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Midlands News
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Laois Gardai Seize Car With Wrong Insurance Disc
The driver was spotted on the M7 on Saturday with a disc in the windscreen, but not for the vehicle.
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Westmeath Domestic Abuse Support Service Bridging Service Gap
Esker House is providing temporary support after the winded down closure of Westmeath Support Service Against Domestic Abuse.
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Former Midlands TD Decries Bertie Ahern Neglect
John Moloney thinks the former Fianna Fail leader should have been considered for the Presidency.
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Offaly Man "Loved His Family To The End Of The Earth" - Road Crash Victim Laid To Rest
Stephen Mooney was given a guard of honour at St Mary's Church in Edenderry.
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Laois Nursing Home Fails HIQA Inspection Over Handling Of Challenging Behaviour
St Brigid's Hospital in Portlaoise was found non-compliant in two regulation areas.
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Investigation Launched Into Online Threat Against Tánaiste
Security analyst from Mullingar Declan Power says the investigation will require lots of protocol.
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Laois Motorist Caught Speeding On National Slowdown Day
A speed enforcement is in operation until midnight.
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'Justice Systems Support Abusers' - Westmeath Woman
Mullingar's Hazel Behan says it's typical of how justice is delivered.
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IRHA Warns Of Economic Threat Amid Lack Of Drivers
The association says the shortage will drive up grocery prices.
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Midlands MEP Praises Laois Community Outreach Group
Nina Carberry paid a visit to a Laois town.
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Gardaí Investigating Laois Car Theft
The incident took place in Portlaoise.
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"We Think It's Very Unfair" - Westmeath Hotel Set For IPAS Renewal
Harry's Hotel is expected to renew its IPAS contract for another year.
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Electric Picnic Shutdown: Self-Test Breathalysers Available
The RSA wants people to make sure they're under the limit before getting behind the wheel.
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EP Traffic Delays After Crash
The incident happened in County Laois this afternoon.
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Increase In Homelessness Figures In Midlands
The Department of Housing's latest report shows 213 adults accessed emergency accommodation in July.
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Annual Memorial Walk For Fiona Pender Takes Place This Weekend
The Tullamore woman was last seen on August 23rd 1996.
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Warning Issued On Asian Hornets In Country
Tullamore's Frankie De Dobbelaere from the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Association says the Asian Hornet could cause problems.
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Irish Peacekeepers Need Meaningful Mission After Lebanon
Retired Westmeath Defence Forces sergeant Noel O'Callaghan feels peacekeepers need to keep building after Lebanon.
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Hundreds Of School Secretaries and Caretakers Protest In Athlone
It's part of the second day of an indefinite strike for pension rights.
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Over €165k Cannabis And Cocaine Seized In Westmeath
Cannabis herb, cannabis resin, cocaine and a hydraulic press were seized during the operation.
Sports
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Shane Lowry Selected For European Ryder Cup Team
The Offaly man will be competing at his third Ryder Cup.
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Athlone Town Suffer Another Defeat In First Division
Town haven't won a competitive game since May.
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Offaly SFC: Tullamore Ruthless In Their Display Against Shamrocks
The win secures a knockout place for the champions.
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Ann Marie McGlynn Wins Ladies Race At Tullamore Half Marathon
The Offaly woman was four minutes clear of her nearest competitor.
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Athlone Town Confirm Europa Cup Qualifiers Spot
Town booked their place with a 2-0 win over Red Star Belgrade.
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Women's Flyfishing Introductory Day To Take Place In The Midlands
Laois Angling Centre will host the event.
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Midlands Players Named To Start For Ireland's World Cup Clash With Spain.
Scott Bemand's side secured victory over Japan in their opening fixture.
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Tullamore And Shamrocks Will Be A Tight Affair - Brian Gavin
The two sides clash in O'Connor Park on Saturday.
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Shane Lowry Relying On Captain's Picks To Make Ryder Cup Team
The Offaly man missed out on automatic qualification.
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Wins For St Loman's, Mullingar Shamrocks And Killucan In Westmeath Ladies Championship
The Down's and St Mary's was postponed.
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Offaly SFC: Tullamore And Shamrocks The Clash Of The Weekend
Three games take place this weekend in round four.
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Athlone Town Welcome Cobh Ramblers In First Division
Town are looking for a first win since May.
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We Can Compete In Europe - Kayleigh Shine
Athlone Town have a chance to secure European football on Saturday.
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Kilcormac Killoughey See Off Tullamore In Offaly Senior Camogie Championship
Three games take place this evening.
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Westmeath SHC: Castletown Geoghegan Looking To Continue Unbeaten Start
A win over Fr Dalton's will be their fourth of the season.
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Champions League Dream Comes To An End For Athlone Town
Town were beaten 3-1 by Breidablik in the Netherlands.
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Big Wins For Ballyroan And St Conleth's In Laois Ladies Football Championship
Portlaoise and Sarsfield's clash went down to the wire.
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Wins For Crookedwood, St Brigid's And Drumraney In Westmeath Camogie Championship
Castletown Geoghegan and Clonkill was the only game to end without a winner.
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Athlone Town Aiming To Continue Champions League Run
Colin Fortune's side face Breidablik in the Netherlands.
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Offaly SFC: Bracknagh Land Crucial Win Over Clonbullogue
Bracknagh came out on top over their local rivals on Sunday.
Business News
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IRHA Warns Of Economic Threat Amid Lack Of Drivers
The association says the shortage will drive up grocery prices.
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Laois Brewery Warns Fans "Not" To Smuggle IPA Beer Into Electric Picnic
Ballykilcavan Brewery is unable to sell its beer at the festival.
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Hiring: Laois Waste Management Company Going On Recruitment Drive
Enva is looking to hire for a wide range of positions.
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Enterprise Minister Reveal Plans To Support Firms Through Tariffs
The plans include an export credit insurance scheme for exporters.
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Midlands MEP Wants Attention On Drinks Industry Amid 15% Tariff
Irish drinks producers are facing a tariff.
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15% Tariffs Ceiling On Pharmaceutical And Semiconductor Exports Confirmed
The agreement announced today follows months of negotiations.
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900 Midlands Businesses Benefit From Upskilling
Skillnet Ireland says they're developing talent that Irish businesses need through upskilling and reskilling.
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Shocking And Regrettable - SIPTU's Reaction To Laois Cheese Plant Closure
Leprino Cheese made the announcement yesterday.
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Midlands Pubs Being Converted Into Residential Units
Stats from the Department of Housing show the number of changes made.
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Dovida Homecare To Host National Hiring Week Next Month
The home care provider is aiming to hire 60 new caregivers.
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Future Ticketing To Continue Partnership With Shamrock Rovers
The Offaly business has been working with the club since 2016.
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Midlands Jobs At Risk As Fashion Accessories Chain Collapses
There is two shops located in Westmeath.
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Offaly Discovery Park Set For €350k Investment
It follows an investment of €30m under the Trail Network Development Scheme.
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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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Electric Picnic Shutdown: Self-Test Breathalysers Available
The RSA wants people to make sure they're under the limit before getting behind the wheel.
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Electric Picnic Countdown: Chappell Roan And Hozier Set To Open EP With A Bang
This year's first night boasts a stellar line-up.
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Electric Picnic Countdown: Official Traffic Plan Released
It's as 85,000 concert-goers prepare to gather.
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Laois Brewery Warns Fans "Not" To Smuggle IPA Beer Into Electric Picnic
Ballykilcavan Brewery is unable to sell its beer at the festival.
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Electric Picnic Countdown: ‘Stradbally is the centre of the world’
Excitement is building ahead of the 2025 renewal of the festival.
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Electric Picnic Swears Against Silencing Artists
Festival Republic's Melvin Benn says he's delighted to have Kneecap on this year's lineup.
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Electric Picnic Countdown: Stradbally Facing Changeable Weather
Alan O'Reilly is forecasting mixed conditions for the weekend.
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Midlands Circus Performer Speaks Out On Laois St Patrick's Day Controversy
Businesses and entertainers went public over the lack of payment.
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EP 2026 Tickets On Sale This September
The festival in 2026 will take place from the 28th-30th of August.
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Half Of Victims Repaid In Alleged Electric Picnic Ticket Scam
One woman lost €360 despite knowing the accused personally.
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Head Of Electric Picnic Speaks Out Over Alleged EP Ticket Fraud
It comes as Gardaí in Laois identified a young woman as the focus of their inquiries.
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"Glamorous" Young Woman Identified In Electric Picnic Ticket Scam
Investigating gardaí have identified a woman in her 20's in relation to a widespread scam.
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Laois Gardaí Issue Public Warning Over Event Ticket Fraud
Electric Picnic is just a week and half away.
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Laois Woman Wins Rose of Tralee 2025
She also wins global travel prize worth €25,000 and a Kia Niro car for a year!
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Midlands Roses Taking To The Stage Tonight For 2025 Rose Of Tralee
There's roses representing Laois and Offaly this year.
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'The Last Dance's - Offaly's Last Standing Nightclub
Gary Hoctor and Nicky Larkin will produce 'The Last Dance'.
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Laois Producer's Ukrainian Language Film Named As Ireland's Selection For The Oscars
Sanatorium is entered into the International Feature Film Category.
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Internet Slang Is Reshaping Language - Midlands Lecturer
The dictionary only adds terms likely to have lasting impact.
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Jim O'Connor Memorial Castle To Castle Swim Returns For 3rd Year
People taking part, will swim from Rindoon Castle in Roscommon to Athlone Castle.
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2025 Rose Of Tralee Kicks Off Tonight
Three Midlands Roses take to the stage, representing Laois, Offaly and Longford.