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Over 100 SNA's have gathered outside this afternoon with more set to join.

Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is running the event from her own experience this Sunday in Mullingar.

The local authority say they have advised residents of Esker Hills in Portlaoise of the outbreak.

There is currently no shared EU definition of rape due to disagreements among member states.

They're asking members of the public to record any sightings online  as part of the IPCC'S 'Hop To It' Survey.

Ciaran Mullooly is warning it undermines democratic process and legal certainty within the bloc.

The number of children homeless in the midlands has risen.

35 members of the Dáil declared rental income from property or land last year.

She says it followed a day after raising council concerns about county potholes.

The Minister of State for European Affairs is visiting Laois and Offaly today.

The annual fundraiser features PJ breakfasts, teddy bear picnics and games in aid of charity.

Members of Bord Bia have been calling for Larry Murrin to step down as Chair.

St.Fintan's National School has 123 pupils in the school.

Miya Connolly Loonam was in Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin.

Henry McGowan was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of his father in Ballyfin Demesne.

The Geodirectory Commercial Buildings report for Q4 2025 shows Offaly had the highest vacancy rate at 15.3%.

This years awards is taking place in Portlaoise on March 25th.

Niall has been posting teasers of new music on social media.

Fine Gael's Paddy Buggy feels there should be clearer rules on drones.

The Irish Farmers Association will protest outside the Agriculture Minister's office in Kildare on Saturday.

Offaly are aiming to avoid a fifth straight league defeat.

A win can move Westmeath towards securing promotion.

Buccs are currently seventh in the Division 2B table.

Laois and Offaly are hoping to bounce back from defeats in the previous round.

The Clara man is eight shots off the pace.

Athlone Town have won their opening two league games.

Ciara Maher is one of Offaly's most prominent players.

Limerick were 15 point winners over Tipperary last weekend.

Panthers take on Killarney Cougars this weekend.

Lowry tees off at 12:20pm at the Cognizant Classic.

Laois take on midlands rivals Westmeath this Sunday.

Patsy Joyce suffered defeat in his opening bout earlier this week.

All three midlands teams will be in action this Saturday.

Ireland will take on Azerbaijan and Luxembourg over the next week.

Panthers remain on six points in the league standings.

Mullingar Athletic and Monksland United played out a seven goal thriller.

The Faithful have lost all four of their games in Division Two.

The O'Moore County surrendered a late lead to fall against Clare on Sunday.

Laois fell to defeat in Division Three, while Offaly's game was called off.

Both counties progress to round three of the league.

There is uncertainty following President Trump's tariffs.

CAP supports farm incomes, food production, rural communities and environmental objectives.

It comes as the Irish Hotels Federation holds annual conference in Killarney.

The loans provide assistance for buyers who can’t secure enough funding from banks.

He succeeds Pat O'Neill.

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien was in Tullamore earlier today.

The annual IDA report places the region last in terms of client employment numbers.

Mullingar is receiving the award.

It is Ireland’s national platform for space technology development. 

The programme supports small and medium businesses.

Removal of the limit was approved this week.

The latest stats from the Government show a small increase from 2024 to 2025.

Helium will receive a €3,000 grant through Lidl's first ever Green Fund.

The measure will be approved by the Seanad today.

Shops in Cork, Donegal, and Dublin have also been found in breach by the CCPC.

New research from JobLeads shows just 3.7% of jobs in Ireland are fully remote.

Carers allowance is counted as income in Westmeath’s rent calculations.

Clonmacnoise Visitor Centre, Sean's Bar and the Sheraton Athlone Hotel have all picked up CIE Tours Awards.

The Applegreen in Portlaoise returns with new shopping and dining options.

Niall has been posting teasers of new music on social media.

The design is called ‘La La Lu Veil’.

The Midlands Reality TV star was on The Traitors US. 

Katelyn Cummins scored a perfect score of 50 yesterday evening.

An estimated 44,000 people in Ireland get cancer each year.

Michael English is asking people to get regular checkups.

Six new songs feature on the bands new EP.

Filming takes place this Saturday.

The TUS scientist is being honoured by the University of Strathclyde.

The Hares Corner project is one of 26 projects currently managed by the Burrenbeo Trust.

The AGM gets underway at 7pm this evening.

The information will help develop free workshop programmes for artists in the region.

Katelyn Cummins scored 39 points yesterday.

The Lemonheads were due to play Forest Fest in Emo.

Mullingar is receiving the award.

Mullingar's Mairead Loughman is celebrating a decade in business this year.

FRS Co-Op is a multi-sector co-op operating across multiple services.

Robert Sheehan is applying for planning permission for works on his Cork farmhouse.

Alison Spittle will be on her new tour next month.

The public have until the end of the month to apply to run a youth theatre in Portlaoise.