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Midlands News
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Agri-Food and Alcohol Producers Must Be Protected Against Tariffs-Maria Walsh
President Trump has threatened the EU with a 200 percent tariff on alcohol being exported to America.
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Laois Records Highest Level of Full Fibre Broadband Coverage Nationally
ComReg's Electronic Communications report for the end of 2024 shows the county has a 92% coverage rate.
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German Artist Seeking Midlands Bog Experiences For Media Exhibition
The installation is set to run in Bremen this coming May.
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Midlands Man Says He Was Neglected By Health Service Over Acquired Brain Injury
Oldcastle's Liam Lynch has been living with his condition since 2017.
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Supermacs Owner Critical Of Proposed Increase To Personal Injury Awards
Pat McDonagh has been outspoken about compensation levels in Ireland before.
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Westmeath Councillors Turn To O'Rourke Family For Dedication Guidance
Public reps in Athlone want to dedicate a road, street, or bridge in the late politician's name.
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Laois Teen Stars On Abbey Theatre Stage For Laura Lynn Production
Rathdowney's Harry Hoare was one of the five children involved in today's production.
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HSE Midlands Asking People To Consider Treatment Options Ahead Of Busy Weekend
The HSE wants everyone to aware of what their options are if they take ill over the long weekend.
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Athlone Mayor Welcomes Change to Government IPAS Strategy
New government documents shows IPAS centres won't be opened in certain parts of the country.
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RNLI Asking Midlands People To Stay Sober On The Water This Weekend
It promises to be a busy weekend on the water across Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
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Your Ultimate Guide To St. Patrick's Day In The Midlands
Here is your go-to list for what's taking place in the Midlands this weekend!
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Offaly Teenager Leading CPR Fundraiser In Tullamore Today
Cloghan's Izabella Carroll and her Father are raising funds for Cliona's Foundation.
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Enoch Burke's Family Forcibly Removed From Gala Washington DC Dinner
Taoiseach Michael Martin was in attendance as the scene unfolded.
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Gardaí Searching For Missing Westmeath Man
Christopher Moore was reported missing earlier this week.
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Midlands MEP Critisises Sinn Fein For Abstaining And Voting Against Ukraine Resolution
MEP Maria Walsh says the party has shown its true colours and that its stance is not good enough.
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Food Sustainability Is Helping Climate Change -Laois Sustainability Expert
Borris in Ossory's Dr Laura Kirwan is set to speak at the EU Climate Pact National Conference.
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County Council Has No Interest In Keeping Local Businesses Open-Westmeath Butcher
Shane Maher's Butchers in Moate is closing its doors at the end of this month.
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Midlands Woman Celebrating Second Chance At Life On World Kidney Day
Chronic Kidney Disease is set to become the fifth leading cause of death in Ireland by 2040.
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"Shocking Indictment" - Sinn Fein Brands Midlands Health Service Waiting Lists
Waiting lists have jumped over 100% for multiple different services in the last five years.
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"Joe Should Still Be Here" - Joe Drennan's Family React To Verdict Of Unlawful Killing At Death Inquest
The Mountrath man died from catastrophic injuries sustained in a hit and run.
Sports
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Shane Lowry Tees Off His Second Round In Just Under An Hour
He'll be hoping to stay in contention going into the weekend.
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Laois Eyeing Promotion As Clare Come To O'Moore Park
It promises to be an interesting encounter.
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Westmeath Travel To Face Down This Weekend
It's been a tough campaign for the Lake County.
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Laois Host Carlow In Must Win Game At O'Moore Park
A defeat would send the midlanders down along with Westmeath.
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Alex Dunne Records Fifth Fastest Time In First F2 Qualifying Session
The McLaren junior driver will start from 15th after a ten place grid penalty.
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Robbie Henshaw To Start Ireland's Clash With Italy
Ireland need some big favor's if they are to win their third successive Six Nations Championship.
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Offaly Face Top Of The Table Clash With Kildare
A big crowd is expected in O'Connor Park on Sunday.
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Roscommon's Lisa O'Rourke Looking To Pick Up World Championship Medal This Evening
The Castlerea women had a convincing win in her first bout last night.
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Rodin Motorsport Apologise To Dunne After 10-Place Grid Penalty Announced
It's a less then ideal preparation for the 19 year old.
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TJ Doheny Takes On Featherweight World Champion Nick Ball
Ball is yet to lose a fight in his 22 bouts to date.
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Athlone Town Face Tricky Test Away To Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers produced a shook win over Shelbourne last weekend.
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Shane Lowry Tees Off At The Players Championship Tomorrow
He's been paired with the Arnold Palmer invitational winner.
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"Avoid The Favourite" - John Hackett
Willie Mullins has four horses running in the Brown Advisory Chase.
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Grainne Walsh Loses Out In Controversial World Championship Bout
The 29 year old was up against the Asian Champion and second seed.
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To Get A Win There Would Be Huge - Peter Dooley
The loosehead prop is into his third year with Connacht.
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Portlaoise Panthers Get Better Of Maigh Cuilinn
They have two more games left before the play-offs.
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Offaly's Alex Dunne Set To Make Formula 2 Debut
The teenager will compete for British based New Zealand team Rodin Motorsport.
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Portlaoise Panthers Secure Women’s Super League Play-off Place
The midlanders claimed two impressive back to back wins to get it over the line.
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Plenty Of Drama In John Farrell Combined Counties Cup
There was also action in the league in both Men & Women.
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Town Enjoy Brace Of League Of Ireland Victories
It was a successful weekend for the midlanders in both men and women's football.
Business News
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Westmeath Business Listed As Finalist For Sustainability Award
DPD Ireland is based in Athlone and is up for an award for Business & Finance ESG Awards.
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STEM Education Is The Hot Ticket For Career Prospects
Over 8 out of every 10 tech firms are struggling to hire.
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Midlands Community Centres Set To Receive Over €2m
It comes in the latest round of the Community Centre Investment Fund.
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Bord Na Móna Recycling Workers Not Happy With Treatment
Worked voted in favour of a strike.
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Westmeath Shopping Voucher Scheme Gets Facelift
Mullingar Chamber is launching a new voucher card for Westmeath shoppers.
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Car and EV Sales Up So Far This Year Across Midlands
Laois has recorded the largest year on year increase for cars, while Offaly leads in EV's.
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LWETB Offering Business Courses
The courses will combine tutor-led instruction with self-directed learning.
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Midlands Local Enterprise Offices Hosting Business Start Up Events This Week
The events will run until Friday.
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Westmeath Shop Brings Down Shutters After 27 Years
Fresh Today's owners are pointing to the big supermarket chains after announcing their decision.
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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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Your Ultimate Guide To St. Patrick's Day In The Midlands
Here is your go-to list for what's taking place in the Midlands this weekend!
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TV Vet Reckons We'll Be Conversing With Animals Within 20 Years
Ballyfin man, Noel Fitzpatrick of 'The Supervet' believes new technology will bring us closer to animals.
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24 New Acts Added To Forest Fest Lineup
It's the fourth artist reveal to take place before the festival this July.
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Midlands 103 Presenter In Line For Special Award
Ann Marie Kelly is being recognised for her outstanding support for Irish music.
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Westmeath Students Wins Junk Kouture 'World Designer of the Year'
The competition was made up of international sustainable fashion designs.
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Midlands Schools Set To Take Part In STEPS Engineers Week
‘Engineer the City of the Future’ competition will also take place.
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Agri Aware Brings It's Farm Walk And Talk Series To Offaly
Ag Science students from all over the country make their way to Tullamore for the event.
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Laois Dermatologist Warns Against Children Using Skincare Products
Karen Conroy from KC Skin Clinic in Portlaoise says active ingredients can damage the skin barrier.
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Westmeath Pub Plays Cupid For Young Couple
The Chambers Bar in Mullingar helped a young couple connect with each other.
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Portlaoise AFL Star Opened Up About Parenthood In I'm A Celeb Jungle
Zach Tuohy came sixth on this years Australian version of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!
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The Academic Postpone Upcoming UK And EU Tour
The Westmeath band says it's to focus on their next album.
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024