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A sequence of truck collisions took place on the M7 this morning.

A stricken lorry is responsible for the congestion.

Over 50 events will be held over the weekend of March 27th-29th.

A motorist in Laois was caught doing over double the speeding limit.

An application was turned down in November due to funding.

Drivers are warned that poor visibility and isolated flooding could make driving hazardous.

John Clendennen feels there is more that can be done to grow businesses in Offaly.

From consumerism to AI - here's the full list of Midlands schools at the RDS this year.

It's ahead of the deal's final vote on Friday and a national rally in Athlone the following day.

Westmeath County Council are approving the conversion of Mullingar's Millmount House.

The expansion Banagher Chilling would have brought 110 new permanent jobs.

The Midlands 103 Home and Energy Show will be at the Tullamore Court Hotel on February 22nd.

Portlaoise First Responders will install three AEDs, and VIP Hub will host an inclusive sports event in Laois.

The road works will be in place until June 26th.

Busy roads are being gritted first.

A decision is due February 25th.

Permission was refused on December 30th.

Nollaig na mBan is being celebrated today.

Older residents from across the county are now travelling to Tullamore to receive their payments.

Applications are now open for the roles at Dovida.

It brings an end to the campaign for the Tullamore school.

The tournament gets underway this Friday.

MTU Kerry were too strong over the course of the 60 minutes.

Offaly and Westmeath can meet each other if they both win this evening.

MTU Kerry are the opponents.

Sweeney takes over from Pat Roe.

Offaly take on Meath in the O'Byrne Cup quarter final tomorrow evening.

The Offaly man returns to the ring for the first time since September.

David Elebert will be part of Ian Ryan's backroom team.

The Athlone man is set to feature against La Rochelle this Saturday.

Laois lost out to Dublin in the first round.

Offaly, Galway and Westmeath all advanced to the semi-finals.

The Offaly golfer will join Rory McIlroy.

The Laois side were heavily beaten in the end.

The Athlone club overcame Scotstown in Cavan yesterday.

Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are all in action this Sunday.

Grainne Walsh has been active on her social media over the past month.

It's only the club's second win of the season.

The new season gets underway in a few months.

Westmeath Filmmaker Anna May Mullins is the producer of GAA 70's - Réabhlóid Shóisialta.

The expansion Banagher Chilling would have brought 110 new permanent jobs.

Applications are now open for the roles at Dovida.

The Enterprise Minister says skills development must be a focus going forward.

Brian Stanley says there needs to be a greater investment in IDA jobs for Laois.

Excel Recruitment Salary Guide for 2026 shows one of five employees are looking to switch to a new role.

Mullingar's Michael O'Leary says Micheál Martin needs to explain why no progress has been made.

Ericsson could be moving to the Garrycastle IDA park.

The Charter Medical Campus in Mullingar is set to expand its Midlands workforce by up to 200 jobs.

17 new tourism projects are being funded under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.

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

Over 50 events will be held over the weekend of March 27th-29th.

Nollaig na mBan is being celebrated today.

The duo achieved the top score on the competition’s opening night.

Mundy and Chasing Abbey are lined up to play on the third day of the New Year's Festival.

Nationally, Sophie and Jack are top of the list for baby names.

Further events are planned in Meath, Longford, and Dublin.

"They Say It Might Rain " is co-written by Clonaslee woman Evelyn Cusack and Seamus Walsh.

TG4 is airing the best bits from the 2025 edition in Stradbally.

The Driving Home for Christmas singer passed away yesterday at the age of 74.

Clonad's Keira Meacle is spending her third Christmas in Perth.

The event kicks of tonight.

Psychologist at Athlone Care Clinic Siobhan Leijen advises children can take it to heart

The New Programme features Filmmaking, Podcasting and Virtual Reality.

Laois SETU student, Evan McSpadden is among the current scholars.

The Sing It! Community Choir will be performing Christmas favourites tomorrow evening.

Stephen O’Toole, Chairperson of Laois Water Safety, said he was proud of the success of the recent water safety classes

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