News
Midlands News
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Housing Strategy Needs To Consider Punishing Mortgage Interest Rates
The Green Party believe affordability of housing is being undermined further by mortgage rates.
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Midlands And National EV Sales Continue To Surge
Westmeath is leading the way for EV sales in the region.
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Growing Concern Over Anti-Social Element At Midlands Town Park
Local councillors say people are becoming fearful of using the park.
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Coca Cola To Invest €10k In Two Midlands Organisations
It's part of a €200k fund.
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Compensation Package For Tree Farmers Affected By Ash Dieback "Essential"
The disease is likely to kill the majority of ash trees within two decades.
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Nearly 2% Of Council Homes Lying Vacant In 2022
That's according to a new report from NOAC.
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Day For Ashling Murphy Case Pre-Trial Hearing Set
The trial was due to begin today.
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Dental Patients Should "Do Their Homework" Before Seeking Treatment Abroad
Many people are seeking treatment abroad due to costs.
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No Incentive To Sit Driving Test - Midlands Driving Instructor
Nearly 30,000 drivers have been road on a provisional licence for up to 30 years.
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Trial Of Man Accused Of Murdering Ashling Murphy To Get Underway In Two Weeks
A pre-trial hearing is needed before a jury is selected.
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LWETB To Receive Nearly €300k In Funding
It's comes as part of a €5.4m investment.
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Midlands Emergency Department Services Extremely Busy Today
The hospital management would like to thank the public for their support and understanding during this period.
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Attitude Change The Key To Reducing Farm Fatalities - Junior Agri Minister
There have been seven farm related deaths so far this year.
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Energy And Transport Flagged As Key Rural Issues Ahead Of Midlands Meeting
Irish Rural Link are holding their annual conference and AGM this morning.
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Latest Report Shows Midlands And National House Prices Rising
Demand is driving house prices up once again.
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Trial Of The Man Accused Of Murdering Ashling Murphy Due To Get Underway Today
The trial was expected to get underway earlier this year.
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Boy Charged In Relation To Violent Incident In Offaly Is Due Back In Court Later This Week
The Justice Minister is asking people not to share the images on social media.
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Boy Due In Court In Connection With Death Of Offaly Woman
He was arrested yesterday.
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Post-Mortem Being Carried On Victim Of “Violent Attack”
Lorna Woodnutt died in her home yesterday.
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16-Year-Old Remains In Custody Following Death Of Woman In Offaly
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation.
Sports
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Laois SFC: Portlaoise Claim "Underdogs" Tag Ahead Of County Final
Kevin Fitzpatrick's side won through to the decider on Sunday.
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Offaly SHC: Kilcormac-Killoughey Set Up Shot At Shinrone With Rynagh's Win
KK ran out 0-22 to 1-14 winners despite trailing by four points at the break.
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Portlaoise Panthers Record Convincing Win In Division One Opener
They defeated Killarney Cougars by 27 points.
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Laois SFC: St Joseph's Knock Out Reigning Champions To Reach Final
They will face Portlaoise in this year's decider.
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"Greatest Week Of My Life" - Shane Lowry Celebrates His First Ryder Cup Win
The captain's pick played a crucial role in Rome over the competition.
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Athlone Experience Heaviest Defeat Of The Season Away To Galway
Dario Castelo's men remain in fifth place in the league table.
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Westmeath SFC: Experience Counts In County Finals - Paddy Dowdall
St Loman's won their 10th senior football title in TEG Cusack Park on Sunday.
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St Loman's Should Have Small Edge In Westmeath Final - Gerry Buckley
Reports indicate the Mullingar club have been training with particular focus in recent weeks.
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Double Header In Store For Portlaoise Panthers This Weekend
Both the men and women's team will compete at home this Saturday.
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Laois SFC: St Joseph's Set To Test Port's Bid For Four-In-A-Row
Martin Murphy believes Sunday's game will be a meeting of the county's two best teams.
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Athlone Bidding To Claim Third Consecutive Victory
Ciaran Kilduff's side travel to Cork City this weekend.
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Offaly SHC: Ballinamere v Shinrone - Manager's Preview
Niall Rigney and Trevor Fletcher look forward to Saturday's county semi-final.
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Lowry And Europe Whitewash USA In First Ryder Cup Session
Luke Donald's team ripped through the Americans this morning.
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Athlone Hoping To Get Back On Track Away To Newly Crowned Champions
Dario Castelo's side lost out 4-1 to Treaty United last weekend.
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Westmeath SFC: Coralstown/Kinnegad Want To Win Now - Paschal Kelleghan
They're playing in their first final in 25 years.
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Lowry Picked To Take On Team USA Early
The 2019 Open Champion will be on course in Rome from 7.05am.
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Offaly SHC: St Rynagh's And KK Still Searching For Championship Winning Form
The two clubs will compete in Tullamore on Sunday for a place in the county final.
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Laois SFC: Graiguecullen And Portlaoise Clash For Final Spot
The winners of this will face either Portarlington or St Joseph's in the decider.
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Offaly Ladies SFC: Naomh Ciaran And Tullamore To Meet In Third Consecutive Decider
Naomh Ciaran won last year's affair by 10 points.
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Westmeath SFC Final: St Loman's Bidding For 10th Championship Success
This will be the clubs 8th final in a row.
Business News
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Support For Businesses Affected By Refugee Accommodation Being Considered In Budget
The hospitality sector in particular is said to be feeling a "knock-on effect" from the State's humanitarian efforts.
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Midlands Town Taken Out Of Consideration For IKEA Store
They have opened new facilities in Cork and Drogheda this year.
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Midlands Company Named Best Managed In Ireland
130 businesses par took in the awards.
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Midlands Business Acquires One Of The Country's Leading Planning Consultants
Both businesses will retain their own brand.
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Farming Sector Struggling With Lack Of Staff And Rising Costs
The latest IFAC food and agribusiness report has been revealed.
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Record Levels Of Commercial Vacancies
Over 14% of all properties in the country are empty.
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More Funding Needed For "Business, Tourism And Education Capital" Of Midlands
A Westmeath councillor wants to see his municipal district benefit in the upcoming budget.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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New Slang Words And Phrases Added To The Dictionary
Merriam-Webster describes itself as ‘America’s most trusted’ dictionary.
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Company Axes Four-Day Week As It Caused More Stress
The business started the six month trial in June.
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Ciarán Is Brewing Up A Storm
Forecasters in The Netherlands queried the pronunciation of the name.
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Pitcture This Perform Pop Up Gig For Students
They played acoustic versions of their songs to the excited students.
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Oxford English Dictionary Adds New Words
'Life admin' is one of the new words that has been added.
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"Emotional Support" Alligator Not Allowed At US Baseball Stadium
The reptile has tens of thousands of followers on social media.
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Two Lads From County Offaly - Lowry And Grennan Fly The Faithful Flag At The Ryder Cup
The Clara golfer is pairing up with debutant Sepp Straka.
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Dirty Dancing Making A Midlands Comeback
The iconic film is getting a one-off re-run this evening.
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The Most Trustworthy Background For Zoom Calls Has Been Revealed
Choosing a novelty background can make you seem more frivolous and less competent.
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Ryanair Cutting Number Of Planes From Its Winter Schedule
It's blaming delays in the delivery of new aircraft from Boeing.
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Man Fined For Faking His Own Kidnapping
He wanted to spend time with his mistress.
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Influencer Course To Be Taught In Irish University
It's a Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation and Social Media.
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Westmeath Woman Wants To Re-Unite Owner With Watch They Lost 23 Years Ago
It has the description "Love David" on the back of it.
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New Telephone Etiquette Says You Should Text TO Warn Someone You Will Be Calling Them
You should never leave a voicemail.
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Children Experiencing Tiredness, Sore Eyes And Stomach Pains After Gaming
Barnardos have carried out a report on the impact of computer games on children.
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You Could Save On The Cost Of Flights If You Book On A Sunday
The survey also found flying before 3pm reduces the chance of your flight being cancelled.
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Midlands Telly Bingo Player €50k Richer
They shared the €100,000 Snowball prize.
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Republicans and Loyalists Need To Reconcile Each Other's Culture For A United Ireland
The band made the comments ahead of their performance in the midlands.
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"No Regrets" For Charlie Flanagan After Decision To Step Away From Politics
Deputy Flanagan spent 36 years of his career as a TD.
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Mundy Pays Touching Tribute To His Dad
His dad passed away yesterday.