1+ week, 4+ day ago   (237+ words) Thursday, 3 September 2026 09:02 Mullingar Pride is set to start its fifth edition, with its pride parade taking place on Saturday, A Westmeath town is hosting its fifth annual pride festival today. The Mullingar Pride programme will include a comedy night, punk…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (214+ words) Kiss On My List Wednesday, 2 September 2026 12:55 Mark White competed in the first season last year. A former Traitors contestant is advising this year's participants to stay away from social media comments. Laois’ Mark White took part in Season One of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (149+ words) When We Were Young Wednesday, 2 September 2026 09:56 The first batch is on sale shortly. The first tickets for Electric Picnic 2027 go on sale at 10 this morning. Eligible Three and Bank of Ireland customers can access the pre-sale from 10am. General sale, installment…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (236+ words) Breakfast with Peter Dunne Don't Let Me Get Me Tuesday, 1 September 2026 08:18 Westmeath's Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh was crowned as this year's Rose of Tralee last month. This year's Rose of Tralee will lead a Midlands Pride parade as its Grand Marshal…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (247+ words) Monday, 31 August 2026 06:58 The Three day Laois Festival closed last night. Electric Picnic fans are advised to take care leaving the Laois site this morning. The three day festival came to a close last night, with Dublin band Fontaines DC headlining....

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (198+ words) Breakfast with Peter Dunne Monday, 31 August 2026 08:10 The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning. A man working at Electric Picnic has been charged with assault following this year's festival. The Irish Daily Star is reporting the incident took…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (200+ words) Tuesday, 25 August 2026 11:32 80,000 people are expected to attend the festival this weekend. A weekend of mixed weather is in store for 80,000 heading to Electric Picnic this weekend. The festival in Stradbally gets underway on Friday, with early entry from Thursday. Lewis…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (206+ words) Midlands Today - Repeat Monday, 24 August 2026 16:38 The National Archives exhibit will come to Westmeath and Offaly. The National Archives is marking the 1926 Census with a curated exhibition touring 11 venues across Ireland, including the Midlands. The Story of Us exhibition will tour…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (140+ words) The Girls Night Out Monday, 24 August 2026 11:11 The Black Bull Threshing Festival returned to Offaly at the weekend. There was a fun-filled family day with craft stalls, threshing demos, children’s games, entertainment and live music from TR Dallas. GAA commentator Marty…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (170+ words) The Girls Night Out Monday, 24 August 2026 16:14 Portarlington's Cleo Knight is sharing her own journey into further education after getting 65 points in the Leaving Cert. A Midlands woman is encouraging Leaving Cert students to remember that a bad result doesn't define…...