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Midlands News
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Laois 10k Run and Family Fun Day Returns This Sunday
Abbeyleix House and Farm is holding their fifth annual family fun day this Sunday.
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Fianna Fail Councillor Elected Tullamore Cathaoirleach
Shane Murray is succeeding Councillor Declan Harvey in the role.
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Outgoing Chair Of Offaly County Council Elected Birr Cathaoirleach
Independent rep John Leahy is taking up the role in Birr.
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Midlands Showing Fast Growth In Mortgages For First Time Buyers
It comes from analysis by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland.
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Plans For Major Laois Redevelopment Delayed
The developer is appealing a planning condition to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
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Enterprise Minister Expresses Concern Over Ticket Website Liquidation
Festivals claim they'll lose thousands as a result.
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Builders Behind Midlands Solar Farm Scoop Up Award For Construction Excellence
Wills Bros Group are taking home the Judges Silver Award for their work on the Timahoe North Solar Farm.
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Laois TD Highlights Four Year Wait For Neurological Assessments
Independent rep Brian Stanley highlighted the case of a young Portlaoise woman in the Dail.
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40 New Jobs On The Way To Laois
It's part of a €6m investment.
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Westmeath Psychotherapist Warns Of Gambling Addictions
He is sharing his own experience to raise awareness.
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Katie Taylor Fight In Croke Park Sold Out
Thousands queued this morning for a chance to get tickets.
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Sunshine Is On The Way For The Midlands
It comes after a wash out week of rain and wind.
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SIPTU Call For 'Full Answers' On Midlands College Closure
SIPTU say transparency is needed around the phased closure of Carlow College.
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Westmeath Community Project Launching Strategic Plan Today
Women's Community Projects Mullingar is launching their plan from 2026 to 2030 today.
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New Road Safety Campaign For Midlands Summer Events
Interactive breathalysers called ‘FlineBox’ machines will be in place.
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Former Laois-Offaly Garda Sergeant Joins Muintir Na Tíre
Muintir na Tíre works to develop community safety solutions.
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Laois Accused Told Gardaí He Hit Deer After Fatal Collision
The trial will resume on Friday.
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Business Leaders Meeting In Laois
Event organisers wasnt to help businesses develop stronger relationships across the county.
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Midlands Landscaper Granted Bail In Drug Case
He is being charged with cultivating cannabis.
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Laois Leisure Centre Calls Gardaí Over Group's "Disgraceful Behaviour"
Laois Leisure in Portlaoise is withdrawing is offer of complimentary access to students sitting exams.
Sports
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Westmeath Set To Take On Galway This Weekend
The showdown is set for Galway's Pearse Stadium on Sunday.
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We Have Our Homework Done On Down - Ronan Coffey
The Port forward will be hoping Laois can land a knockout blow on Down tomorrow.
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Lowry Launches Himself Into Canadian Open Contention
The Clara man shot bogey free round in Toronto yesterday.
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Offaly Have "Huge Advantage" Facing Travelling Wexford Outfit
South East Radio's Liam Spratt is wary of Offaly's recent form.
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Teenage Golfer Marks Successful 2026 So Far
Kildare teenager Molly O'Toole has been crowned a intermediate National Champion in Pitch and Putt.
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Westmeath and Laois Prepare To Clash In All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship
Laois won their last outing against Westmeath by two points.
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Tailteann Cup: In Form Offaly Welcome Wexford To Tullamore
The Faithful footballers have picked up wins against both Clare and Down so far.
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Out Of Form Town Travel To Kerry
Ian Ryan's side were 1-0 winners against their Munster opposition when the side's last met.
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All Ireland SFC: Opportunity Beckons For Westmeath
The Lake County are looking for their sixth consecutive championship win.
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I Can't Be Thankful Enough For The Support - Laois Hurling Captain
David Dooley played a major role in Laois' win over the weekend.
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We Expected A Physical Battle With Louth - Anna Jones
The Westmeath footballer was full of praise for her side after winning on Sunday.
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Laois And Offaly Looking For Wins In LGFA This Weekend
Laois travel to Wexford, while Offaly take on Kilkenny.
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Very Special Group Of Players - Stephen 'Picky' Maher
The Clough Ballacolla man is celebrating after helping his side win the Joe McDonagh Cup.
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Laois Secure Crucial Win In Intermediate Camogie Championship
Westmeath suffered defeat at home to Carlow.
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Kilkenny Prove Too Strong For Offaly In Camogie Championship
Jack Maher's side return to action at home to Dublin in two weeks time.
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Westmeath Ladies Seal Home Venue For All-Ireland Quarter Final
Frank Browne's side sealed a late victory away to Louth.
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Shane Lowry Finishes Tied 22nd At Memorial Tournament
JT Poston was the overall winner.
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Alex Dunne Secures Second Place In Monaco
It's back to back second place finishes for the Offaly man.
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Laois Manager Highlights Work Rate As Reason For Joe McDonagh Victory
Laois secured their second ever Joe McDonagh title over the weekend.
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Tailteann Cup Draw Sees Laois Face Down And Offaly Host Wexford
The midlands sides will be at home.
Business News
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Midlands Showing Fast Growth In Mortgages For First Time Buyers
It comes from analysis by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland.
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Enterprise Minister Expresses Concern Over Ticket Website Liquidation
Festivals claim they'll lose thousands as a result.
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40 New Jobs On The Way To Laois
It's part of a €6m investment.
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Business Leaders Meeting In Laois
Event organisers wasnt to help businesses develop stronger relationships across the county.
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Recruitment Underway For New Normal Store In Westmeath
Danish retail chain Normal is advertising jobs for a new store in the Athlone Town Centre.
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New Jobs Coming To Laois
The move is part of a €6m investment.
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Westmeath Business Issued Closing Order Over Food Safety Issue
A business in Westmeath has been handed a notice.
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Condron Concrete Confirms Midlands Hospice Appeal Withdrawal
An Coimisiún Pleanála granted planning permission last week.
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Midlands Residents Invited To Explore Careers In Home Care
Dovida will host a national hiring day next Thursday.
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New Laois Gastro Pub Set To Launch
The Old Canal is the new and refurbished Turley’s Bar.
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60 New Jobs For Offaly As Grant Invests €8m In Expansion
Grant is located in Birr.
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Best In Class Celebrated At Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards
This year's sold out gala event took place at the Tullamore Court Hotel.
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Offaly Company Announces €8m Investment
The company’s headquarters is in Birr.
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Westmeath Business Wins €15k Award For Supporting Irish Business
Flamers was recognised by Guaranteed Irish.
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Offaly Town Highlighted As Ideal Business Location
GoSales Solutions in Edenderry is hiring workers.
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Laois Among Four Counties Leading EV Sales
Meath and Kildare lead the country in electric vehicle ownership.
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100 New Jobs For Offaly
GoSales in Edenderry is expanding its workforce.
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Disposable Income Rises Sharply Across The Midlands Over Decade
Westmeath saw the largest increase.
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Plans Lodged For Age-Friendly Homes At Former Laois Post Office
The post office is located on Main Street in Portarlington.
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BnM Honours Recipients Of Over €700K In Community Funding Across The Midlands
The BnM Educational Scholarship Scheme provided support to 11 Offaly students.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Katie Taylor Fight In Croke Park Sold Out
Thousands queued this morning for a chance to get tickets.
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New Road Safety Campaign For Midlands Summer Events
Interactive breathalysers called ‘FlineBox’ machines will be in place.
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Listen: Offaly Band JigJam Take On Nashville
They blend bluegrass and Americana music.
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Westmeath Woman Wins Through To Miss Universe Ireland Finals
Ireland's representative will be chosed at the grand final in Dublin later this month.
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Forest Fest Introduces Country And Americana Arena
'Kickin’ Up Dust' will be accessible to all ticketholders.
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Mary Coughlan To Return For Landmark Performance At Forest Fest
The 70 year old performed at the festival last year.
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Offaly Primary School Concert To Feature Professional Musicians
St Broghan's National School is hosting the concert this evening.
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New Laois Gastro Pub Set To Launch
The Old Canal is the new and refurbished Turley’s Bar.
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Irish Peatland Society Gathering In Offaly This Week
This year's theme focuses on transitioning to renewable energy.
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Cruinniú Na nÓg Returns With Workshops And Events Across Region
The initiative will be taking place across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath
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Westmeath Town Set For First Official Pride Parade This Weekend
The event it taking place in Athlone.
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JFK 50 Mile Challenge Returns To Midlands
The route passes through Westmeath, Meath and Cavan.
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Raffle Launched For Four Sold-Out Electric Picnic Tickets
The festival takes place in Stradbally this August.
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Laois Hotel Earns Place Among World’s Most Exceptional Luxury Stays
Ballyfin Demesne is among the recipients of the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown Awards.
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Laois Glamping Site Celebrates 10 Years With Expansion
Glamping Under The Stars is opening three new pods.
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Offaly Bond Holder Wins €500k
The bond was purchased 20 years ago.
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Midlands Gears Up For Vibrant June Bank Holiday Weekend
There's events taking place across the region.
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Bog Trotters Festival Returns To Offaly For 2026
The event hosts an array of entertainment.
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Westmeath Actress Ties The Knot
The pair had a London ceremony.
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Musicians Gather In Offaly Celebrating Fr Liam Lawtons Music
Family, locals and fans attended the concert of pieces composed by the Edenderry Musician.