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Midlands News
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Laois Parks Honoured With Green Flags For Community And Environmental Excellence
An Taisce recognised 128 green spaces with awards this year.
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Laois Sports Hub Opens For Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled Athletes
The VIP Hub in Portlaoise by Laois Sports Partnership is the first of its kind in Ireland.
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Nominations Open For 2026 Offaly Business Awards
The Tullamore and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards takes place in January.
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IFA Welcomes Sean Kelly’s Lead Role In EU CAP Environmental Report
The MEP will draft CAP, food safety, climate, and animal welfare policy for 2028–2034.
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Kare Honours Three Decades Of Community Employment Success
The company has operations in Offaly, Kildare and Wicklow.
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Enterprise Minister Defends Construction Sector Numbers
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says there's enough workers to meet housing plan demands.
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Medication Management Failings Flagged At Disability Centre In Laois
The Portlaoise facility met or substantially met 12 other regulations during its August inspection.
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Laois TD Questions Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme Over Site Clearance
The IFFPG maintains that all site waste under their jurisdiction has been eliminated.
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Government’s Long Awaited Housing Strategy Criticised By Sinn Féin
The new housing plan aims to build 300,000 homes by 2030.
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Former GAA Referee Sentenced To Six Years And Nine Months For Abuse Of Niece
Thomas Howard pleaded guilty to a number of charges.
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Approval Delays Leave Laois Town Vulnerable With Flooding
Mountmellick has suffered flooding across the town over the past week.
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Offaly Journalist Recognised As Podcast Wins News & Current Affairs Award
The first ever All Ireland Podcast Awards took place last night.
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Taoiseach Pledges To Support Fastway Workers And Contractors
Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the matter with Micheal Martin.
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Man Released In Laois Under Cross-Border Terrorism Investigation Linked To Sinn Fein Senator
He also attended a rally for President Connolly during her election campaign.
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Strong Winds And Rain Expected Today For Most Of Country
Significant rain is expected throughout the day with a risk of flooding.
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Man Arrested In Relation To Terrorism-Related Laois Investigation Released
Three men have been held over the investigation over the last week.
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Midlands Autism Group Calls For Action As 16,000 Children Await Assessments
The figure has grown since the first quarter of the year.
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Westmeath Heritage Park Awarded Funding Under Rural Tourism Fund
Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park is among 11 projects to receive supports.
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Blooming Minds Circle Creates Community For Neurodivergent Children In Laois
Blooming Minds Circle formed last January.
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Weather Warning Issued For 13 Counties
County's in Leinster are under warning from 11am tomorrow.
Sports
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Laois Sports Hub Opens For Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled Athletes
The VIP Hub in Portlaoise by Laois Sports Partnership is the first of its kind in Ireland.
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Shane Lowry In Contention At DP World Tour Championship
The Offaly man goes into the weekend just three shots off the top of the leaderboard.
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Leinster Glory On The Line For Camross
The Laois side take on Na Fianna of Meath this Sunday.
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Republic Of Ireland Stun Portugal To Keep World Cup Hopes Alive
Troy Parrott scored a first half double to seal victory.
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Fulfilling Leinster Potential The Goal For Tullamore
The Offaly champions take on The Down's this Sunday.
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Portlaoise Panthers Welcome Titans BC To The Midlands
Panthers are currently 6-0 in the league so far.
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Robbie Henshaw Named To Start For Wallabies Clash
The Athlone man starts for the second week in a row.
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Portarlington Looking To Continue Leinster Campaign
The Laois champions travel to Louth this Sunday for a quarter final.
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Big Opportunity For The Down's And Tullamore In Leinster
The winners will progress to a semi-final in two weeks time.
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Shane Lowry Cards Opening Round 68 At DP World Tour Championship
The Offaly man is three shots off the top.
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Brian Shelly Appointed Technical Director Of Athlone Town
Mr Shelly has previously worked in Australia and New Zealand.
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David Gillick Pays Tribute To Tullamore Harriers
The book explore the different challenges he has faced in his career.
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Buccaneers Rugby Raise Over €4.5k For Westmeath Hospice
Two coffee mornings were held by the club.
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Tommy Doyle Retires From Inter County Hurling
The Lough Lene Gaels man enjoyed 13 years for the Lake County.
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Shane Lowry Commits To DP World Tour
A new 10 year deal has been announced.
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Lusmagh Book Leinster Intermediate Semi-Final Spot
The Offaly Senior B Champions were too strong for Ballyfin.
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CCFL: Wins For Coolraine Mountmellick United And Monksland United
Coolraine were the biggest winners in the Premier Division.
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Alan Sheehan Sacked As Swansea City Manager
The Athlone man departs with the club 18th in the Championship table.
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Westmeath Footballer Shares Addiction Journey With TDs And Senators
Luke Loughlin has been dealing with his addiction since a young age.
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KK Are A Good Team And They Pushed Us - Adrian Mullen
Ballyhale Shamrocks defeated the Offaly champions in the Leinster quarter final.
Business News
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Nominations Open For 2026 Offaly Business Awards
The Tullamore and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards takes place in January.
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Laois County Council Announces 7.4% Budget Boost For 2026
Over €132m has been allocated by the County Council.
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Westmeath County Council To Boost Housing Budget By 16% In 2026 Draft Plan
The overall budget is expected to go directly toward housing.
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Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards Celebrate The Best In Local Food, Drink, And Tourism
The winners were announced at a sold out gala event in Offaly last night.
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Irish Home Improvement Loans Soar To Record Levels
The average amount sits at over €12,800.
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SIPTU Renews Industrial Action Plans At Offaly Food Plant
Two work stoppages will begin at the end of this week.
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Offaly Community Groups Receive Over €164k In Funding From Bord na Móna
Organisations are receiving funding through the 2025 Mountlucas Community Gains Scheme.
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Growing Industry Driving Rise In Property Prices - Laois Auctioneer
The median price of a house in Portlaoise has significantly risen.
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Ryanair CEO Pleased With Jump In Profits
Profits surged during a six month period this year.
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ESB Networks Invests €6.5m In Laois Training Centre
The Portlaoise centre will use the funding to strengthen ESB’s national network.
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Offaly MEP Eyes Growth For Irish Whiskey During EU-India Trade Talks
Irish whiskey exports to India have risen over the past five years despite tariffs.
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Midlands Town Facing Major Job Losses
Fastway Couriers' parent company is pointing to inflation, rising costs, and market pressure.
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Laois Service Station Reopens After Multi-Million Euro Redevelopment
The Applegreen in Portlaoise returns with new shopping and dining options.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Offaly Journalist Recognised As Podcast Wins News & Current Affairs Award
The first ever All Ireland Podcast Awards took place last night.
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Communities Invited to Apply for New Peatlands and Natura Grants
Closing date for submission of applications is 9th January 2026
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Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards Celebrate The Best In Local Food, Drink, And Tourism
The winners were announced at a sold out gala event in Offaly last night.
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Laois Choir Strikes Gold At Pride Of Place Awards
The Timahoe Male Choir took home the prize last Friday.
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Country Music Night To Take Place In Laois
The event takes place in Durrow on Saturday evening.
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Offaly Blogger Shares Cost Saving Christmas Gift Tips
Offaly's Caz Mooney runs irishbudgeting.com and shares her top advice.
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Midlands Pride Festival Kicks Off Today
Heartlands Pride 2025 will take place from the 7th - 9th of November.
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Half A Million Granted For Midlands Outdoor Recreation Projects
Nature and tourism amenities in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath are in line for new funding.
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Popular Laois Forest Named In Coillte Top 20
A Slieve Bloom forest is among the most popular in Ireland.
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Frightfully Fun Events Taking Place In The Midlands This Halloween
Here's your guide to what's happening in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath this Halloween.
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Midlands Founded Dance School Wins Big At National Awards
Leinster School of Dance was founded in Moate.
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024