Midlands News
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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.
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Health Minister Urged To Provide Clarity On Decision Behind Offaly Hospice Site
Stephen Donnelly is due to decide between the two sites soon.
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€1.4 Million Funding Given To Midlands Community Centre
The government announced over €30m will be invested in Rural Development.
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Bird Flu Could Cause "Extraordinarily High" Human Mortality Rates
Certain mammals have contracted the illness after previously thought to be immune.
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Construction On New Laois Special School To Start Within Weeks
The site has been met with a number of delays spanning decades.
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Seized Shotgun Back In The Hands Of Midlands Criminals
It was first seized in 2009, and again last year.
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Growing Lists Sees Thousands Waiting On Driving Tests In The Midlands
Mullingar has the most waiting for their test within the region.
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Tillage Farmers Are Needed, Supporting Them Makes A Lot Of Sense - Irish Grain Growers
Laois farmer Bobby Miller believes tillage farming delivers value for money.
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Grants Supports Aren't Doing Enough For Westmeath Businesses - Robert Troy
Deputy Troy wants the Enterprise Minister to address the issue.
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Nine Motorists Caught Speeding On The Same Laois Road On The Same Evening
A checkpoint picked up nine drivers speeding on Saturday evening.
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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Midlands Crash
He’s being treated at a hospital in Dublin.
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Outdoor Event Space Will Boost Laois' Night Time Economy - Fine Gael
The sheltered space will be ready later this summer.
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Good Things Happen When You Get A Group Of Committed People - Castlepollard Local Development
The Westmeath town is in the early stages of their Rural Regeneration Plan.
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60km Memorial Walk Starting In Westmeath This Weekend
Walkers will set off from the Annebrook Hotel in Mullingar Saturday morning.
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Car Parking Costs Add Unnecessary Stress To Cancer Treatment Patients - LARCC
The Westmeath cancer support sanctuary is advising people to make alternative travel plans.
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Laois Gardaí Investigating Stolen Car
Anyone with any information is being asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.
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Thousands Of Westmeath Homes Told Not To Consume Tap Water
Around 20,000 people are affected by the restriction.
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Under-Utilised Facility Could Get New Education And Training Centre
A midlands TD wants a feasibility study to be the first of many steps in development of the town.
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Most Of The Country Lives Within 300 Metres Of A Licenced Premises
An addiction counsellor is concerned about the availability and affordability of alcohol.
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HSE Funding Insufficient For Midlands Population Growth - Sinn Féin
Thousands of hospital appointments across the region were cancelled last year.
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"A Wonderful Husband, Father And Friend" - Mark Walsh Remembered At His Funeral
He was laid to rest this afternoon.
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Rock Legends 'The Cult' To Headline Forest Fest
The UK band completes this year's list of headliners.
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"A Huge Relief" Parent Reacts To Return Of Nurse To MRHM
The nurse has been out of work since early April.
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Motorist In Westmeath Clocked Speeding On National Slow Down Day
21 motorists have been caught speeding so far today.
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Plans Submitted For Over 100 Offaly Homes
Two developments will see the construction of 100 units in Birr, if given the green light.
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Midlands Student Among Winners At Prestigious Trad Music Awards
Fionn Connolly was among a group of eight winners at the Siansa Irish Championships.
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Midlands Man Who Died In Workplace Incident To Be Laid To Rest Today
Mark Walsh passed away on Monday morning.
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'Exceptional' Nurse To Return To MRHM Paediatric Diabetes Service
She had been carrying the workload of 2.6 people before taking unplanned leave.
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Children's Health Ireland Disputing Stats On Cancellations
There were over 5,500 cancellations at Regional Hospital Mullingar according to CHI.
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Support The Bees For 'No Mow May' - Offaly County Council
The initiative is intended to enhance bee nutrition and nesting.
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10 Year Masterplan For Derryounce Lakes and Trails Nearly Set
The public say they want to see more entrances to the site.
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Norovirus Outbreak In Midlands Nursing Home
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre say it was one of 27 outbreaks on one week's report.
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Offaly GAA Community Mourning The Loss Of Former County Chair
Ollie Daly died on Thursday after struggling with illness.
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Have The Conversation Before It's Too Late - Sister Of Laois Dad Who Died Waiting For Transplant
Kevin McEvoy spent 140 days in hospital waiting for a heart transplant.
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Education Minister Believes Laois Special School Building Project Set To Progress
Teachers, parents and children have been waiting on a new facility for years.
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Midlands Students Win Top Prizes In Children's Art Competition
The very first Texaco Children’s Art Competition was held in 1955.
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"There's No Defence For Having A Knife" - Midlands Garda
Midlands Gardaí have seized nearly 600 knives in the past four years.
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Unsafe Residents And Overcrowded Rooms Highlighted In IPA Accommodation Centre
They're among the concerns raised by residents to the Health Watchdog.
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Midlands Taxi Numbers See Significant Drop Since 2019
23 counties have seen a reduction in the past five years.
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Approval Granted For Mullingar Hospital To Recruit Staff For Paediatric Diabetes Service
The clinic has been facing pressures due to staffing and resources.
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Aontú Blames Lack Of Government Action For Increasing Road Deaths
63 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year.
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Westmeath Solar Farm Proposals Up For Decision
The project would see the farm operated for a period of 40 years.
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Century-Old Westmeath Business To Close
It first started operating in 1911.
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Lack Of Supply Leads To 8% Jump In Midlands House Prices - Association of Irish Mortgage Advisers
House price growth in the midlands is exceeding the national average.
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Taoiseach Offers Assurances Over Government's Focus On Westmeath Paediatric Diabetes Services
Concern is being voiced about the State's approach to ensuring the service continues.
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Robot Dogs And Psyche Tests Feature On TUS Athlone Open Day
Leaving cert students will be taking guided tours of the campus today.
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Release Date For Leaving Cert Results Revealed
It's slightly later than usual.
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Westmeath Star Robbie Henshaw Opens New Vision Ireland Store
The rugby superstar is encouraging everyone to 'Skip the Skip.'
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Clear Choice On €20m Offaly Hospice Site, Says North Westmeath Hospice
The Health Minister is due to make a decision on the site shortly.
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Tara Mines Set To Reopen
The mine has been closed since last June.
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Childcare "Crisis" Forcing Closure Of Laois Provider
The Cullohill provider has been in business for a decade and a half.
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Almost 600 Knives Seized By Midlands Gardaí Since 2020
It comes after Cabinet agreed tougher sentences for those caught with a knife.
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Nurse Transferred From Portlaoise Hospital To Alleviate Pressure On MRHM - Sinn Féin
She'll be used until a new appointee is released to the Paediatric Diabetes Service.
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Offaly Town's Masterplan Prioritising 'Walkability'
The strategy also highlights the need to tackle dereliction in the town.
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Funeral Arrangements Announced For Offaly Man Who Died In Workplace Incident
Mark Walsh passed away on Monday.
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Petition For Westmeath Paediatric Diabetes Service Picks Up Over 1.5k Signatures
The 'Keep Mullingar Open' petition has a target of 2,500 signatures.
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24 Hour Gym Coming To Offaly
Planning has been granted for a new Snap Fitness gym in Tullamore.
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Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Burglary
The incident took place in Mullingar last week.
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Midlands Man Who Died In Workplace Incident "Had A Rapport With Everyone"
Mark Walsh passed away yesterday.
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"It's A Crucial Time For Radio" - New Chief Executive Of IBI
Michael Kelly steps into the role after most recently serving as Manager of Communications with the Injuries Resolution Board.
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Air Attack On Iran Likely Within Next 48 Hours - Former Army Ranger
Western allies - including the UK - have urged restraint to avoid escalation in the Middle East.
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Patent Court Referendum Likely To Be Postponed
The Enterprise Minister is bringing the measure to Cabinet today.
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Offaly Artist Creates Mural For Samaritans
The portrait is of Darragh Fleming, a poet who struggled with his mental health.
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Westmeath Student Accommodation Plans Given Green Light
91 students could be accommodated in the development.
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New Windfarm Proposals In Offaly "Ludicrous" - Independent TD
Bord Na Móna is planning to develop a 17-turbine project.
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Westmeath Burglaries Nearly Double In Q1
That was among the findings of the county's JPC meeting yesterday.
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Proposed Laois Medical Clinic Could Create 20 Jobs
The development would see vacant offices converted for the clinic.
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Post-Mortem To Be Conducted Following Death Of Man In Midlands Workplace
The Health and Safety Authority is investigating the matter.
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Offaly Man Says Music Saved His Life
James McKelvey wants all those suffering through addiction to reach out for help.
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Over 50 Midlands Schools Join Hot Meals Programme
The State wants hot meals in schools to be universal by 2030.
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Garda Gives Account Of Courtroom Burke Family Courtroom "Melee"
Simeon Burke has brought his case against his conviction to the Court of Appeals.
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Folly Fest Announces Line-Up Ahead Of Return To Laois
Last year's festival in Culohill Castle sold out.
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Gardaí Seeking Public's Assistance After Offaly Office Burglary
A back window was broken into to gain access to the property.
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Irish Rail Looking For Lost Commuting Pup's Owner
Staff at Heuston Station are keeping an eye on the lost dog after she jumped on a train to Dublin.
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State Grants Over €1m For Midlands Archaeological Monuments
The money will be used to help protect and maintain the heritage sites around the midlands.
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HRI Confirm Cancellation Of Kilbeggan's Season Opening Two Day Meeting
The news comes after the sudden death of racecourse manager Paddy Dunican.
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Report Finds Increased Health Spending Not Matched By Activity Levels
Spending has increase by two-thirds since 2014.
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No Arm-Wrestling Over Taking Credit For Workers' Tax Break, Says Fianna Fáil
Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have been lobbying for the measure.
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"Everyone's In Shock And Disbelief" - Laois Woman In Sydney On Stabbing Attack
Six people were killed in the incident on Saturday.
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Laois "Behind" In Disability Access - Advocate
Karen Chadwick is a deaf person with disabilities.
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A Man Has Died In An Offaly Workplace Incident
The Health and Safety Authority is investigating.
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Gardaí Investigating Laois Crash
The collision occurred earlier this morning.
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Possible Westmeath Water Outage Under Investigation
Reports of the outage have been made since yesterday.
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Break From Heavy Rain On The Way
The end of this week will see dry weather.
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State Commits To Meeting LDA To Develop Plans For Columb Barracks
The site has the capacity to provide 100 new homes.
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30,000 People Waiting For Appointments At Midlands Hospitals
2,000 of those have been waiting over a year.
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Flood Protection Schemes Vital For Laois' Climate Action Plan
It's outlined seven priority actions for the county.
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No HAP Properties For Rent In Two Major Midlands Towns
That's according to the latest Simon Communities Locked out of the Market report.
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Asylum System At Breaking Point - Aontú
Its leader is accusing the government of relying too much on hospitality.
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Laois Teen Missing For 3 Weeks Found Safe
He’s been missing since March 22nd.
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Paramedic Who Raped Young Woman In 1980s Jailed For Over Eight Years
He raped and sexually assaulted the 24-year-old woman on a date in 1985.
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Laois County Council Drafting Six-Year Local Action Plan For Portlaoise
It will be accompanied by a Local Transport Plan.
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Volunteers Out In Force Selling Purple Roses In Westmeath Today
Mullingar's Ciarán Kilmurray was among 35 children in Ireland who were excluded from access to cystic fibrosis medicine, Kaftrio.
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Westmeath Men Taking On Manchester Marathon For Children's Charity
They've given themselves just 18 weeks to prepare for the race.
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Decision On €20m Offaly Hospice Site To Be Made "Shortly"
Two sites are being considered for the new facility.
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Uniformed Gardaí To Do 30 Minutes Of Road Safety Policing
This has come amid an increasing number of road deaths.
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Decision On Westmeath Student Accommodation Due Today
The development could see over 90 students given accommodation.
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Electric Picnic To Be Powered By Renewable Energy
The grid power will ultimately reduce carbon emissions.
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Taoiseach Appointed Ministers That Would Best Deliver On His Priorities
Cabinet appointments saw two new senior and four new junior ministers, including Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke.
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New Series With Offaly Rugby Star
Jordan Conroy will present the "Man Up?" series, which gets underway this weekend.
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Registration Open For Race In Memory Of Ashling Murphy
The Ashling Murphy Four Miler gets underway next month.
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"When A Special Class Is Sanctioned, Accommodation Must Follow" - Tánaiste
Micheál Martin is addressing a challenge being faced by a Westmeath school.
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Radio Projects To Benefit From €8.6m Investment
It comes as part of the latest rounds of the Sound and Vision scheme.
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GSOC Granted Access To Recording System In Investigation Into Allegations Made By Enoch Burke's Family
The complaints were made following the family's removal from a hearing last year.
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Health Minister Commits To Keeping RHM Paediatric Diabetes Services Open
The future of the clinic has been in doubt since a letter was sent to parents earlier this month.
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Midlands TD Raising Concerns With Laois' "Inadequate" Road Funding
Laois gets €4.2 million in road funding out of a total budget of €361 million
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Homes Evacuated By Lough Funshinagh
One of those evacuated was a Mother with a very young baby.
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Reducing Car Use And Expanding Bike Share Scheme Key Targets In Westmeath CAP
The five-year plan was launched by Minister Eamon Ryan yesterday.
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Affordable Cost Rental Homes For Laois Given Go Ahead
Just under 550 new affordable homes are destined for five different local authorities.
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Midlands Gardaí Stop Car With Unbelted Child Holding Baby
The car, which was 500 days overdue on road tax, was seized after being stopped.
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More Resources Needed To Tackle Housing Grant Applications Backlog - Westmeath Councillor
Priority three applicants fall into the category of older, but not a medical emergency.
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Anyone Who Suspects Parkinson's Should Get It Checked, Says Offaly Man Living With Condition
He was diagnosed after he developed a shake in his hand.
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Bord Na Móna Receive Award For Work Towards Greener Energy
The awards ceremony was held earlier on today.
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Laois Chosen For New Civil Defence Pilot Scheme
It will see the Civil Defence unit provide paramedic-level medical cover.
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HSE Investigating Another Potential Midlands Measles Case
It follows confirmation of 14 cases of the virus in Ireland.
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Laois Gardaí Stop Motorist For No Insurance Or Tax
The county's Roads Policing Unit were alerted by the ANPR camera.
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An Bord Pleanála Grants Permission To Massive Laois Housing Development
The plans will see nearly 200 new homes delivered in the county.
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Fundraiser For Offaly Man Whose Home Was Destroyed Surpasses €15k
He lost all of his possessions in the fire, and was not insured.
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Diocese Of Elphin To Lose Exclusive Presence Of Their Bishop
It includes the parishes of Athlone and Kiltoom.
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Modular Housing Should Bypass Planning Process - Offaly Councillor
It would be in an effort to aid those who need emergency accommodation.
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Laois School's Success At Credit Union Schools Quiz Final
Following the finals in the Credit Union Schools Quiz at the RDS in Dublin, the winning teams have been revealed.
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Smedias Pay Special Tribute To Laois Student Killed In Hit-And-Run
Joe Drennan was remembered at the event last night.
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Extension To Westmeath Hotel Put On Hold
It would see the addition of 60 new rooms.
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Gardaí Make €180K Growhouse Drug Seizure
Cannabis plants of various sizes were discovered on Wednesday evening.
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Vacant Buildings And Public Transport Improvements Targeted In Offaly Climate Action Plan
Offaly County Council is committing to reducing its own emissions by 51%.
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People In Midlands Asked To Consider National Charity For Fundraiser
The charity is looking for people to walk or run this year for a good cause.