A Laois TD says drug debts are being collected through fear, intimidation and extortion. Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley made the point to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan in the wake of an ...

More than €300,000 has been raised for charities and communities, by people donating cans and bottles over the summer. Events ...

With the bank holiday weekend approaching, Storm Austen is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Ireland, creating hazardous coastal conditions. Water Safety Ireland is asking the ...

A Midlands MEP is accusing fellow MEPs of taking part in "fantasy football" economics regarding the future of CAP. The European Commission has earmarked €296 billion for the next Common Agricultural ...

Donal Lunny produced and collaborated on albums with Kate Bush, Mark Knopfler and Clannad among others. A member of Aosdána, ...

Rosemount's Della Clarke studied nursing at TUS, and says she was set to begin work at the Midlands Regional Hospital in ...

The Tidy Towns title is heading to the Midlands. Ballinahown in County Westmeath has been named as Ireland's tidiest town for ...

Tens of thousands will take to the streets for the 45th Dublin City Marathon on Sunday. More than 22 thousand participants ...

An Offaly TD says grandparents feel attacked by a campaign video promoting consent around hugging. This comes after Justice ...

Athlone Town will round off their Women's Premier Division campaign this weekend. Lily Agg's side welcome Cork City to ...

Portlaoise Panthers are back in action in the Women’s Super League this weekend. The Laois side take on Trinity Meteors this Saturday searching for their first win of the season. The game at Colaiste ...

Camross defended their crown in Laois last weekend when they defeated St Brigid's by three points. They kick off their provincial season at home to Carlow's Mount Leinster Rangers. Team Manager Arien ...