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The state broadcaster were expecting to receive €260 million in funding.

367 people in the Midlands have been claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance for at least five years.

John Horan is the new leader of the steering group for integration.

Judge Bernadette Owens says the case is in danger of being struck out.

Laois County Council have welcomed H.E. Fiona-Jayne Formosa, Malta’s ambassador to Ireland.

A driver was brought to the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore as a precaution.

Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack says more has to be done.

The fourth annual James O'Connor Memorial Walk takes place this evening.

Shinrone and St Cillian's will go head to head in the Senior A decider.

A win this weekend would secure a fourth title in a row.

John Horan is the new leader of the steering group for integration.

Sean O'Connor's side are pushing for a play-off spot.

A win this weekend would their second final win on the bounce against Courtwood.

The Down's are looking to win a third title in five years.

They'll take on Shelbourne this weekend.

They face Portarlington in the decider this Sunday.

Ciaran Cahill is hoping to captain his side to the title.

Dolan was ratified at a County Board meeting last night.

Throw in is at 7pm this Saturday.

The previous two winners will clash this Sunday.

Camross defeated Rosenallis over the weekend.

The action continues this weekend.

A Laois man is also involved in the case.

The 2024 finalists booked their place in the decider.

Milltown and St Loman's Mullingar drew in Westmeath.

The two sides will clash in the final for the first time in three years.

KK will face Ballinamere in the final in two weeks.

Town were crowned champions last weekend.

Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke is urging union to come to the table for talks.

The minimum wage is set to rise by 79 cent.

Budget 2027 raised the higher-rate income tax threshold by €2,500.

Ballyfin Demesne topped the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards list for 2026.

The 2027 Budget is being delivered at 1pm today.

The Bogs Dollops in Rhode is picking up its second award for the second year in a row.

Author of the Daft.ie housing reports Ronan Lyons has penned a new book.

47% of 18 to 24 year olds depend on their families to help make ends meet, according to Royal London Ireland.

Open AI is postponing the release of its newest artificial intelligence model Astra 6.1.

Peter Burke is seeking a €100 million package for his department.

172 credit unions are currently active in Ireland.

Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery in Stradbally is included in the Failite Ireland trip.

Businesses in Laois and Offaly are celebrating success.

The Fort Café and Bistro in Portlaoise's Dunamaise Arts Centre is closing due to personal circumstances.

State Examinations Commission CEO Andrea Feeney and former HSE CEO Bernard Gloster are among the appointments.

The Applegreen in Portlaoise returns with new shopping and dining options.

Cleo Knight plans to use her title to champion alternative routes through education.

Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas got 25 points for their waltz.

OFFline Film Festival returns for its 17th edition.

 The programme was officially launched at the WLR FM studios in Waterford.

Tullamore's Tolu Makay is playing at the Esker Arts Centre this Friday.

Fabric of Change Carlow is opening its Pop-Up today.

Cleo Knight was named the winner on Saturday night.

The Midlands most popular radio station picked up gold, silver and bronze and the IMROs last night.

Tullamore comedian Ciara "Izzie" Izuchukwu is bringing her own experiences of race, culture and identity to a new Virgin Media Television series. Stand Up If You’re Racist uses comedy to explore multicultural life in Ireland.

'Closed for Lunch' is set to screen at the Disappear Here Film Festival,.

The Grand Canal Way group in Tullamore was set up in 2021.

Electric Picnic and the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan both made the list.

Lauren Mathews performed alongside the band for their 50th anniversary celebration.

New EPA figures shows €60 worth of food is being dumped in bins every month.

The event takes place from 6:30pm this evening.

Maria Walsh MEP opens up about her IVF journey, choosing to pursue motherhood alone and the challenges she faced along the way, as she prepares to welcome her first child in October.

The Mullingar man was performing in Birmingham last night.

BraveHeart in Portarlington is hoping to perform Riverdance on this year's show.

Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024