News
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Gardaí Seek Public's Assistance In Finding Missing Laois Teenager15-year-old Kealan Burns was last seen at Laois Shopping Centre in Portlaoise on Tuesday evening,
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Six Hours Spent By RNLI On Call Out Over WeekendLough Ree RNLI spent six hours on call with no injuries reported.
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ESB Actively Working To Fix Electricity Issues In Laois Housing EstateThe delays have kept 80 families from moving into the Sandwood estate in Portlaoise.
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Irish Rural Link Make Call For Funds On Farm SafetyIrish Rural Link and AgriKids have teamed up to advocate for funding on the issue.
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Midlands Families Receiving €3m Back To School AllowanceNationally €47.5 million will be given.
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Fire Services Remain At Scene Of Fire In OffalyThe fire is on Emmett Street in Birr.
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Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warning Affecting MidlandsIt's in place until 4 pm today.
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Decarbonisation Process Begins In Offaly TownOffaly County Council are starting their hot water tank scheme to fuel homes in Tullamore.
Sport
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Westmeath Suffer Extra Time Heartbreak Against TyroneThe Lake County lost out by three points.
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Ireland Secure Record Breaking Win Over PortugalDarragh Murray and Cormac Izuchukwu featured for the side.
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Offaly Seal All Ireland Camogie Final Appearance With Win Over AntrimDavid Sullivan's side were one point winners over Ulster side Antrim.
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Athlone Town Extend Lead At Top Of Women's Premier DivisionTown were 2-0 winners over Wexford Youths.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Maura Higgins Is Entering The Love Island VillaThe midlands bombshell is taking over a new role in the hit TV series.
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Scripts Festival Returns To Midlands For 2025Ireland's Playwriting Festival runs until Sunday for its 11th edition in Birr.
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Ballycommon Trailhead Officially OpensThe sustainable mobility and tourism strategy officially opened this week.
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Westmeath Bombshell In Latest Love Island RecouplingMullingar's Billykiss Azeed kicked off Casa Amor.
WIN
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💦 ULTIMATE BAYSPORTS GIVEAWAY! 💦Want to make a splash this summer? We’re giving one lucky family the full Baysports experience on the shores of Lough Ree, Athlone! 🌊🏖️
🎁 Prize for 4 includes:
✅ Season Waterpark Passes – unlimited access July 2025–July 2026
✅ Lakeside Sauna & Hot Tub Passes – one-time relaxing experience
✅ Meal Deals – tasty treats from the on-site food truck
Bounce, slide, and paddle through Ireland’s largest inflatable waterpark, or chill in style at SauNua. The adventure of the summer awaits! ☀️
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Forest Fest 2025🎉 WIN your way to Forest Fest at Emo 2025! 🌲🎶
We’ve got 5 pairs of day passes to give away for this epic weekend in Emo, Co. Laois – July 25–27!
🎤 Featuring Travis, Franz Ferdinand, Manic Street Preachers, The Stranglers & loads more!
🎟️ Choose Friday, Saturday or Sunday – it’s up to you!
📻 Tune into Drivetime with Roy Jennings all this week, weekdays 3–7pm on Midlands 103 to get your hands on tickets! -
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Podcasts
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Let's Go Green with Aisling O'RourkeEpisode 137
This week on Let’s Go Green, Aisling O’Rourke highlights Plastic Free July, celebrates Ireland’s food heritage with Seed Savers, and shares life-saving summer water safety tips.
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Midlands Today with Will FaulknerWeek 29 - Monday
Gridlock, green goals, and great heights—Monday’s show tracked national infrastructure woes, local climate action, and one man’s global climbing quest.
