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Midlands News
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Nurse Admits Poor Professional Performance Over Care Of Nine Patients at Laois Hospital
Jinimol George faced a total of seven allegations in relation to the care of nine patients at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.
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Midlands School Principal Calls For More Inclusive Education During Sacraments
Carlow principal and podcaster Simon Lewis feels it should reflect a modern Ireland.
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New CSO Figures Show Decline In Births Registered Across the Midlands
Laois saw the highest decrease in the midlands.
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Overnight Water Restrictions Lifted In Laois
For several days, customers connected to the Ballyadams Reservoir were affected by the restrictions.
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Midlands Post-Primary Schools Benefit From Heritage Programme
The programme seeks to deliver learning experiences.
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Midlands MEP Wants 10% Of CAP Guaranteed For Young Farmers
Only 7% of farmers are under 35 years old.
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New EV Car Registrations Surge In Midlands
Nationally, EV registrations more than doubled in May.
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Teagasc National Sheep Conference 2026 In Ballinasloe
No prior booking is required and there is no charge to attend this event.
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Uisce Eireann Carrying Out Planned Interruption To Water Supply In Westmeath
Around 600 customers around Athlone and its surrounding areas will be affected.
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Laois Councillor Calls For Traveller Action Group To Address Cemetery Brawl
Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley feels the community needs to have their voices heard.
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Counting Deer Population Is Expensive - Laois CEO
The deer population seems to be increasing every year.
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Founders Friday Event In Offaly To Feature Midlands 103's And South East's Will Faulkner
Mr Faulkner will be sharing his expertise from his role as Managing Director for the two roles.
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Students Across The Midlands Set To Begin Leaving Certificate Exams Tomorrow
The first exam begins at 9:30am tomorrow.
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Gardai Locate Missing Laois Teenager
Mountrath's Mark Brady has been found safe and well.
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Crime Levels Up In Westmeath Town Over Past Five Years
The number of recorded offences is up 20% in Athlone since 2021, according to the Irish Independent.
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New Employment Programme Launched For Those With Criminal Convictions
HR professionals will volunteer people with convictions, mentoring them to secure employment.
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Forecasts Show Increased Risk of El Niño This Summer
It typically takes place every two to seven years and lasts around nine to 12 months.
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Attacker Of Three Midlands Men Ordered To Surrender Passport
20 year old Mohammed Al Hassan of 99 Abbeylands, Mullingar, Westmeath is facing three separate counts of assault causing harm.
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Midlands MEP Warns Farmers Shouldn't Be Buried Under EU Red Tape
He believes EU budget reporting proposals could lead to more inspections.
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Laois School Dental Scheme In "The Dark Ages" - Brian Stanley
Over 6,600 children in Laois are waiting for their first exam.
Sports
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Limerick See Off Offaly In Senior Camogie Championship
The Faithful were beaten by five points in the end.
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Athlone Town Suffer Defeat Away To UCD In First Division
Town remain without a win since April.
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We Haven't Had Too Many Great Days In Cusack Park - Kevin O'Sullivan
The Lake County won their fifth championship game of the season on Saturday.
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Westmeath Take Down Cavan To Set Up Clash With Galway
Mark McHugh's side were four point winners over Cavan on Saturday.
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Ella Cantwell Wins West Of Ireland Women's Amateur Open Championship
Cantwell finished eight shots clear of Hannah Lee-McNamara and Aideen Walsh.
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Volunteers Encourage People Across Westmeath To Hang Up County Flags
It comes ahead of Westmeath's clash with Cavan tomorrow.
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Athlone Town Aiming For First League Win
Ian Ryan's side travel to Dublin as they take on UCD.
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Offaly Camogie Manager Preparing For 'Massive Battle' Against Limerick
Jack Maher's side have their 100% winning streak on the line in Group Two of the All Ireland series.
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Athlone Town Announce Lily Agg As New Manager
The Irish midfielder takes over the current league and cup champions.
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FTD Brothers To Complete 32-Marathon Challenge Today
Jordan and Cian Adams are expected in Dublin this afternoon.
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Offaly Ladies Footballers Begin All-Ireland Series In Antrim
Gavin Doyle's side are aiming to get off to a winning start.
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Athlone Town Travel To Treaty United In All-Island Cup
Town have won one and lost one so far.
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Westmeath Aiming To Secure Opening Win In All Ireland Series
The Lake County entertain Cavan this Saturday.
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Westmeath Need To Regroup And Make Improvements For Next Season - Gerry Buckley
Westmeath's season came to an end on Sunday.
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CCFL: Willow Park Seal Senior Division Title
Killeigh FC are celebrating success in the Women's Cup Final.
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Laois Rider Returns To Moto3 Action In Italy After Spanish Comeback Ride
Casey O'Gorman produced a remarkable comeback last time out.
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Joey Carberry Marks Return To Leinster Next Season
The Athy man will be playing for Leinster again next season.
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Laois And Westmeath Kick Off Intermediate Camogie Campaigns
Both counties got off to a flying start against Carlow and Meath respectively.
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Athlone Town Suffers First Defeat Of Season To Galway
The reigning champions in the Women's Premier Division were beaten 2-1 away at Galway United,
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Offaly Still Have A Job Of Work To Do This Summer - Declan Kelly
The county's senior footballers put Down to the sword last Saturday.
Business News
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New EV Car Registrations Surge In Midlands
Nationally, EV registrations more than doubled in May.
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Laois Glamping Site Celebrates 10 Years With Expansion
Glamping Under The Stars is opening three new pods.
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Irish Online Shoppers Facing Higher Customs Charges From July
Offaly TD and Oireachtas Enterprise Committee member John Clenndennen says it will help local shops.
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Ministers Burke And Dillon Announce New Employment Permits
It aims to address ongoing skills and labour shortages across key sectors.
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Carlow County Council Encourages Creatives To Apply To CUBE Craft Academy In Greece
It combines sustainable craft practice with professional development.
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Westmeath Customs Advisor Warns Business To Prep For New EU Steel Rules
Tariffs on steel outside a quota will rise up to 50%.
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Westmeath Chamber AGM This Evening
James Bourke is stepping away from his role as Westmeath Chamber of Commerce President.
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Award Winning Hotel Manager Joins Midlands Park Hotel
Sabine Wycisk is the new General Manager at the four-star hotel.
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Housing Starts Surge 176% In First Three Months Of 2026
Over 2,600 new housing commencement notices were filed in the past month.
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Midlands To Receive Nearly €180k For Farm Safety And Wellbeing Projects
Laois will be the highest beneficiaries from the funding.
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Offaly Hospice Committee Reaches Settlement With HSE Over Funding Dispute
The committee says it is owed €312k for hospice plans at Tullamore Hospital.
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Rental Supply Remains Critically Low Despite Midlands Increase
Rental availability in Offaly and Westmeath has doubled year on year, though from a low base.
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Midlands Shine At Irish Restaurant Awards With Multiple Leinster Wins
Carmel Boyle of Ballyfin Demesne was named Best Restaurant Manager in Ireland.
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Two Westmeath Companies Win Biopharma and Chemical Sector Awards
Dunbar Pharmaceuticals and Thermo Fisher Scientific have won awards.
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Ryanair Boss Criticises EU plan For Two Free Carry-ON Bags
Michael O'Leary doesn't see this happening.
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Summer Flights Going Ahead As Usual - Ryanair
CEO, Mullingar's Michael O'Leary says all routes will be running.
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South East Radio's Average Audience Jumps 50% Under Midlands 103 Ownership
The Two Stations' Combined Weekly Audience Exceeds 188,000 Adults
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"An Amazing Expierence" - Accelerate Green Alumni Pay Tribute To BnM Programme
Business leaders in the renewable space are recounting their experience.
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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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Laois Glamping Site Celebrates 10 Years With Expansion
Glamping Under The Stars is opening three new pods.
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Offaly Bond Holder Wins €500k
The bond was purchased 20 years ago.
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Midlands Gears Up For Vibrant June Bank Holiday Weekend
There's events taking place across the region.
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Bog Trotters Festival Returns To Offaly For 2026
The event hosts an array of entertainment.
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Westmeath Actress Ties The Knot
The pair had a London ceremony.
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Musicians Gather In Offaly Celebrating Fr Liam Lawtons Music
Family, locals and fans attended the concert of pieces composed by the Edenderry Musician.
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Ballyfin Vintage Rally Set For Weekend Return
The annual event begins at 12pm this Sunday.
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Location Chosen For Westmeath Outdoor Pool And Boardwalk Project
Friary Strand has been selected in Athlone.
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New Fantasy TV Series Filming In Offaly This Summer
Wayfinders is currently filming across Ireland for its second season.
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Laois Teen Wows Crowd At Greenfields Festival
DJ Mookie captivated festivalgoers with her headline performance.
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Laois Comedian Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Her Parents
Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick currently has over 178,000 followers on TikTok.
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Electric Keys Returns To Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic 2026 takes place from August 28th-30th.
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024