News
Midlands News
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Prison Officers Consider Strike Ballot Over Pay
It's the latest union to signal the possibility of industrial action over public sector pay.
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National Wax Museum To Unveil New Sinéad O'Connor Figure
The waxwork figure will be unveiled next week.
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Public Invited To Shape Laois Biodiversity Plan
A consultation is open until August 2nd.
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Uisce Eireann Impose Overnight Restrictions In Parts Of Westmeath
These restrictions affect customers supplied by the Ballany Reservoir.
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Planning Permission Granted For Apartments In Offaly
Kilros Developments have received planning permission for the project in Rhode.
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Over 6,300 People On Jobseeker’s Allowance For Over A Decade
The cost of providing welfare payments is estimated to have cost €800 million.
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Offaly Instructor Says Young Motorists Face Hostility On The Roads
Seven in 10 young drivers believe other drivers influence them to take greater risks on the road.
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Laois Pharmacist Warns Public To Stay Safe As Heat Alert Returns
A Status Yellow high temperature warning is in place for Laois and Offaly.
Sports
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Offaly SFC: Second Round Poses Interesting Ties
The first game of the weekend gets underway this evening.
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Laois SHC: Rosenallis Defeat Ballyfin
The second round continues this evening.
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Shane Dunne Aiming To Win Fourth MMA Title
The Offaly fighter is a three time MMA Champion.
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Laois One Win Away From All-Ireland Final
The O'Moore County face Kerry tomorrow.
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Shane Lowry In Contention At Open Championship
The Offaly man is currently three shots off the top.
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Ronan Deegan Gearing Up For Fourth Professional MMA Fight
The Offaly fighter is in action in Cork this weekend.
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Laois SHC: Ballyfin And Rosenallis Clash In Round Two
Both sides were beaten in their opening games.
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World Cup: Argentina Leave It Late To Break English Hearts
Argentina will now face Spain in Sunday's final.
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Westmeath SHC: Castletown Geoghegan And Clonkill Renew Rivalry
The second round takes place this weekend.
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Stuart Grehan Looking Forward To Open Championship
The Amateur Champion tees off just after noon.
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Sean O'Connor Is A Top Coach - Gordon Brett
Athlone Town appointed O'Connor as First Team Coach yesterday.
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Casey O'Gorman Endures Tough Weekend In Germany
Brian Uriarte was the overall winner of the race on Sunday.
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World Cup: Spain See Off France To Book Final Spot
They'll face either England or Argentina in the final this Sunday.
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Shane Lowry Relishing Open Championship Week
The Offaly man was the winner in 2019.
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Sean O'Connor Appointed Athlone Town Manager
O'Connor takes over from Ian Ryan.
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Offaly SHC: St Ryangh's Aiming To Keep Momentum Going
Arien Delaney's side were four point winners over Birr on Sunday.
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Westmeath Father And Son Fly The Flag For Italy At GAA World Games
The GAA World Games take place this week.
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Laois SHC: Rathdowney Errill Hold Out For Win Over Ballinakill
Ballinakill rallied late on but couldn't salvage a draw.
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Paul Loonam Set To Fight In September
The Offaly man will take on Rudy Farrell.
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Offaly SHC: Tullamore Secure Big Win Over Shinrone
Shane Dooley finished the game with 1-14.
Business News
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New Coffee Shop Opens In Portlaoise
Side Street Coffee aims to serve specialty coffee
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DPD Ireland Partner With Mental Health Awareness Charity
Their partnership with Legend on the Bench will see two awareness benches installed in Athlone.
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Founders Friday Shortlisted for Social Impact Award
Founders Friday is in collaboration with Tullamore & District Rotary Club.
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Supermacs Owner Sees Growth Opportunity In The UK
The company has built up assets worth almost €300 million.
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11 New Jobs In Westmeath
The Pharmacy chain is opening it's second location in the town.
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JD Sports To Reissue Expired Gift Vouchers Following Consumer Rules Breach
Customers in the midlands could be in line for this offer.
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98% Of Vacant Home Tax Unpaid
Only 1,454 properties nationwide paid the vacant home tax last year.
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New Amendment Strengthens Protections For Buying Financial Services Online
The EU directive being written into Irish law includes changes such as turning down chatbot services.
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€22.5m In Rural Regeneration Funding Still Unspent Across Midlands
The largest amount of unspent money is in Offaly.
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IDA Employment In Midlands Falls In 2025
There was a 5.3% decrease in employment across the midlands.
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Sarcoma Outreach Clinics To Be Established In The Midlands
Clinics are to be set up at Tullamore and Portlaoise hospitals.
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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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New Coffee Shop Opens In Portlaoise
Side Street Coffee aims to serve specialty coffee
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Maura Higgins Listed As One Of World's Most Influential Celebrities
The love island star is in the Time 100 Creators List.
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A Man's Reflection: Ireland Has Developed A Familiar Ritual When A Woman Is Killed
Retired Sgt. Graham Kavanagh says remembrance without learning is not prevention.
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Former Laois Credit Union Transformed Into Artist Hub
Market Sq Studios in Ballinakill bring together local artists.
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Midlands Business Man Honoured By US Congressman
Mr Lynam, is a senior operations leader with Boston Scientific.
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Laois Centenarian Award Honours Sr. Eileen In Australia
The Centenarian Award has traveled to Australia.
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Prep In Full Swing For Offaly Festival
Edenderry festival is taking place this weekend.
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Laois Festival Named One Of Ireland’s Most Photogenic Festival
All Together Now is named at number one.
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All Aboard! Electric Picnic Reveals Salty Dog Lineup
The stage is designed as a ship wreck with pirate characters.
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Two Laois Designers Selected For National Design & Craft Gallery Exhibition
Alan Meredith and Michael Bell from Zelouf & Bell have earned places on the Portfolio Programme.
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024