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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.
Sports
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Westmeath Will Enjoy "Competition Of Equals"
Gerry Buckley looks forward to Westmeath's championship opener.
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Laois Ready To Leave League Campaign Behind
The O'Moore County return to senior championship action.
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Town Looking To Secure Progress In All-Island Cup
Athlone welcome former manager Tommy Hewitt back to the midlands tomorrow.
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Joe McDonagh Cup: Laois v Offaly - Commentator's Preview
Jack Nolan and Joe Troy looks forward to the championship opener.
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Westmeath And Offaly Minor Hurlers Looking To Continue Winning Ways
It's two wins from two for both counties in tier two of the Leinster Championship so far.
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Offaly And Westmeath Gearing Up For Midlands Clash
The town sides will face off the Leinster Ladies Intermediate Championship this weekend.
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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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Town Looking To Bring Clean Sheet Run On The Road
The Westmeath club are heading to Tralee this week.
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Dalton Starts For Ireland V England
The Leinster centre is one of two changes to Scott Beamand's side.
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Joe McDonagh Cup: Laois v Offaly - Manager's Preview
Willie Maher and Johnny Kelly join Midlands 103 to look forward to this weekend's Championship opener.
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Lowry Set To Take On RBC Heritage After Testing Masters Experience
The Offaly golfer finished in tie for 43rd at Augusta last week.
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Everything Building Up To Joe McDonagh Cup - Joe Fortune
Westmeath get their campaign underway this weekend.
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Egan, Pearson, And O'Neill Recognised In Team Of The Week
Declan Kelly's side face the defending All Ireland champions in the Leinster semi-finals next.
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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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Henshaw Basking In La Rochelle Afterglow
The former Buccaneers player is thrilled to have overcome the defending European champions.
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Laois Ladies Steel Themselves For Testing Senior Championship Campaign
The O'Moore County were relegated to Division Three this season.
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Offaly's U20 Football Season Ends On Disappointing Note
Carlow ran out convincing winners on their SETU grounds on Tuesday night.
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Laois Under-20s Fall At Quarter-Final Hurdle
The O'Moore County left Ashbourne with a defeat.
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Women Leading The Way In Weightlifting - Ailbhe Mulvihill
The Irish athlete believes women are leading Irish weightlifting forward.
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CCFL: St Peter's Close In On Senior Division Leaders
Willow Park remain clear at the top of the standings.
Business News
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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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Century-Old Westmeath Business To Close
It first started operating in 1911.
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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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"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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Proposed Laois Medical Clinic Could Create 20 Jobs
The development would see vacant offices converted for the clinic.
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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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€400,000 Invested Into Carlow Department Store
They will feature the chain's first indoor hairdressers.
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Offaly Take-Away Ordered To Close Last Month
The business was one of nine issued closure orders in March.
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Laois Mobile Coffee Van Shuts Down After Vandalism And Intimidation
The van only opened last month.
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Retail Supports Needed To Save Midlands Towns - Mullingar Chamber
The organisation is calling for supports from the Government.
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Over 40 New Jobs Coming To The Midlands With New Supermarket
The store will be opening this week.
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Nominations Open For Enterprise Ireland's Innovation Arena Award At Ploughing Championships
Awards for agricultural Innovations ideas will be given out at this years' National Ploughing Championships.
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Private Healthcare And Education Staff Don't Feel Needs Are Met By Employer
60% of workers say their wellbeing isn't looked after.
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Popular Midlands Pub Soon To Become Museum
Heineken has launched a "Pub Museum" initiative.
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Weather Driving Up Costs Of Veg And Dairy
March saw a 140% increase in rainfall.
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Former Westmeath And Offaly Rep Elected INTO President
She's originally from Roscommon.
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New Partnership Could See 8 Windfarms Developed Within 7 Years
Bord Na Móna and SSE Renewables teamed up last week.
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Proposals To Introduce 'Split' VAT Rate For Struggling Businesses
A Fine Gael Senator is behind the push.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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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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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 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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Century-Old Westmeath Business To Close
It first started operating in 1911.
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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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Folly Fest Announces Line-Up Ahead Of Return To Laois
Last year's festival in Culohill Castle sold out.
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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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Electric Picnic To Be Powered By Renewable Energy
The grid power will ultimately reduce carbon emissions.
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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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Midlands 103 'Gift of Hope' Winners Due Next Month
Mountmellick's Denise and Syl Sexton from won a full round of IVF treatment earlier this year after being nominated by 15 others around them.
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Bridgerton Season 3 Gets Release Date
Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton will be returning to our screens for another season of Bridgerton this year.
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"This Is Your Life" To Return To Our Screens Soon
Popular Show, "This Is Your Life" Coming Back 69 Years After First Broadcast.
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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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"It's Still Going Ahead" - Electric Picnic
There's been speculation the event may be called off due to no announcements.
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Director George Lucas Receiving Award
Star Wars director George Lucas is set to be given an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival.
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We've Been Given A Glimpse Into The Sequel To "Joker"
Excitement for sequel to Todd Phillips' Joker, which is due to be released later this year.
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"We Fear The Mind Instead Of Trying To Understand It"
Bressie is speaking ahead of his live show in Athlone this weekend.
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IFTA Nominees Out Now
Who are the favourites for this year's awards ceremony?
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New Version Of Scrabble Released
A new variation of the scrabble game is out now hoping to make the game more inclusive for those who would have said they dislike the game.