News
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Midlands Man Caught On CCTV Aiding Wife’s €2k Cosmetics TheftDaniel Marius Cociu will re-appear at Mullingar District Court on April 9th.
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Laois Council Launches Streetscape Enhancement SchemeThe programme is aimed at helping people with their homes and businesses.
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Public Meeting On Water Quality Set March In LaoisThe meeting will take at the Maldron Hotel in Portlaoise.
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Laois Councillor Criticises Lack Of Public Lighting In BallacollaThe village has no lights, while upgrades await funding.
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Over 500 Children’s Scoliosis Surgeries Cancelled Since 2022525 surgeries in total didn't occur over the past four years.
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Offaly Town's Centre First Plan To Be Launched At Public Meeting TonightFerbane is the second Offaly town to obtain funding.
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Two Offaly Reps Appointed To Gaisce Youth Ambassdor PanelKilcormac's Eoin Moylan and Tullamore's Isabel Browne are in this year's group.
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Yellow Rain Alert Issued For Midlands And 14 Counties From TonightThe warning is set to be in place for 24 hours.
Sport
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Midlands Volunteers Honoured By Federation Of Irish SportA ceremony for the Volunteers in Sport Awards will take place later this month.
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NFL: Positive Second Half Not Enough For Offaly At Home To CorkOffaly are still waiting for their opening league points.
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Gurranabraher Produce Strong Second Half To Defeat Portlaoise PanthersPanthers sit in ninth place in the table.
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Athlone Town Begin New Season With Home WinIt's the club's first league win since May 2025.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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6,000 Trees Distributed Creating New Habitats Across OffalyThe Hares Corner project is one of 26 projects currently managed by the Burrenbeo Trust.
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Laois Locals Gather For EP MeetingThe AGM gets underway at 7pm this evening.
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Midlands Musician Survey LaunchingThe information will help develop free workshop programmes for artists in the region.
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Rose Of Tralee Steals DWTS Spotlight With Perfect RumbaKatelyn Cummins scored 39 points yesterday.
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🎉 WIN at the Home & Energy Expo 2026Visit the Corelogic Robotics stand on the day for your chance to win an M10 robotic lawnmower — a smart, hands-free solution for modern homes.
Entry is on the day only at the CoreLogic Robotics stand — winner selected at the event.
🗓️ Sunday, 22nd February, 11am–4pm, Tullamore
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🎉 WIN on the day at the Home & Energy Expo 2026!Be in with a chance to win the market’s fastest drying cabinet from Energy Superstore Ireland — a simple and efficient solution ideal for heavier garments like turnout gear and workwear.
✔️ Stable extendable & folding hangers
✔️ Robust construction
✔️ 6 automatic programs
Entry is on the day only, so make sure to visit the stand at the event 👌
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WIN a €100 meal Gift Card for Batoni's Restaurant in Emo!🍽Have you dinner plans next weekend? We’ve a lovely one lined up for you…
This Friday on Drivetime, you could win a €100 meal Gift Card for @batonis Restaurant in Emo! Tune in
between 3pm and 7pm for your chance to win.
Batoni’s award-winning restaurant is known for its locally sourced, seasonal produce and welcoming
atmosphere right here in Co. Laois. And don’t forget their February offer – a 3 course set menu for €36.95, available all day Thursday and Friday up to 5.30pm. -
WIN A Pair of Tickets to see Michael Bublé live at Malahide Castle on June 27thWIN Michael Bublé tickets 🎤✨
We’ve a pair of tickets to see Michael Bublé live at Malahide Castle on June 27th – with special guest Gabrielle!
Listen to Drivetime with Roy this week from 3–7pm for your chance to win on air.
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WIN a €50 gift card for Taraa Indian RestaurantWe’ve teamed up with Taraa Indian Restaurant in Kinnegad to give away a €50 gift card every day this week on The Afternoon Show!
Tune in from 12pm to 3pm, Monday to Friday, for your chance to win.
Taraa is now open on Main Street, Kinnegad — offering fine dining and takeaway, Wednesday to Sunday from 4.30 to 10.30pm.
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Podcasts
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Midlands Today with Will FaulknerWeek 7 - Tuesday
From flood zoning fears and SNA cuts to energy fund reform — it’s all on today’s Midlands Today.
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The Big StoryDecision To Reduce Allocation For SNAs In Schools Makes No Sense
Aisling Donoher says her son won't be able to attend school if Rath National School loses two SNAs next September.
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The Big StoryPeople Presumed We Were A Happy Couple But Behind Closed Doors It Was Anything But Happy
Kirsty Fitzpatrick was assaulted by her former partner in February 2024.