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Midlands News
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Midlands To Avoid Heavy Downpours For Easter Weekend
Heavy showers, hail and possible thunderstorms have been forecast for much of the country.
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ESB Given Green Light For Midlands Training Centre Expansion
Nine new classrooms and a new two-storey will come as part of the approval.
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Location Chosen For Laois Refuge Centre
The county is one of nine currently without emergency accommodation for domestic violence victims.
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Siege Of Jadotville Survivor To Be Laid To Rest Next Week
The Athlone man passed away on Tuesday at 90-years-of-age.
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Midlands Woman Celebrating 60th Birthday With Charity Skydive
The fundraiser has already accumulated nearly €2,000.
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Midlands TD Asked To Avoid Parking "Election Mode" Car At Leinster House
The Fianna Fáil Deputy says he has no problem with the request.
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Labour Accusing Government Of "Unmitigated Failure" In Solving Housing Crisis
It follows another record number of people accessing emergency accommodation in February.
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Additional Rapid-Build Units At Columb Barracks To Come On Stream In Coming Days
There are currently 50 units on site, with a target of 62 expected to be met in the coming weeks.
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Offaly Councillor Bemoans Lack Of Joined Up Thinking Around Windfarms
Bord Na Móna has announced a new joint-venture with SSE Renewables.
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Heritage Site Visits In The Midlands Declining
There's been a fall of over 80,000 visits in the last year.
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Transport Authority Will Assess Needs Around Axed Aircoach Service
The 706 and 706X services Galway, Athlone, and Dublin.
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Midlands Barracks "Crumbling Into History"
A midlands historian believes reviving the barracks will be a costly operation.
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Midlands Publican Plans To Never Open On Good Friday
It is six years since the ban on selling alcohol was overturned in the Dail.
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Third Consecutive Reduction In Midlands Homelessness Figures
However, the national figure has once again hit a new record.
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Congestion Charges Aren't "Anti-Car" - Green Party
A midlands rep says the new proposals are about promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
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Midlands Boy Jetting Off To US Tomorrow For Life-Saving Operation
Over €330k was raised earlier this year to support two-year-old Joey Conway.
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Fuel Excise Duty Increase An "Attack On SMEs And Rural Ireland" - IRHA
The increase is set to come into effect on Monday.
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Midlands Awarded Funding Of Nearly €450k For Outdoor Projects
16 projects across the midlands will benefit from the investment.
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Midlands Mum Who Died 10 Days After Crash To Be Laid To Rest Next Week
Irene Lynch passed away on Monday.
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Man Dies Following Roscommon Crash
It occurred shortly before 10pm last night.
Sports
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Laois Ready To Show Their Homework For Carlow Contest
O'Moore County manager Willie Maher says he expects an improved performance from his players.
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Westmeath Meet Derry in Table Topping Clash
Both counties head in to Saturday's game unbeaten in league action.
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Offaly Face Antrim In Leinster Minor Hurling
Offaly are looking for back to back wins in the competition.
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Athlone Town Facing Crucial Clash With Long-Time Rivals
Town are taking on Shelbourne this weekend.
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England Claim John Read Trophy In Athlone Despite Ireland Win
Scotland had to beat England earlier today for the Republic of Ireland to have any chance of winning.
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Laois Have Leitrim In Their Sights Ahead Croke Park Date
The two counties meet on Saturday to battle for the Division Four league title.
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Buccaneers Head To Cork Facing Relegation
Last weekend's defeat effectively sent the Buccs down to Division 2A.
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Westmeath Players Embracing Workload Management
St Loman's forward Ronan O'Toole says the Westmeath panel are doing their best to stay fresh.
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Losing Starts For Midlands Minors In Leinster
Roger Ryan's Offaly were well beaten at home to Longford.
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Laois Gathering Momentum Ahead Of League Final
Carlow got the best of Willie Maher's side last time they met.
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Leinster Minor Football Championship Throws In This Evening
Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath begin their respective campaigns against Dublin, Longford, and Louth.
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Tullamore In AIL Last Chance Saloon After Omagh Defeat
Clogher Valley were 19 points the better against Tullamore earlier this season.
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England Plunder Midlands Victory Over Ireland With Stoppage Time Winner
The contest in Athlone Town Stadium looked to be heading for penalties until a late late goal.
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Croke Park Carrot Overrides Taxing Schedule For Westmeath Footballers
Down and Westmeath couldn't be separated when they met in league action.
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Mixed Bag For Midlands Counties After Under 20s Curtain Raiser
Laois enjoyed an impressive win over Carlow while there were defeats for Offaly and Westmeath.
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"We Never Give Up" - Dario Castelo On Athlone Town Fighting Back In Longford Clash
Town battled back from 3-0 down to secure a draw.
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Under 20 Football Championship Quest Begins For Midlands Counties
Laois, Westmeath, and Offaly play their first group games of the campaign.
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Midlands Trainer Brings Respected Prospect To Dundalk
Adrian Murray's yard landed an impressive win at the Curragh last time out.
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"I'd Love The Laois Public To Get Behind This Team" - Willie Maher
The Laois hurlers are heading for a league final this weekend.
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Town Cut Loose In Seven Goal All-Island Cup Contest
The Women's Premier Division side had too much firepower for Glentoran in Blanchflower Stadium.
Business News
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Calls For Clarity On Good Friday Holiday Status
Many people are working today, while others enjoy a day's leave at the discretion of their employers.
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Congestion Charges Aren't "Anti-Car" - Green Party
A midlands rep says the new proposals are about promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
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ICTU Challenging 'Myths' About Cost Of Doing Business
It's asking bosses to explain why they're finding it hard to introduce better working conditions for staff.
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New Partnership To Invest Up To €1b In Midlands Windfarms
Bord Na Móna and SSE Renewables have teamed up in a new joint-venture.
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Two-Thirds Living In Homes Bigger Than Their Needs
A midlands auctioneer says that's a result of an absence of downsizing options here.
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ESRI To Upgrade Economic Outlook Growth This Year
The economy is expected to expand by 0.2% more than its previous prediction.
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Irish Consumer Confidence Down Again
It's the second month in a row confidence has fallen.
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Midlands 103 Launches 5th Annual Customer Service Awards
The festivities are coming back to Offaly this June.
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New Report Finds SMEs And Start-Ups In Health Market Facing Common Challenges
The report finds they're unfairly affected by scale and liquidity requirements.
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Midlands Power Plant Staff to Receive 9% Pay Rise Over Two Years
They will also receive the restoration of 3 extra days of leave and health insurance coverage.
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Over €5m Secured For Irish Collection Business
They have seven bases in the midlands.
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Former LWETB Student Awarded At ETB Special Event
Vicky Phelan also won an award, which her family accepted.
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St. Patrick's Day Great Success For Pubs In Ireland
Approximately 100,000 tourists visited the capital alone for the weekend.
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Midlands Hotel Director Appointed Vice-President Of Irish Hotels Federation
He has been with the Mullingar Park Hotel for over 20 years.
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Midlands Business Announces Canadian Expansion
The company is establishing it's ninth global facility.
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Over €210m Spent On Airline Tickets At Start Of The Year
Consumer spend is up 4% compared to January.
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Midlands CEO Appointed As Board Chair Of Irish Medtech
He has over 25 years experience as an executive leader.
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Offer Made For Midlands Bowling Alley
The business has been operating for two decades.
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Midlands Healthcare Company Aspiring To Be A "Household Name"
It recently claimed second place in the Westmeath Enterprise Awards,
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Midlands Energy Tracking Company Takes Big Steps Within 12 Months
The Westmeath company has doubled it's workforce within a year.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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British Rich List Lays Claim To Niall Horan
The Mullingar star is worth over €60m according to the Daily Mail UK.
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Those Behind Royal Pile-On Called On To Say Sorry To Kate
Kate Middleton recently announced she's been receiving chemotherapy.
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New Midlands Group Aiming To Empower Young Minorities
The group was among the winners at the Laois Offaly Garda Youth Awards.
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Traditional Music Talent Coming To The Midlands This Weekend
The Tullamore Tradfest kicks off today.
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Wedding Bells For Henshaw And Long Time Love Marren
The former Buccaneers man married Sophie Marren at the Cashel Palace Hotel on Thursday.
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Most Common Dog Names In The Midlands Revealed
Bailey was popular around the nation.
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Midlands Bungalow Features On 'Home Of The Year'
The 1950s' home was in need of a full renovation.
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Most Popular Midlands Baby Names Revealed
The most popular name for Irish baby boys has been in the top spot for 7 years now.
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How St. Patrick Became A Roman Catholic Thanks To Constantine The Great
An article by James A. Corroon.
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St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Get Underway In The Midlands
All three counties will have festivities across the weekend.
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Two New Judges Announced For Westmeath Bachelor Festival
They join returning judges Louis Walsh and Anne Doyle.
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Midlands Dancer To Compete In National Competition
An Ríl Deal airs on TG4 on Sunday evenings.
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African Woman In Athlone Welcomes Challenge To Change People's Views
She feels she has a responsibility to do so.
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"World Is Cillian Murphy's Oyster" After Oscars Win
The Irish star picked up Best Actor for his role in 'Oppenheimer.'
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Irish Diaspora To Thank For Unique St Patrick's Day Position
38 St Patrick's Day missions will be taking place across the world next week as politicians visit various countries.