properties in one of county Meath’s busiest towns yesterday are linked.

17/01 Man (30s) accused of murdering his mother and attempted murder of his father requests prison transfer

A man in his 30s accused of murdering his mother and attempting to murder his father in county Cavan last weekend has asked for a prison transfer barely 48 hours after first appearing in court.

17/01 Monaghan brothers accused of serious assault denied bail as man remains in critical condition

Two men and a woman have appeared in court charged in connection to a serious assault in Monaghan that has left another man fighting for his life in hospital.

17/01 Cavan gardaí launch probe into morning raid on town centre pharmacy

A manhunt is under way following a raid at a pharmacy in Cavan town on Thursday.

17/01 ‘Paddy was a true gentleman’ – Tributes paid to father of four who died in midlands workplace accident

A father of four who tragically lost his life in a workplace accident at a concrete manufacturing plant in the midlands has been remembered as a “true gentleman” who left an indelible mark on a community still numbed by his sudden passing.

16/01 Plans for new Aldi supermarket in Meath given go-ahead despite objections by local residents

A new large-scale Aldi store is set to come on stream close to one of county Meath’s largest shopping centres in Navan.

16/01 Man (40s) in custody as gardaí seize over €70,000 worth of cocaine in Westmeath raid

A man in his 40s is in garda custody this afternoon following the discovery of over €70,000 worth of drugs in county Westmeath yesterday.

16/01 Public urged to avoid Mullingar Midland Regional Hospital’s A&E due to escalation in patient numbers

Members of the public in need of medical treatment are being urged to only attend Mullingar’s Midland Regional Hospital as a last resort as medics contend with an “extremely busy” Adult Emergency Department.

16/01 Monaghan town set for ‘transformative’ €15m investment as regeneration plans receive green light

Local authority bosses in Monaghan have been given the go-ahead by the State’s national planning body to kick-start a multi-million euro regeneration of the county town.

16/01 Health and safety probe as investigation into cause of pensioner’s (70s) death in workplace accident under way

Health and Safety Authority (HSA) investigators are set to continue their inquiries today into the cause of a fatal workplace accident at a concrete manufacturing plant in the midlands yesterday that claimed the life of a man in his 70s.

15/01 Man (70s) dies in workplace incident at midlands concrete facility

A man in his early 70s has been killed in a fatal workplace accident at a concrete manufacturing plant in the midlands.

15/01 Longford man who left woman with serious facial injuries in public park assault set to be sentenced

A man who has admitted attacking a woman in a public park in county Longford almost 18 months ago is to be sentenced later this year.

15/01 Tourism boost in the offing as award winning Westmeath pet farm given green light for expansion

An award-winning county Westmeath pet farm has been given the green light to press ahead with a substantial expansion of its grounds by local authority officials.

15/01 Businesses and homeowners in Meath urged to report leaks as Uisce Éireann chiefs battle to keep lid on depleted reservoir levels

Homeowners and businesses in county Meath are being urged to report any visible leaks in the public water network as Uisce Éireann crews battle to safeguard depleted reservoirs across the county.

15/01 ‘Considerable demand’ for increasing childcare provision prompts Monaghan service provider to lodge ambitious expansion plans

A Monaghan based childcare group has lodged plans to construct a new, state of the art pre-school facility in a bid to meet “considerable demand” in one of the county’s most vibrant towns.

15/01 Man (30s) appears in court charged with murdering his mother and attempting to murder his father in Cavan

A man in his 30s has appeared in court charged with the murder of his mother, Annie Heyneman and the attempted murder of his father, Henk, in County Cavan last weekend.

14/01 Man pleads guilty over crash that killed two teenage girls on way to their debs in Co Monaghan

The driver of the car that crashed on the way to a debs ball in Co Monaghan resulting in two teenage friends being killed has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing their deaths.

14/01 Man charged with multiple counts of dangerous driving on night Monaghan teenagers were killed in debs car crash

A man has appeared in court charged with multiple counts of dangerous driving, including a charge in connection to an incident that claimed the lives of two teenagers in county Monaghan 18 months ago.

13/01 Gardaí hunt for thieves behind weekend grocery store break-in and house raid in Meath

Gardaí have begun separate investigations into two break-ins at a house and grocery store in county Meath over the weekend.

13/01 Duo to appear in court following weekend raid on Westmeath business premises

Two men are to appear in court following a raid at a shop in Westmeath during the early hours of yesterday morning.

13/01 Man due in court following high-speed chase and ramming of armed garda car in Monaghan

A man is due in court in Monaghan today charged in connection with a high-speed armed garda pursuit which resulted in an official garda vehicle being “deliberately” rammed.

13/01 Gardaí to trawl through phone records in hunt for hoax caller behind supermarket bomb scare threat

Gardaí are hoping an extensive trawl of phone records will uncover the identity of a hoax caller who forced the emergency evacuation of a supermarket in Longford town at the weekend.

10/01 Diesel laundering crackdown in Monaghan sees council bosses lauded in glowing EPA report

Monaghan County Council is among the top performing local authorities in the county when it comes to enforcing environmental legislation, a new report has found.

10/01 Seven Meath schools in the mix for 2025 BT Young Scientist Exhibition crown

Fifteen projects from seven Meath secondary schools are in the running to secure top honours at this weekend’s 2025 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

10/01 Visitors to Center Parcs will be treated to spectacular forest light festival during winter period

Longford’s €365m Center Parcs is opening its doors to a spectacular light festival in a move that is set to transform the 400 acre site into a winter wonderland.

10/01 Five Cavan schools in hunt for honours at 2025 BT Young Scientist Exhibition

Five Cavan schools are vying for honours as this year’s BT Young Scientist hoping one of the county’s eight qualifying projects will secure the competition’s ultimate honour.

09/01 An Bord Pleanála throws out Meath County Council’s decision to approve Bellewstown tourism accommodation facility

An Bord Pleanála has overturned a decision taken by local authority planning officials in Meath to approve plans aimed at repurposing a number of horse yard buildings in Bellewstown into tourism accommodation.

09/01 MEP Ciaran Mullooly calls for government formation talks to include ‘pause’ on demolition of ESB power station in Longford

Talks on the formation of a new government has thrown the political spotlight on the future of a former peat-fired power station in county Longford.

09/01 Forty projects from nine Westmeath schools in running for BT Young Scientist 2025 crown

Nine Westmeath secondary schools featuring a total of 40 qualifying projects are in the running for major honours at this year’s BT Young Scientist competition.

09/01 Gardaí in bid to track down brazen thieves behind late-night raid at Monaghan restaurant

Gardaí are currently searching for two hooded suspects in connection to a late-night raid at a restaurant in Monaghan.

09/01 Pensioner remains in critical condition in hospital following two-car crash in Cavan

A section of the main N3 between Cavan and Virginia is not expected to re-open until late Thursday afternoon following a two-car collision on Wednesday that saw a woman in her 70s being airlifted to hospital.

09/01 School closures and public transport services hit as Westmeath records lowest temperatures in Ireland

Several schools and public transport services across Westmeath have been affected by a second day of closures and cancellations as sub-zero temperatures took hold across the county.

08/01 Man accused of murdering his mother Mirjana Pap further remanded in custody as victim’s body to be released to family

A man in his 30s accused of murdering his mother in her midlands home has been remanded in custody for a second time.

08/01 Gardaí catch suspected thief red-handed driving away with stolen JCB next to Longford GAA grounds

A man is to appear in court over the coming days after being caught stealing a digger worth thousands of euro from beside the home of Longford GAA.

08/01 Gardaí hunt for organised gang behind five house break-ins across Cavan within two-hour period

An organised burglary gang are believed to have been behind a series of house break-ins across Cavan that saw several residences targeted within the space of a two hour period.

08/01 Blow to Meath developer’s equestrian facility as council bosses refuse retention plans

A building developer is facing the prospect of having to tear down a large scale equestrian facility in county Meath after local authority chiefs refused plans for its retention.

08/01 School closures, water disruptions and public transport services in Longford hit as Arctic blast grips county

Dozens of schools across Longford will remain closed this morning as freezing overnight temperatures left road conditions in a treacherous state.

07/01 Cavan motorist clocked at over 200kmh in 100kmh zone as gardaí take more than 2,600 cars off the road during road safety blitz

Two motorists in Cavan were caught driving at more than double the designated speed limit over the course of a major Christmas road safety campaign.

07/01 Monaghan primary school in bid to expand special education facilities

A county Monaghan primary school has lodged plans to undertake an extension to its existing educational campus.

07/01 Taxpayer facing multi-million euro bill to dismantle ‘unauthorised’ asylum seeker accommodation facility

The taxpayer is facing a multi-million euro bill to deconstruct a contentious accommodation centre in a midlands town that had been earmarked to house 1,000 male asylum seekers, it has been revealed.

07/01 New government must be robust enough to cope with ‘very strong challenges’ posed by incoming Trump administration

The formation of a new coalition government between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and a collection of Regional Independents must be robust enough to cope with any challenges brought with the onset of a new Donald Trump-led administration in the US and the prospect of escalating trade wars globally.

06/01 Gardaí issue public appeal as pedestrian ‘seriously injured’ by e-scooter incident in Longford town

Gardaí are hoping a public appeal will unlock vital evidence into establishing the cause of an incident that "seriously injured” a pedestrian after they were allegedly struck by an electric scooter in Longford town.

06/01 Calls for blanket ban on disposable vapes grow as Monaghan achieves ‘one of its best ever’ anti-litter results

Government talks on the formation of a new coalition government should also encompass moves to stamp out the sale of disposable vapes once and for all.

06/01 CCTV expected to hold vital clues in hunt for thieves behind brazen Longford Tesco raid

Gardaí have launched a hunt for two men who brazenly walked into a Longford supermarket at the weekend and left moments later with a cache of stolen mobile phones.

06/01 Motorist driving in ‘dangerous manner’ in Cavan while high on drugs facing four-year ban

A motorist who was stopped on suspicion of dangerous driving in Cavan town while high on drugs at the weekend is facing a four-year driving ban after appearing in court on Saturday.

06/01 Gardaí launch public appeal for missing Meath teenager not seen for almost two weeks

Gardaí have issued a public appeal for information to trace the whereabouts of a missing Meath schoolgirl who has not been seen since vanishing from her home on St Stephen’s Day.

31/12 Man (20s) on temporary release from prison rammed garda car eight times causing €15k of damage, court hears

A man in his 20s on temporary release from prison has appeared in court charged with ramming a garda patrol car eight times, causing €15,000 of damage.

21/12 ‘He was one of life’s gentlemen’ – Tributes pour in for ‘legendary character’ (80s) who died in Cavan house fire

Tributes have been pouring in for a pensioner who tragically lost his life in a house fire in county Cavan on Thursday evening.

20/12 ‘He was a great character’ – Cavan community numbed as elderly pensioner (80s) dies in house fire

Gardaí have ruled out foul play into the circumstances behind a house fire last night that claimed the life of an elderly pensioner in county Cavan.

20/12 Gardaí arrest man (30s) following ‘serious’ assault at Cavan General Hospital

A man in his 30s has been arrested and questioned in connection to a “serious assault” at Cavan General Hospital.

20/12 Bar worker accused of attempted murder of young father to face trial in Central Criminal Court

A part time bar worker has been sent forward to the Central Criminal Court accused of the attempted murder of a young father in a violent stabbing incident in a midlands town.

20/12 Teenager (17) accused of violent Mullingar assault on young Longford father granted bail

A teenage trainee electrician has been granted bail subject to strict conditions after appearing in court charged with leaving a young father fighting for life in hospital following an alleged assault in Mullingar at the weekend.

19/12 Four star Meath hotel presses ahead with investment as electric vehicle upgrade plans lodged

A four star Meath hotel could be in line to see a series of electric vehicle charging stations installed on its grounds as part of its continued investment plans.

19/12 Teen (17) charged over violent Mullingar assault as second youth is released without charge

A teenager is set to appear in court this morning charged in connection to a violent assault in a midlands town at the weekend that left a young Longford father in a critical condition in hospital.

18/12 Dispute at Longford disabilities provider ends in resolution as 96pc of staff vote in favour of new pay deal

An industrial relations dispute at a Longford-based disabilities provider has come to an end after more than 90pc of staff voted unanimously in favour of a new pay deal with management.

18/12 Two teenagers arrested over suspected assault as young Longford father fights for life in hospital

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to a suspected assault in a midlands town at the weekend that left a young father fighting for his life in hospital.

18/12 Multi-million euro plans for new housing development in Monaghan town lodged with local authority

Multi-million euro plans for a new housing development on the outskirts of Monaghan town have been lodged with local authority planning officials.

17/12 Hundreds of Monaghan homes to reap benefits of major water upgrade from Uisce Éireann

Hundreds of households in county Monaghan are set to reap the benefits of a significant upgrade to its water supply network following the replacement of over 1,100 of ageing pipework.

16/12 Cavan’s Kingspan Breffni Park aims to become Europe’s first net zero energy stadium in €19m plan

A multi-million euro redevelopment of Kingspan Breffni Park, aimed at turning the home of Cavan GAA into a state of the art centre of excellence, has been given the green light.

16/12 Garda manhunt under way as spate of Meath properties targeted by brazen burglary gang

Gardaí have launched a hunt for a burglary gang behind a string of break-ins across Meath over the weekend.

16/12 Young father critically injured in Westmeath assault after Christmas party is transferred to Beaumont Hospital

Senior gardaí investigating the apparent assault of a young father in his 30s following a work Christmas party in Mullingar at the weekend are continuing to trawl through hours of CCTV footage in a bid to find his alleged attacker.

16/12 Garda investigation launched into alleged sexual assault of woman in Longford

Gardaí have launched a major investigation after a woman was the victim of an alleged sexual assault in Longford.

14/12 Judge warns electrician who shouted homophobic abuse at gardai that he could be spending Christmas in prison

A newly qualified electrician who branded a garda a f***** and his colleagues queer c**** during a intoxicant-fuelled tirade of homophobic abuse has been warned by a judge he faces spending Christmas behind bars.

13/12 Man (20s) to appear in court over €25,000 Longford drugs seizure

A man in his 20s is to appear in court over the coming days after being charged in connection to the seizure of €25,000 of cannabis following a series of searches carried out in Longford yesterday.

13/12 Tayto bosses plan large-scale reinvestment with plans for new office headquarters in Meath

The county Meath home of arguably one of Ireland’s leading brands, Tayto Snacks has set its sights on demolishing its existing office based headquarters by replacing it with a state-of-the-art premises.

13/12 Man accused of assaulting woman in violent house attack tells court: ‘I didn’t use an axe’

A man accused of turning up at a house in a midlands town armed with an axe during which a young woman was allegedly assaulted has told a court: “I didn’t use an axe.”

13/12 Teen to appear in court as gardaí in Cavan make third drugs bust in 10 days

A teenager is to appear in court in connection to the seizure of a series of drugs found in the search of a house in county Cavan.

12/12 Hunt under way for culprits behind shameless illegal dumping that completely blocked Meath road

These were the unsightly images illegal dumpers in Meath left behind them when completely blocking a rural road on the outskirts of Kinnegad.

12/12 Hopes of possible creation of hundreds of Longford jobs four years on from ‘devastating’ power station closure

Fresh talks are set to take place tomorrow with the owners of a large tract of land beside a former ESB owned power plant in the midlands with a view to replacing hundreds of jobs lost in the wake of its closure four years ago.

12/12 Lengthening waiting lists prompt Monaghan childcare group’s plans for purpose built facility

A county Monaghan based community childcare organisation has tabled plans to construct a purpose built facility in a bid to more than double its capacity levels and tackle waiting list numbers.

12/12 ‘Ye are all against me’ – Man yells at judge after appearing accused of assaulting two women and a man 12 times

A man accused of assaulting two women and a man a dozen times over the course of a three-year period shouted at a judge: “Ye are all against me” before being escorted out of a courtroom this afternoon.

12/12 Micheál Martin accused of ‘running headlong back into government’ with Fine Gael as coalition talks loom

A newly elected Cavan-Monaghan TD has blasted Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin of “running headlong back into government” with Fine Gael as talks over a new coalition deal grow ever closer.

10/12 Over 50 houses lined up for busy Monaghan town in multi-million euro development plans

Plans have been lodged for a multi-million euro housing development in one of Monaghan’s busiest towns.

10/12 New science labs and library to feature in vast expansion of Cavan secondary school

A new three storey extension consisting of over a dozen classrooms and specialist educational facilities together and a library for a secondary school located in an east Cavan town has been given the go-ahead by local authority planners.

10/12 ‘I didn’t want my political life defined by an unsuccessful general election’ – Joe Flaherty secures nomination to Seanad

Former Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty has vowed to reclaim his Dáil seat after his nomination to the Seanad was confirmed this afternoon.

10/12 Hunt for ‘Christmas Grinch gang’ in Meath as large quantity of stolen toys recovered

Gardaí have launched a series of investigations in Meath in the wake of a string of burglaries and house break-ins over the past five days, including a ‘Grinch’ style organised gang that is targeting toys in the run-up to Christmas.

09/12 Storm Darragh impact in Meath still being felt as Uisce Éireann scrambles to restore water supplies

Dozens of households across county Meath are being advised to economise their use of water as efforts to restore supplies in the wake of Storm Darragh continue apace.

09/12 Man to stand trial accused of breaking into house and assaulting man with a metal golf club

A Westmeath man aged in his early 20s is to stand trial in the new year accused of breaking into a house in a midlands town before assaulting a man with a metal golf club.

09/12 Thieves cash in on Storm Darragh chaos as Longford restaurant is raided

A restaurant in Longford town has been technically examined by detectives following a late-night weekend raid which resulted in an undisclosed sum of cash being taken.

06/12 ‘The hunger is still there’ – Flaherty vows to remain in politics as speculation of Seanad nomination mounts

Former Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty has insisted his desire to remain in public office remains as strong as ever despite his “crushing” electoral defeat last weekend.

06/12 Man driving at speeds of over 180kmh on way to job interview narrowly avoided head-on crash with gardaí

A construction worker caused a garda to swerve to avoid a head-on collision after overtaking a string of cars at high speed while on the way to a job interview, a court has heard.

05/12 Bumper Christmas shopping season for Cavan with 400 free parking spaces and new gift card scheme

Cavan’s retail industry has been given a “huge lifeline” by the rollout of 400 free car parking spaces in the lead up to the all-important Christmas shopping season.

05/12 Gardaí launch probe after gang violently attack man (40s) in his own home in midlands house raid

Gardaí have launched an investigation after two men burst into a house in a midlands town before pushing a man in his 40s to the ground and violently assaulting him.

05/12 Meath school’s ambitious plans include 11 new classrooms, fitness suite and outdoor sports pitch

A county Meath secondary school has launched plans to undertake a vast 11 classroom extension together with a fitness suite and all-weather sports pitch.

04/12 Owners of Cavan hotel unveil ambitious plans that will ‘attract tourism’ and spark job creation

A Cavan hotel could be in line for a major revamp after plans to add over 20 new bedrooms alongside the proposed refurbishment of an adjoining former pub were lodged with local authority planning officials.

04/12 Monaghan householders warned not to keep cash at home as gardai quiz burglary gang members

Gardaí in Monaghan have urged householders to refrain from keeping large sums of cash in their homes following a series of break-ins in recent days.

04/12 Jobs boost for Meath as premier four star hotel plans to add 90 bedrooms to 18th century estate

The owners of a luxurious four star Meath hotel are planning to carry out a major extension to its sprawling 120 acre estate in a move that is expected to create dozens of jobs in the process.

03/12 ‘We need Simon Harris talking to Giorgia Meloni instead of Verona Murphy’ – Mullooly slams Fine Gael leader over contentious EU trade deal

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has slammed Taoiseach Simon Harris over a “scandalous silence” from the current caretaker government over a contentious EU deal that could expose Irish markets to intense competition from international competitors.

03/12 Vehicles seized and fines handed out in Monaghan hours after gardaí launch Christmas road safety blitz

A Christmas campaign to clamp down on speeding, drink or drug driving and other road traffic related offences has led to the seizure of multiple vehicles and a series of fines being handed out to drivers in Monaghan.

03/12 One of the midlands’ largest ever multi-million euro residential developments given green light

Plans for one of the largest multi-million euro residential developments in the midlands in recent memory has given the go-ahead by local authority planning chiefs.

03/12 ‘I am in utter disbelief’ – Gardaí hunt for brazen gang who stole lifelike Santa from Meath butchers in broad daylight

Gardaí have launched a hunt for a gang of “cheeky” and heartless thieves who walked into a shopping centre in broad daylight to steal a life-sized singing and dancing Santa.

03/12 Cavan and Monaghan electric car slowdown continues as State’s 2030 target suffers blow

Former Transport Minister Eamon Ryan’s plan of having 30pc of Ireland’s privately owned cars electric by 2030 has been dealt a further crushing blow following the release of new car registration figures.

02/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Final two seats filled with Robert Troy and Michéal Carrigy elected

No of seats: 5

02/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Jubilant scenes in Athlone as 'Boxer' Moran clinches stunning Dáil return

No of seats: 5

02/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Boxer edges closer to securing seat after Count 12

No of seats: 5

01/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Boxer supporters turn out in force as former OPW minister closes in on spectacular Dáil return

No of seats: 5

01/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Aontú’s Laura O’Neill exits stage as counting looks set to continue into the night

No of seats: 5

01/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Four seats still to be filled as Labour’s Fidelma Bennett exits race following ninth count

No of seats: 5

01/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Louise Heavin becomes fourth Independent eliminated following eighth count

No of seats: 5

01/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Fourteen candidates remain as Tanya Cannon is eliminated on fifth count

No of seats: 5

01/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Dympna Cunniffe bows out following fourth count

No of seats: 5

01/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Second count sees Independents Bradley, Keenan and Jackson eliminated

No of seats: 5

01/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: ‘We are still a party for change' – Campion satisfied with performance despite missing out on Dáil seat

No of seats: 5

01/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Hogan insists ‘fire is still burning’ despite losing out on Dáil seat

No of seats: 5

01/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Counting resumes to decide four remaining seats

No of seats: 5

01/12 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Burke tops the poll and is elected on first count

No of seats: 5

30/11 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Close political ally of ‘Boxer’ Moran in line for his council seat

No of seats: 5

30/11 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: First count not due for another hour as poll topper Burke arrives

No of seats: 5

30/11 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Final tallies show Burke likely to exceed quota on first count

No of seats: 5

30/11 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: ‘It’s a massive comeback’ – ‘Boxer’ Moran rejoices as tallies point to spectacular Dáil return

No of seats: 5

30/11 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Tallying nears halfway as Fine Gael eye two seat return

No of seats: 5

30/11 Longford Westmeath General Election 2024 updates: Warnock admits facing uphill battle to win seat as Troy makes gains

No of seats: 5

29/11 Plans to redevelop Meath village’s former post office site is turned down by local authority chiefs

Plans to redevelop the site of a former post office in a rural Meath village has been turned down by local authority planning officials.

29/11 Plans to redevelop Meath village’s former post office site turned down by local authority

Plans to redevelop the site of a former post office in a rural Meath village has been turned down by local authority planning officials.

29/11 Woman with over 100 previous convictions walks free from court following midlands theft spree

A woman with over 100 previous convictions has walked free from court despite pleading guilty to a string of further theft related offences.

29/11 Fears grow of escalation in industrial action at Longford disabilities provider as hopes of breakthrough in pay dispute fade

In excess of 130 workers at a Longford-based intellectual disabilities provider who are currently in the midst of a work to rule protest over an incremental pay row could be on the brink of intensifying industrial action, the Irish Independent can reveal.

28/11 Voters urged to bring ID as households left without polling cards in Longford/Westmeath ahead election D-Day

Voters across Longford/Westmeath are being advised to bring identification with them when polling stations open in the morning as dozens of households still await the arrival of polling cards.

28/11 Multi-million euro plans for Meath housing development overturned by An Bord Pleanála

An Bord Pleanála have overturned Meath County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for a multi-million euro residential development in Ashbourne.

28/11 HSE chiefs shake hands on new children’s respite centre in Monaghan

Dozens of families living in Monaghan who have been campaigning for a permanent children’s respite centre look set to see their long-held wishes finally being granted after HSE bosses acquired a new premises on the outskirts of the county town.