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Midlands News
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Laois County Council Corporate Plan Open To Feedback Until Tuesday
The local authority is welcoming input from the people of Laois.
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Enterprise Minister Trying To "Kill Disease" Of Small Business Closures
A number of businesses have had to shut their doors due to a rise in costs.
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Laois Has Highest Percentage Of Fish Killed From Local Facilities' Discharge
A new report published covers a span of over 50 years.
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Over 150 People On Trolleys In Midlands Hospitals This Month
Regional Hospital Tullamore once again saw no one left waiting on a trolley in the month.
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Third Consecutive Increase In Midlands Homelessness
Nearly 200 people were without permanent accommodation in the region last month.
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Pause In Fighting In Gaza Not An Indication Of Ceasefire - Deputy Berry
Aid agencies are preparing to administer the polo vaccine in Gaza.
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Cinema Tickets Reduced This Saturday Across The Midlands
Almost every cinema in the country will be taking part.
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Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Quad Theft
The quad was stolen between Friday and Tuesday.
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Finding 'Alternative Investor' Priority For Taoiseach To Replace Closing Offaly Plant
315 jobs will be affected by the closure, which is set for March 2026.
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LGBTQ+ Community Assured Of 'Safe' Space At Laois Pride
Festival organisers say the community has faced "unprecedented levels of hate and abuse" this year.
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Fine Gael Selects Offaly Candidate For General Election
Two sitting councillors had been in the running for the nomination.
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Man Due In Court After Robbery Of Laois Store
The store was robbed in March of this year.
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Laois Student Awarded Posthumous Degree By UL
Joe Drennan was killed after being hit by a car last year.
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Sinn Féin Denies Claims It 'Silenced' Laois Councillor
The Portarlington rep made the claim yesterday as he left the party.
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Almost 100 Midlands Homes See Construction Begin In July
Housing commencements nationally have almost doubled in the first seven months of 2024.
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Parents Need To Lead By Example With Phone Bans In Schools Says Laois Principal
The Education Minster has written to schools across the country.
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Students With Top Leaving Cert Results Still Missed Out On Courses
20 courses were left to random selection.
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'Desperate Times For The Area' - Tullamore Chamber Responds To Loss Of 300 Jobs
The facility in Tullamore has over 300 staff.
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Westmeath Clothes Shop Announces Closure After 25 Years
It's expecting to close next month.
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MEP Holding Consultations With Former Bord Na Móna Workers On Just Transition
He has paid a visit to two Offaly towns so far.
Sports
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Offaly SHC: Coolderry And Tullamore Contest Much Needed Victory In Kinnitty
Both clubs have had challenging moments through this year's campaign.
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Laois SFC: Four Contests Over Two Days In Portlaoise
The action wraps up with defending champions St Joseph's taking on Courtwood.
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LOI: Athlone Need Bounce Back Victory
The midlanders are looking to avoid a third straight league defeat
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Tullamore Cyclist Narrowly Misses Out On Paralympic Final On Debut
Josephine Healion returns to the Paris velodrome on Sunday morning.
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Consistent Lowry Cards 69 On Day One Of Tour Championship
The 2019 Open Champion is closing in on a top ten finish.
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Sixth Place Freestyle Finish For Port Swimmer
Nicole Turner will be hoping to compete for a medal in Tuesday's 50m butterfly race.
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Westmeath SHC: County Final Rerun Headlines Round 4
Raharney will be hoping for a repeat of last October's Championship final result.
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Laois AFL Legend Looking Forward To Unpredictable Finals Series
Zach Tuohy is about to sign off on a record breaking Aussie Rules career.
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Offaly SHC: Rynagh's Seek Winning Group Stage Sign Off
Seir Kieran are looking for a first championship win.
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Portarlington Star Makes Paralympic Final
Nicole Turner finished third in her heat this morning to make this evening's medal race.
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Mullingar Harrier Breaks 4 Minute Mile In Scotland
The reigning national cross country champion set his PB in Scotland last week.
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Flanagan Rails Against Basketball Style Game
The Caulry manager oversaw an impressive win against Tang last weekend.
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Mullingar Trainer Has Solid Bellewstown Chance
Sydney Cruiser is making her course debut at the Meath track.
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Duignan Speaks Up For Kelly Following Harte Appointment
The Offaly Chair is backing Declan Kelly and Mickey Harte to be successful.
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Turner And Healion Flying Midlands Flag For Paralympic Games
The opening ceremony takes place in Paris tonight.
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New Laois Manager Will Need The Right Backroom Team
Jack Nolan and Enda Lyons run the rule over the arrival of Laois' new senior hurling manager.
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Championship Racing In Tullamore Shaped The Athlete I Am Today - Rhasidat Edeleke
The Irish sprint sensation takes time out from the closing stages of her season to chat to Midlands 103.
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"We'll Leave No Stone Unturned" - Westmeath Hurling Under New Management
The new Lake County boss says he'll be casting his net far and wide in the coming weeks.
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Town Drawn Against Hewitt's Sligo For Semi-Finals
The defending FAI Cup champions are heading to the Showgrounds at the end of next month.
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Positive Lowry Starts Fed-Ex Cup Finale Midpack In Atlanta
The Clara man finished the BMW Championship on 5 under par.
Business News
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Finding 'Alternative Investor' Priority For Taoiseach To Replace Closing Offaly Plant
315 jobs will be affected by the closure, which is set for March 2026.
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'Desperate Times For The Area' - Tullamore Chamber Responds To Loss Of 300 Jobs
The facility in Tullamore has over 300 staff.
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Westmeath Clothes Shop Announces Closure After 25 Years
It's expecting to close next month.
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New Irish Rail Timetable In Effect Today
A station in Offaly is set to benefit from a number of additions today.
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Westmeath Auto Shop Announces Closure
The business has been in operation in the town for more than a decade.
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Almost 40% Of Workers Do Not Take Entitled Holidays
Hybrid working may be to blame for people not taking their entitled holidays.
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Agreement Reached On New Westmeath Advanced Tech Building
A design team is in the process of being appointed for the project.
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Rising Costs Claim Westmeath Motor Shop
The list of midlands businesses closing due to rising costs continues to grow.
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Beloved Athlone Business To Close
It's been in business for more than 35 years.
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New EV Ultra-Rapid Charging Hub Officially Opened In Westmeath
The facility includes charging points for cars and HGVs.
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5th Athlone Business Awards Launching This Week
Nominations for the event are also due to open.
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Midlands Pub Among Winners In 2024 Bar Of The Year Awards
An Offaly pub received a Silver Award.
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Contractor For Westmeath Manufacturing Plant To Be Appointed Soon
It's predicted to be decided officially in the coming weeks.
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Christmas Flight Price Rises On The Horizon - Ryanair Boss
Michael O'Leary says it's a result of a lack of change to the passenger.
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Irish Population Outstripping Housing By Almost 4 To 1
Calls are being made for a more user friendly planning system.
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Major Scientific Firm Complete Expansion In Westmeath
The premises will have a focus on bioresorbable polymers.
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EVs Account For 9% Of Midlands Car Sales Since 2020
The region has sold more than 2,000 EVs since 2020.
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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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Ploughing Championships "Never Expected" To Be This Big - Managing Director
Anna May McHugh has been involved in the organisation for over 70 years.
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Game Of Thrones Star Spotted In Offaly Pub
He is known for portraying an iconic character in the series.
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Original Oasis Drummer To Do Q&A In Offaly
It comes as Liam and Noel Gallagher have announced a series of gigs with the band reuniting.
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More Than €10,000 Raised By Gardaí For Offaly Charity
Officers walked over 30km for the fundraiser.
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Threshing Festival In Offaly This Weekend
It's paying respect to an older tradition.
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Fifth Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards Officially Launched
Nominations are open now.
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181st Moate Show Taking Place This Weekend
A dog show, live music and more will be on offer on the day.
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18 Midlands Producers Nominated For Irish Food Awards
Laois had the most nominations in the region.
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Niall Horan To Release Two Live Albums
He will perform 86 shows on his tour "The Show".
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Two Lunar Phenomenons In Irish Skies This Week
However, weather may hamper the chances of seeing them.
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Rose Of Tralee Kicks Off Tonight
16 Roses will be taking to the stage tonight.
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"No Reason" For EP Head to Visit Local Brewery
The brewers were not permitted to sell their product at the festival over the weekend.
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Offaly Man Raises €2k For Children’s Charity
The money was raised in a Freefall Tandem Parachute.
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Laois Act Behind Move For Earlier Electric Picnic
The festival came to a close last night.
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Care Urged For Festival Goers Leaving Electric Picnic
Kylie wrapped up the main events of the Laois festival last night.
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Dog Rescued From Lough Ree After Falling Overboard
The Athlone Sub-Aqua Club rescued the lost animal yesterday.
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Tom Grennan Dons Offaly Jersey At EP Performance
The singer has connections to the county from his dad.
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EP Act Cancels Due To Illness
They were due to take to the stage today.
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Over 180 Events In The Midlands For Heritage Week
The event kicks off this Saturday.
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The Wolfe Tones To Make EP Main Stage Debut This Weekend
The crowd the band attracted last year was record breaking.