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Midlands News
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Irish Food Safety System Strong Despite BSE Case - IFA
President of the body, Laois's Francie Gorman says it proves Ireland's system is doing its job.
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No Confidence Motion Serves No One - John Clendennen
The Fine Gael TD believes the government should be allowed to focus on tackling the cost of living.
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Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €158K
Seizures were made in the Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare Europort.
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It Takes A Lot Of Work To Go Viral - Midlands Social Media Expert
Duncan Tout left his job in the UK after his dog gathered over 70k followers on TikTok.
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Sentencing Of €8.4m Cocaine Pilot Delayed By Appointing New Legal Team
The sentencing at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court has been moved to July 27th.
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Westmeath Deli Worker Given Suspended Sentence Following Break-In Incident
The incident occurred in April 2025.
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Fuel Price Protest: Coimisiún Na Meán Asked To Investigate Media Coverage
The government's suite of solutions will cost over half a billion euro.
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Laois Man Found Guilty Of Sharon Crean Manslaughter To Be Sentenced In May
His sentencing is set for May 15th.
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Independent Midlands TD's To Back No Confidence Motion
Carol Nolan and Brian Stanley are indicating they will support Sinn Fein's motion.
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Emeis Ireland Reports Financial Impact Following Nursing Home Exposé
The midlands nursing home is still recovering financially.
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Midlands Hospitals Struggle As Waiting Lists Top 35,000
Tullamore recorded the highest number of its inpatient on waiting lists.
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Midlands Lifeboat Crew Springs Into Action During Training Exercise
Members of Lough Ree RNLI underwent a rescue mission during one of their training sessions.
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Government Housing Scheme Under Fire Over Low Uptake
Only four counties have taken part.
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Gardaí Arrest Man After Two Westmeath Business Attacks
The incidents took place yesterday.
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Midlands Nominees To Be Recognised At RDS Forestry And Woodland Awards
The awards take place this Thursday.
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BnM Planning Two Gas Fired Power Plants For Offaly
A 570 and 140 megawatt plant are planned for the county.
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Westmeath Councillor Demands Safety Measures For Crossing
Athlone Councillor Frankie Keena is seeking further measures after an accident on a crossing outside Cornamaddy National School.
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COSMOS Star Party Returns To Offaly Tomorrow
Midlands Astronomy Club host the event tomorrow at Teach Lea Community Centre in Tullamore.
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Midlands Ambassadors Appointed For Census Exhibition
It's in advance of the landmark release of the 1926 Census of Population records on 18th April.
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Fuel Price Protest: Government Announce Fuel Price Cut
The measures take effect from midnight on Tuesday.
Sports
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Leinster SFC: Five First Half Goals Clinch Quarter Final Spot For Westmeath
They will now face Meath in the next round.
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Wexford See Off Athlone Town In First Division
Adam Verdon's free kick separated the two sides.
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Leinster SFC: Laois Earn Quarter Final Place With Win Away To Offaly
The O'Moore County were nine point winners over their neighbours.
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England Too Strong For Ireland In Women's Six Nations
Anna McGann came off the bench to score a try for her side.
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Rory McIlroy Wins Back To Back Masters Titles
The 36 year old is now a six time major winner.
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Lowry And McIlroy Set For Masters Showdown
Both golfers are sitting inside the top 4 ahead of Sunday's finale.
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Athlone Town Searching For Back To Back Wins In First Division
Wexford are tonight's opponents.
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Injury Blow Puts Kielan Woods’ Grand National Ride In Jeopardy
The Athlone man suffered a bad fall during the 2m3f handicap hurdle at Fontwell.
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Offaly See Off Meath In Leinster U20 Hurling Championship
Offaly now have two wins from two.
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Leinster SFC: Offaly Looking To Win First Competitive Game In 2026
The Faithful welcome Laois to O'Connor Park tomorrow.
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Westmeath’s Inny FC U12s Reach Connaught Final
The team played every game away from home.
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Aoife Dalton Named To Start For Ireland's Opener In Women's Six Nations
Former Buccaneers player Anna McGann is in the reserves.
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Opening Round Of 70 For Shane Lowry At Masters
The Offaly man is just three shots off the top.
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Leinster SFC: Laois Aiming To Build On Positive League Campaign
Laois face Offaly in a midlands derby this Saturday.
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Offaly Travel To Meath For Leinster U20 Hurling Championship Clash
Offaly were winners in their opening game of the campaign.
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Wins For Laois, Offaly And Westmeath In Leinster U20 Football Championships
All three sides have secured places in the knockout stages.
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Shane Lowry Gets Masters Journey Underway This Afternoon
The Offaly man tees off at 2:43pm.
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Leinster SFC: Longford The First Outing For Westmeath
The winners will go on to face Meath in the quarter finals.
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Midlands Sides Continue U20 Leinster Football Campaigns This Evening
Offaly begin at 6:30pm, while Laois and Westmeath are both out at 7:30pm.
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We're All Rooting For Shane Lowry - Donagh McArdle
The Offaly man looks to win a second major come Sunday night.
Business News
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Major Grants Announced For Historic Structures In The Midlands
Belvedere House will receive the highest amount across the midlands.
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Midlands 103 Presenter Appointed Managing Partner At O’Reilly Consulting Group
Ronan Berry takes on the role at the HR Firm.
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Site Of Leprino Cheese In Laois Goes On Sale For €12m
130 jobs are expected to be lost due to its upcoming closure.
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Laois Lidl Store Given Green Light
The plans involve the demolition of eight buildings in Mountmellick.
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Enterprise Minister Welcomes Creation of 400 Jobs
Manna Air Delivery is creating positions across their Irish and US operations.
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Insurance Costs Continue Upward Trend Despite Reform Measures
The price of car insurance has risen by 20% in four year.
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Various Factors Behind Employees Quitting - Laois CEO
Camross's Colin Donnery from FRS Recruitment says the science of quitting a job is complicated.
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Midlands Social Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Apply To Impact Programme
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is running the nine month course.
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Tanaiste Sending Enterprise Minister To Laois
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is being asked to focus on investment for Laois.
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New Refurbished Penneys Opens In Laois
The revamp has brought with it a number of new jobs.
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Offaly Hotel Wins Social Media Award
The County Arms Birr picked up the honour at the first ever Wedding Venue Awards.
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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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It Takes A Lot Of Work To Go Viral - Midlands Social Media Expert
Duncan Tout left his job in the UK after his dog gathered over 70k followers on TikTok.
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Photos: Mount Temple Fundraiser
"A Night with the Stars"
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Electric Picnic Organisers Apply For 2026 Festival Licence In Laois
80,000 people are expected to turn out for this year's festival.
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Kanye West Seeks Dialogue With Jewish Community After UK Ban
Wireless Festival was cancelled after the rapper was denied entry into the UK.
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Electric Picnic Organiser Sees UK Festival Cancelled After Kanye West Booking
Wireless Festival has received criticism for the inclusion of the 48 year old.
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PHOTOS: Mullingar Carers Concert
The event was held in the Greville Arms Hotel on Tuesday night.
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Niall Horan Tickets On Sale At 10am
The Mullingar man will play three nights at Dublin's 3Arena.
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Tolü Makay Announces Tour
She was in the final of Dancing With The Stars.
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Niall Horan Announces Extra Show Due To Demand
Tickets are on sale tomorrow at 10am.
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Luke Thomas And The Swing Cats Welcome Special Guest At Birr Theatre
Frankly My Dear blends elements of Jazz and Broadway.
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National Lottery Calls On Midlands' Winner To Collect Million Euro Prize
This is the sixth National Lottery millionaire of the year.
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Niall Horan Announces Irish Tour Dates
The Mullingar man is releasing his new album.
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Tullamore Trad Fest 2026 Taking Place This Weekend
There will be live concerts, intimate sessions, and workshops.
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024