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Midlands News
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Condron Concrete Withdraws Appeal Against Midlands Hospice Project
An Coimisiún Pleanála granted planning permission last week.
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Midlands TD Urges Action On Street Safety Following Serious Knife Attack
A man sustained serious injuries to his face, neck and back in a knife attack in Antrim last night.
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Westmeath Students Honoured In Junior Painter Of The Year Competition
Muhammad Ali and Ryan Mahon were recognised.
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Westmeath Councillor Calls For Housing Land Zoning Review Over Flood Risk Concerns
Calls are being made for the local authority to consider National Catchment-Based Flood Risk Assessment.
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Newly Elected Municipal District Mayor "Optimistic" For Year Ahead
Liam McDaniel is taking over the role of Mayor of Athlone-Moate Municipal District.
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Planning Approval Granted For New Wellness Centre At Westmeath Hotel
The plans are for Castlepollard's Castle Varagh Hotel.
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Midlands TD Condemns Belfast Stabbing
The British Prime Minister has labelled the knife attack as "horrific".
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Midlands Students Awarded At Future Timber Design Awards
The awards encourage sustainable and innovative timber design.
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Niall Gaffney Elected Mayor Of Municipal District In Westmeath
Mr Gaffney takes over from Mick Dollard.
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1926 Census Exhibition Comes To The Midlands On National Tour
Visitors to “The Story of Us” exhibition can gain insight into life in Ireland 100 years ago.
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Government Set To Increase Fines For Deliberate Forest Fires
Ireland reported 99 individual fire incidents last year.
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Environmental Inspections On The Rise Across Midlands Farms
Across the country, local authorities inspected 4,315 farms.
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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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Offaly Man Jailed For Threatening Teenage Girls Set For Release
Liam Finlay's due for release from Midlands Prison this week after serving his sentence.
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Midlands MEP Brazil Beef Concerns Backed By Food Safety Expert
Authorities there have until September 3rd to get products back onto a safe export list.
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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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Ministers Set To Approve Plans To Remove Triple Lock
The UN's mandate to send Irish troops abroad would not be needed under the new system.
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Laois Senator Calls For Further Measures To Tackle Irish International Protection System
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack feels the Irish Government also needs their own migration measures.
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Laois Man Pleads Guilty Over Mosque Attack Terrorism Charge
Darren Gorman of O'Moore Place in Portlaoise is facing the charge along with three other men.
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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.
Sports
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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.
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Clonaslee United Claim First Ever Combined Counties Cup
The Laois side defeated Mullingar Athletic.
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Third Time The Charm As Laois Claim Joe McDonagh Cup
Laois overcame Carlow in Croke Park.
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Offaly Pupils Become Local Stars After Publishing Bestselling Book
Five students from Scoil Mhuire Naofa in Rhode have written 'The Rise of Evan O'Connor'.
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Katie Taylor To Fight At Croke Park In September
The Bray woman will take on France's Floria Pill on September 5th.
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Laois And Westmeath Set For Big Tests In Intermediate Camogie Championship
Both teams are at home this weekend.
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I Knew I Had To Play A Good Round To Win - Ella Cantwell
The 17-year-old won the West of Ireland Women's Amateur Open Championship last weekend.
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Mullingar Athletic And Clonaslee United To Clash In Combined Counties Cup Final
Both sides are looking to end the campaign on a high.
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Shane Lowry And Rory McIlroy In Contention At Memorial Tournament
Lowry is three shots off the top.
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There's Serious Competition In The Laois Panel - Mark Dowling
Tommy Fitzgerald's side take on Carlow this Saturday in the Joe McDonagh Final.
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Westmeath Ladies Look To Book All-Ireland Quarter-Final Spot
The Lake County take on Louth this Sunday.
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Alex Dunne Aiming For Big Weekend In Monaco
The Offaly man is looking to build on his impressive race in Montreal.
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Offaly Camogie Captain Looking Forward To Kilkenny Clash
The Faithful travel to Nowlan Park this weekend.
Business News
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Condron Concrete Withdraws Appeal Against Midlands Hospice Project
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.
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Charter Medical Group Appoints Group Chief Executive Officer For Mullingar
Brian Fitzgerald now holds the role.
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Man Behind Midlands Green City Plan Given Freedom Of Roscommon
Sean Mulryan was conferred with the honour at a special ceremony.
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Jobs Boost For Westmeath After R&D Development Gets Planning Permission
Gannon Minerals & Powders Limited wants to expand its Kilbeggan operation.
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New EV Car Registrations Surge In Midlands
Nationally, EV registrations more than doubled in May.
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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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Irish Online Shoppers Facing Higher Customs Charges From July
Offaly TD and Oireachtas Enterprise Committee member John Clenndennen says it will help local shops.
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Ministers Burke And Dillon Announce New Employment Permits
It aims to address ongoing skills and labour shortages across key sectors.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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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.
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Ballyfin Vintage Rally Set For Weekend Return
The annual event begins at 12pm this Sunday.
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Location Chosen For Westmeath Outdoor Pool And Boardwalk Project
Friary Strand has been selected in Athlone.
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024