Midlands News
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Today Set To Be Hottest Day Of The Year
Break out the sunscreen!
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Offaly Autism Service Up For Major Award
It will hoping to bring home an award from Dublin today.
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Vehicle On Fire On M7
It broke out at around 7am.
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State Accused Of 'Stoking Fear' With Lack Of Communication In Westmeath
Westmeath councillors met the Department of Integration yesterday.
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Former Offaly Councillor To Be Laid To Rest Next Week
John Flanagan passed away yesterday.
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Laois County Council CEO Retires With No "Missed Opportunities"
John Mulholland has been in the job for the last nine years.
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Midlands Racecourse Manager To Be Remembered During Darkness Into Light
The walk will be taking place in Kilbeggan.
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Communication Boards Would Make Playgrounds More Inclusive - Labour Candidate
He says they would also cost very little.
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Integration Dept Citing Crisis Over Lack Of Communication Over Midlands Refugee Accommodation
Westmeath County Council attended a special meeting with the Department today.
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Much-Needed Medication For Westmeath Girl With Epilepsy Costing €1k Weekly
She suffers from a rare form of epilepsy.
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Nurse In Laois Recognised With Award From The INMO
She won a prize for her research project.
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Advice For Those Bereaved By Suicide On Offer In Offaly Today
The HSE is organising the event.
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Appeal For Help In Finding Missing Teenager
He was last seen in Carlow Town on Tuesday.
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Over €1.5m In Funding For Midlands Clubs New Sporting Equipment
New funding announced by the Department of Tourism is the largest ever under the SCEP.
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Plans To Move Dublin Asylum Seekers To Midlands Without Consultation 'Extremely Damaging'
The move would see room made for those camping on the Grand Canal.
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A Former Offaly Councillor Has Died
He served with Fianna Fáil for two decades.
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Offaly TY Student Shortlisted For Award
Charlie Owens, Author of "Whispers Of The Foyle" is commended for his story.
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State Urged To Support Foster Families
An Aontú rep says they're not being compensated for the priceless work they do.
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Best Student-Run Businesses To Be Celebrated In Westmeath Today
They'll gather in the Mullingar Park Hotel for the Student Enterprise Programme National Final.
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Westmeath Falls Short In Septic Tank Inspections
It was one of five counties to do so.
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Dublin Asylum Seekers Could Be Headed For The Midlands
It would be in a bid to make room for those camping along the Grand Canal.
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Man Charged With Assault Of Elderly Woman In Westmeath Further Remanded In Custody
He appeared before Athlone District Court this morning.
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Emergency Measures Needed To Protect Farming Industry
A European Election Candidate has described it as a "dying" industry.
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Concerns Over Impact Of Heavy Traffic On Westmeath Town
Athlone introduced a new one-way system into the town in 2018.
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Number Of Measles Cases In Ireland Still A Concern
Three cases have been found in the Dublin Midlands region.
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Tullamore Woman Leads Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
The Offaly teacher says she’s ready for the challenge of President of CCÉ.
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Delayed Payments For Farmers To Be Discussed At Public Meeting
The scheme is for farmers impacted by the flooding along the River Shannon.
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Increase In 'Keyboard Warriors' Engaged In Hate Speech - Nigerian Man In Laois
Gardaí say there's been a 12% increase in hate crime.
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Petition For Pedestrian Crossing In Laois Village Nears Target
It has received over 370 signatures so far.
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Laois Glamping Site Recognised For 'Consistently Great Reviews'
The site has picked up a Travelers' Choice Award.
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Westmeath Actress Lands Leading Role In New Series
Sky's new thriller will star the local actress.
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Just Over 50 Midlands Homes Available To Rent - Daft.ie
Westmeath has the largest number of those.
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Athlone Student Named Female Cycling Ambassador
Aishling has been honored at a ceremony in Dublin.
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Fine Gael Selects General Election Candidates For Longford-Westmeath
The candidates already sit in the Dáil and the Seanad, respectively.
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Calls To Build Westmeath School To Tackle Waiting Lists
A local councillor says existing schools are at capacity.
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Man Charged With Assault Of Elderly Woman In Westmeath Due Back In Court
He last appeared before the courts last week.
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12% Rise In Hate Crimes In 2023
That's according to new figures by Gardaí.
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Midlands Community Groups Encouraged To Apply For Just Transition Funding
The Regenerative Tourism And Replacement Scheme is worth a total of €17m to be divided up among various projects.
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Three People Arrested Following Drugs Seizure In Laois
Drugs were seized from the passengers of a car stopped by Gardaí.
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Betting Industry "Not Doing Enough" To Tackle Problem Gambling
It's estimated over 130,000 in Ireland can be classed as having a problem.
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Hoped UK Government Would "Be More Respectful" To Ireland With Immigration Along The NI Border
A Midlands North West Candidate has written to the First Minister of Northern Ireland.
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Two Possible Routes Have Been Identified For Greenway Serving Westmeath
The greenway will travel between Kilbeggan and Mullingar.
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Midlands GAA Club Left "Devastated" By Damage To Clubhouse
The incident happened between Sunday night and Monday morning.
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Appeal For Help Launched To Find Missing Westmeath Woman
She's been missing since April 26th.
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Calls To Implement Laois Road Safety Officer
An Independent Councillor is asking the local authority to follow in the footsteps of other County Councils.
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Laois One Of Four Counties Without A Road Death In 2024
There have been over 70 deaths so far this year on Irish roads.
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Offaly Woman Elected President of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
After many years in the Killeigh CCÉ branch Attracta Brady is now the National president
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Missing Laois Teen Found Safe And Well
He had been missing since Sunday night.
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Countdown On For Bambie Thug's Eurovision Performance
They'll be hoping to see Ireland through to the final.
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New Campaign Urges People To Store Medical Details In Fridge
The 'Message in a Bottle' initiative was launched on Thursday.
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Woman Seriously Injured Following Westmeath 'Incident'
It occurred on Friday evening.
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Athlone Needs More Bus Services - Green Party
The town has seen the withdrawal of two services in recent years.
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Bord Na Móna Accused Of "Failing To Maintain" Offaly Parkland
Lough Boora Discovery Park is being described as being in poor condition at the moment.
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Westmeath Schools Awarded For Films In Aid Of Mental Health
Students created pieces to promote positive mental health.
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Offaly Dental Clinic Passes Inspection With Flying Colours
13 health standards were examined during the inspection.
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East And Midlands Second Most Popular Region For Domestic Overnight Stays
The region claimed over 30% of domestic tourists in the final three months of 2023.
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Westmeath Air Corps Member Had "Fascination" With Defence Forces
Mourners gathered for the funeral of the Lieutenant today.
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Ireland Sees Another Fall In Live Register Figures
In the midlands, the number of people signing on dropped by just over 300.
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Laois Gardaí To Focus On Drug Drivers This Weekend
The May Bank Holiday traditionally is a high-risk period for crashes.
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Major Hospital Survey Gets Under Way For May
It's taking place across all acute public hospitals in Ireland.
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Tara Mines To Reopen Next Month
Workers have accepted a deal brokered through the WRC.
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Over €180,000 Of Cocaine Seized By Gardaí
Over 2 kgs of the drug was found during the search.
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Heated Debate In Laois Council Chamber Over Live-Streaming Of Meetings
As it stands, members of the public can only attend meetings in public.
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Calls To Establish Expert Action Group on Loneliness
The Green Party is calling for measures to be put in place to tackle loneliness.
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Sharon Shannon Kicking Off Laois Trad Festival
Laois will welcome many Trad Musicians over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
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Gardaí Renew Witness Appeal To Offaly Shooting
The gun was fired in April.
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'Go Purple' Today For Victims Of Domestic Abuse
Today marks the fourth 'Go Purple Day' event.
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Results Of Ballot To Reopen Tara Mines Due Today
Workers at the mine were temporarily laid off last summer.
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Funding Allocated For Proposed Primary Care Centre In Laois
The facility would be located on St Fintan's Campus in Portlaoise.
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Drug Related Crimes In Laois See Fall Of 30%
Public order offences in the county also declined.
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Government Defends Commitment To Offaly In "Decarbonisation" Agenda
Offaly received €550,000 in the most recent allocation.
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'If It Works, Don't Fix It' - Chris MacManus On 'Triple Lock Approach'
The Government is proposing to change the Triple Lock approach to deployment.
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"Odds Stacked Against Farmers" - Irish Grain Growers Association
The Minister for Agriculture was in Laois this week.
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Three People Arrested In Laois In Connection With Burglary And Theft Of And From Cars
Arrests were made between Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
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Enoch Burke's Mother Gives Evidence In Defamation Action
Mr Burke is suing over a Sunday Independent article from October 2022.
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Two People Hospitalised Following Offaly Crash
Emergency services attended the scene this morning.
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Midlands TD Defends Government's Record On Housing
Rental costs in Laois increased by 14% at the end of last year.
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€150m On Dublin Metro Despite No "Significant" Physical Work
The underground system has faced significant delays over the past 20 years.
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Two Westmeath Schools Win Short Films Awards
The 10th Annual 'Frame of Mind' Awards Ceremony celebrated Midlands Schools Creations.
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Funeral Mass Of Westmeath Air Corp Member To Take Place This Week
He's being remembered as a 'true gentleman.'
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Midlands EV Popularity Continues To Fall
Nationally, demand was down more than 40%.
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Efforts Being Made To Keep Offaly Ukrainian Refugees Near Accommodation - State
The 42 refugees were due to leave their accommodation yesterday.
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Environment Minister Urged To Review Allocation Of Just Transition Funding
A special meeting was held in Offaly to discuss the matter.
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Laois Rental Costs Soar By 14%
Westmeath also saw an increase.
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Enoch Burke Rejects Claim His Reputation Was Damaged Prior To Article
He is taking legal action against a Sunday Independent article about him from October 2022, which he claims was defamatory.
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Over 40 People At Midlands Nursing Home Ill Following Vomiting Bug Outbreak
There was a similar outbreak at a care home in the region a week prior.
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CEO Of Laois County Council Applauded After Final Report
He will be retiring from the role this year.
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Over 200 Notices To Quit Received In The Midlands So Far This Year
The highest figure in the region was in Westmeath
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'If Something Is Off, Check It Out' - Offaly Nurse On Heart Fault Awareness Week
The Bump Up The Pump campaign runs until Sunday.
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Laois Crash Under Investigation By Gardaí
The collision occurred last month.
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New Midlands Eco Park To "Decentralize" Tech Giants Out Of Dublin
Bord na Móna are continuing their journey towards a greener, more sustainable energy.
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Man Remanded In Custody Charged With Assault On Elderly Woman In Westmeath Care Home
He appeared before Athlone District Court this morning.
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Laois Family Fundraiser For Cancer Research Doubles Goal
An original target of €2,000 had been set.
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Developer Issued 'Warning Letter' Over Laois Housing Project
It received planning permission for the development in March.
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Applications For Creation Of CAO Account Closing Today
Students have until 5pm to create an account.
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Missing Person Appeal Stood Down After Discovery Of Body
The body was discovered in Tallaght.
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Man Due In Court Charged With Assault On Pensioner In Westmeath Care Home
The serious assault occurred on Monday evening.
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Enoch Burke Suing Over Article He Claims Subjected Him To Widespread Ridicule
The piece in the Sunday Independent claimed he was annoying fellow prisoners.
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Bord Na Móna Deal With Amazon To 'Create Pathway' For Midlands Data Centres
It's the first business announced at Bord na Móna's new energy park.
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Man Arrested Following Assault On Pensioner In Athlone Care Home
The incident occurred last night.
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Westmeath Member Of The Air Corps Found Dead
He was found unresponsive at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel.
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New ash Dieback Support Package Recognises Commitment To Building Healthy Forests
That's according to Minister of State Pippa Hackett.
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Co-Ed Schools To Become The Norm, Says Midlands Guidance Counsellor
As it stands, 1 in 3 students in Ireland are in a single-sex school.
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Ukrainian Children "Devastated" At Being Told To Leave Accommodation
The midlands premises had been hoping to extend their contract to allow them to stay longer.
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Midlands Woman Explores Irish History Through Food
She has found more than one interesting recipes from our ancestors.
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Rocket To Be Launched In The Midlands This Week
A Laois village will be declared a "no fly zone" during the launch
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Purchasing Site For New Laois Sports Arena 'Too Expensive'
The new facility has been subject to an ongoing campaign.
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41 Ukrainian Refugees Fighting To Stay In Offaly Accommodation
Eight children are among the 41 people living at the house.
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Inquest Into Murders Of Two Westmeath Children Returns Verdict Of Unlawful Death
The two children were killed in September 2022.
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Westmeath Students Set For Trip On RNLI 'Access For All' Boat
It will come as part of a tour of the station.
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Gardaí Investigating Theft Of Laois Car
Officers are asking witnesses to come forward.
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Midlands Town To Host Meeting On Being "Safe And Healthy"
The free event is happening this evening.
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Contractor Needed To Progress New Manufacturing Plant In The Midlands
The tender process was subject to a judicial review earlier on in the year.
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Higher Education Minister To Discuss Primary Challenges With TUS Athlone
Technological Universities can submit proposals for housing as part of a new scheme.
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Just Transition Fund Needs 'Re-Launching' - Irish Rural Link
The scheme has fallen under fire since an €18m investment was announced last week.
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Speeding Figures Fell By 12,000 In 2023
8,000 motorists were detained for drink or drug driving.
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Midlands Allocated Nearly €2m In Town And Village Renewal Scheme Funding
The revival of a Laois school is among the projects set to benefit.
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New Laws To See Government Send Asylum Seekers Back To Britain
It follows a postponed meeting between the Justice Minister and UK Home Secretary.
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Woman Released Without Charge Following Substantial Laois Drugs And Cash Seizure
The seizures were made by Gardaí last week.
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Calls To End Rent Pressure Zones From Property Owners
The current system is in place until the end of this year.
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'Chronic Shortage' Of Laois And Offaly GPs - Sinn Féin
The party has found there's less than 70 GPs in the area.
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Laois County Council Celebrating 125th Anniversary
Councillors and Officials will be gathering to mark the jubilee.
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Offaly Among Largest In Drops In Claims Relating To Uninsured Claims
The number of claims of this kind grew in 14 counties.
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Laois Motorist Stopped For Driving With 'Lights Hanging Off'
Gardaí say prosecution will follow.
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"Further Investigation" Needed After Westmeath County Council's €515k Fraud Loss
The Housing Minister says he's actively engaging with the local authority on the matter.
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“We’re At A Tipping Point” - Aontú On Accommodation Protests
The incident happened in Wicklow.
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Dementia Conference Coming To The Midlands Next Month
Experts from around the world will be attending.
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Midlands Student Wins Two Awards For Research On Energy Crisis
One award was the Runner Up for the overall Best Project.
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Midlands Disabilities Day Service Wins Travel School Of The Year In The Region
they focused on sustainable ways to travel day-to-day.
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New Funding Good Opportunity To Rebuild Midlands Sports Facility
The pool was badly damaged by a fire earlier this year.
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Midlands Local Authority To Release Plan To Tackle Noise Pollution
There are concerns over noise pollution from traffic passing through town roads.
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Over 1,000 Marriages In The Midlands In 2023
Of those, less than 30 were same-sex weddings.
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Offaly €150k Scratch Winner Is A Repeat Winner
They've won on scratch cards on two other occasions.
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Fourth Consecutive Decrease In Midlands Homelessness
The national figure however, has once again risen.
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Emergency Services At Scene Of Westmeath Crash
The road is currently closed.
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Noah Kahan, Calvin Harris And Kylie To Headline Electric Picnic 2024
The Laois festival has just announced the lineup.
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Offaly's €550k Just Transition Funding 'A Slap In The Face' - Fianna Fáil
The county received just 3% of the total fund announced yesterday.
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Nine Finalist Spot For The Midlands In Digital Town Awards
The ceremony will be held in Athlone next month.
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Substantial Amount Of Cash And Drugs Seized In Laois To Be Sent For Examination
They were seized by Gardaí yesterday.
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Concerns Around Traffic Noise Pollution Underlined In Offaly Noise Action Plan
The plan is being put in place as part of an EU directive.
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€18k Made Available To Fund Midlands Age And Opportunity Programme
The funding is part of an overall €7.4m from the Active National Grant
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Housing Minister Predicts Falling Midlands Homelessness
Daragh O'Brien was in Portlaoise yesterday.
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€200,000 In Cash And Substantial Amount Of Drugs Seized In Laois
A man and a woman have been arrested.
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Massive Laois Operation Leads To Multiple Arrests In Connection With Stolen Vehicles
10 suspects were identified in December.
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Over 300 New Dwellings Completed In The Midlands This Year
Nationally, there was a decrease of 12% on the same period last year.
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Concerns Raised Over Emergency Power Plant In The Midlands
The project is expected to be completed in the near future.
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National Ploughing Association Appoints New President, Chair And Vice-Chair
Five new appointees were announced today.
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Offaly Boy 'Raring To Go' After Life-Saving Procedure
Joey Conway and his family travelled to the US for the surgery.
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Over €7m In Just Transition Funding For The Midlands
€18m is being provided across the JT region for 15 projects.
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Cancer Numbers Could Double By 2045 - Offaly Charity
Dóchas is calling on additional investment from Government.
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First-Ever Laois Cost-Rental Homes Officially Opened
The Housing Minister was in Laois today to open the units.
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Late Laois Two-Year-Old's Organs Used To Save Three Children
Hannah Kealy's mum is asking people to consider donating their organs.
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State Expects To Exceed 2023 Midlands Housing Delivery
Just over 1,800 homes were built in the region last year.
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Abolishment Of Carer's Means Test May Be Halted By "Permanent Government"
A motion has been put forward to replace test with a system based solely on needs of care.
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Ryanair Calling On EU To Protect Flights Amid French Air Strikes
2,000 European flights have been cancelled today.
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Low Cost Home Heating Loans The Final Piece Of Retrofitting Jigsaw - Pippa Hackett
Home owners can borrow money at low interest rates to make the home more energy efficient.
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Gardaí Advising Motorists To Avoid Midlands Road
Emergency services are at the scene.
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Drugs Are Being Drone-Dropped Into Midlands Prison
Prison Officers are calling for anti-drone technology.
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Laois County Council Votes To Adopt New Local Area Plan
The new plan covers the needs of the mobility impaired as well as housing for students in SETU.
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100k Children Missed Out On Dental School Screening In 2023
The dental workforce has declined by over a fifth in the last 17 years.
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Prison Inmates' Mental Health Being Impacted By Over Crowding
A new report shows men in prison are facing several barriers to accessing mental health care.
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Plans For Cycling And Walking Trails Across Midlands Bogs
The intention is in inter-connect with the Greenway.
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€5,000 Taken During Burglary In The Midlands
Gardaí are investigating two burglaries in the midlands.
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Flooding Schemes To Protect Almost 2,000 Homes
A flood alleviation plan is under construction in Athlone.
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Laois School Students' Study Highlights Farmers' Battle With Mental Health
Their study found expectations and demands on farmers are making things worse.
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Elderly Man Hospitalised After Offaly Crash
The incident in Tullamore happened at 12pm today.
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Women Risk Being "Stuck" In Refuge Due To Issues With Sourcing Accommodation
Esker House claim hotels do not work as well for domestic abuse victims.
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Record Number Of Women Declare For 2024 Local Elections
36 candidates have put their names forward so far in the midlands.
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Westmeath Cafe Customers Reluctant To Take Home Cans After DRS Implementation
The Deposit Return Scheme has faced broad criticism from businesses in the midlands.
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Emergency Services At Scene Of Offaly Crash
The collision occurred earlier this morning.
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Dáil To Debate Replacement Of Means-Testing For Family Carers
The Regional Group of TDs is putting forward an alternative.
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'Pleasant' Mother And Daughter The Winners Of €150k Offaly Scratch Card
The pair picked up the biggest prize on the ticket.
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Serious Offaly Crash Which Saw Four People Hospitalised Under Investigation
The collision occurred on Monday afternoon.
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Over 150 Midlands Businesses On Board For LOFFA Rainbow Day
This year represents the fourth edition of the annual event.
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Offaly Lotto Player Bags €150k Winning Ticket
More details to follow.
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Westmeath Army Barracks To Benefit From Increased Defence Funding
The project has been allocated €1.4m.
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Midlands Children Raise Over €19k On National Pyjama Day
The donations will go to autism support and eco-education initiatives.
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Gardaí Investigating After Two Or Three Men Involved In Laois Burglary
The incident occurred yesterday afternoon.
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Report Finds Laois Town Can Be "More Than The Electric Picnic Site"
The report is looking at the town's viability for tourism.
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"Sustainability Is The Way Forward" - New Refill Mill Owner
Kim Darby took over the store yesterday.
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People With Disabilities Suffering A 'Silent' Housing Crisis - Irish Wheelchair Association
It's calling on the Government to provide support for people with disabilities.
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Over €3m Granted For Road Repairs In The Midlands
€40m has been announced for works across the country.
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Hosting Refugee Roadshow Coming To Offaly
The event is hosted by the Helping Irish Hosts.
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Teenage Unaccompanied Learner Driver Caught Travelling Twice The Speed Limit
Their vehicle has been seized.
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Investigation Launched Following Laois Burglary
Gardaí are asking witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.
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Land Prices Are Set To Slump After Months Of Rain
Teagasc and the Society of Chartered Surveyors have released their Agricultural Land Market Review.
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'Push For Paul' Fundraiser Running Through Westmeath And Offaly Today
Paul's family and friends are seeking to raise funds, and awareness about Mitochondrial Myopathy.
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Former Westmeath Psychiatric Hospital Could Have New Purpose
Refugee accommodation is one of the uses being considered.
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Over Half Of Total Turbines Installed At Midlands Windfarm
It's expected to be fully operational by early next year.
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"Injury, Death And Trauma" Results Of Dog Attacks On Sheep Flocks
There is a new campaign underway to urge people to be aware of their dogs at all times.
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Communities Urged To Register Defibrillators In Their Area
650 are currently in the midlands alone.
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Gardaí Investigating After Thrown Rock Damages Laois Car
It happened on the M7 yesterday.
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Sunny Weather To Continue Over Next Few Days
Today is set to be the warmest day of the week.
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Classic Cars Coming To Westmeath In Aid Of Charity
The event is in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation.
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Unaccompanied Learner Driver Arrested For Speeding 50Km/h Over Limit
The Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped the motorist on Saturday.
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Offaly Households To Potentially Be Without Water Tonight
Works are scheduled to take place overnight.
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Children's Spinal Surgeries Waiting List "Out Of Control" - Midlands Mum
Some children have been waiting for spinal procedures for 5 years.
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Investigation Launched After Shots Fired In Offaly
The firearm was discharged yesterday morning.
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Popular Westmeath Store To Reopen
The store closed in March.
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Electric Picnic Line-Up To Be Revealed This Week
The festival returns to Stradbally this August.