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Midlands News
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Gardaí Seek Public's Assistance In Finding Missing Laois Teenager
15-year-old Kealan Burns was last seen at Laois Shopping Centre in Portlaoise on Tuesday evening,
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Six Hours Spent By RNLI On Call Out Over Weekend
Lough Ree RNLI spent six hours on call with no injuries reported.
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ESB Actively Working To Fix Electricity Issues In Laois Housing Estate
The delays have kept 80 families from moving into the Sandwood estate in Portlaoise.
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Irish Rural Link Make Call For Funds On Farm Safety
Irish Rural Link and AgriKids have teamed up to advocate for funding on the issue.
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Midlands Families Receiving €3m Back To School Allowance
Nationally €47.5 million will be given.
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Fire Services Remain At Scene Of Fire In Offaly
The fire is on Emmett Street in Birr.
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Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warning Affecting Midlands
It's in place until 4 pm today.
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Decarbonisation Process Begins In Offaly Town
Offaly County Council are starting their hot water tank scheme to fuel homes in Tullamore.
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Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Westmeath Crash
It happened in Kinnegad on Friday.
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Maura Higgins Is Entering The Love Island Villa
The midlands bombshell is taking over a new role in the hit TV series.
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Offaly Has Second Highest Pub Closure Rate In Ireland
Just over 2,000 have 'shut up shop' since 2005.
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Ireland Uniquely Exposed In Trade Dispute Due To Scale Of Exports To The US
That's according to Midlands MEP Ciaran Mullooly.
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Missing Westmeath Teen
Dominika has been missing since Thursday.
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Man Due Court For €2.2m Laois Drugs Seizure
The man is due to appear before Court this morning.
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Offaly Heritage Site Opening Temporary Cafe
The Centre is set to be upgraded through the EU Just Transition Fund with works set to start later this year.
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IFI Allocate €40k Funding To Laois And Offaly River
They plan to encourage natural river processes and biodiversity.
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Gen Z Drink Less Alcohol
It's a global trend among developed economies.
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Over 32,000 Outpatients Waiting In Midlands Hospitals
The National Treatment Purchase Fund released the numbers.
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Laois Motorist Parks In Disabled Bay Without Permit To get Ice Cream
The driver faced a fine for illegal parking.
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Scripts Festival Returns To Midlands For 2025
Ireland's Playwriting Festival runs until Sunday for its 11th edition in Birr.
Sports
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Westmeath Suffer Extra Time Heartbreak Against Tyrone
The Lake County lost out by three points.
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Ireland Secure Record Breaking Win Over Portugal
Darragh Murray and Cormac Izuchukwu featured for the side.
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Offaly Seal All Ireland Camogie Final Appearance With Win Over Antrim
David Sullivan's side were one point winners over Ulster side Antrim.
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Athlone Town Extend Lead At Top Of Women's Premier Division
Town were 2-0 winners over Wexford Youths.
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Five Star Performance Books All Ireland Final For Laois
Stephen Duff's side were seven point winners over Monaghan.
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Clough Ballacolla Early Favourites For Laois Senior Hurling Championship
Jack Nolan looks ahead to the opening weekend in the hurling championship.
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Athlone Town Women Hoping To Keep Up Unbeaten Record
Colin Fortune's side haven't lost a league game so far this season.
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Midlands National The Feature Race At Kilbeggan Races
Brian Gavin previews the Kilbeggan Races.
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Finlay Bealham Named On Lions Bench
They face an Australian and New Zealand Invitational side tomorrow.
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All Ireland Semi Final Awaits Laois Ladies
Stephen Duff's side face Monaghan this weekend.
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Offaly One Step Away From All Ireland Final
David Sullivan's side face Antrim on Saturday.
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Edenderry To Host Third Offaly Athletics Endurance Series Race
The Frank Kilrane 10mile Road Race will take place this Sunday.
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Athlone Town On The Road To Face Wexford Youths
Town are looking for a first win under Ian Ryan.
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Kilcormac Killoughey And Ballinamere Will Be Big Favourites -Troy
Joe Troy breaks down this year's Offaly Senior Hurling Championship.
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Clough Ballacolla Take On Castletown In Their Opening Laois Championship Match
The reigning champions are on the hunt for two in a row.
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Kilcormac Killoughey To Begin Sean Robbins Defence Away To Belmont
Declan Laffan takes charge of the club for 2026.
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Stephen Rochford Appointed Tullamore Football Coach
The Mayo man was recently his county's interim manager.
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Westmeath Face Tyrone In All Ireland Semi Final
This will be the second time the side's have met this season.
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Athlone Town Announce Transfer Business
It's been a busy transfer window for Town so far.
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Offaly TD Calls For Funding Support For Alex Dunne
Motorsport is not included in the Sport Ireland International Grant Scheme.
Business News
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Offaly Has Second Highest Pub Closure Rate In Ireland
Just over 2,000 have 'shut up shop' since 2005.
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Reduction In Hiring New Graduates Due To AI
A new report revealed the findings.
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Plans For €1bn Westmeath Data Centre Campus And Solar Farm
The site will span a 600-acres near Rochfortbridge.
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Ryanair CEO Says European Commission 'Doing Nothing' About Air Traffic Control Strikes
A two-day industrial action last week led to the cancellation of 30 flights at Dublin Airport.
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Career Breaks Put Pensions At Risk - CEO FRS Network Group
This comes following a survey of employees taking career breaks.
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Westmeath Creamery To Feature On International Supermarket Shelves
They were chosen as one of 27 new suppliers.
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Enterprise Minister Encourages Irish Businesses To ‘Invest Carefully’
It comes as the EU Presses the US for a trade deal.
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Laois Business Owner Aiming For €250m Revenue By 2035
The company operates in 9 countries.
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Uncertainty On Incoming US Pharma Tariffs A 'Killer'
Elis Cleanroom in Birr says there's a knock-on effect from uncertainty around tariffs.
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HIQA Workers Need Change From Administrative Work - Alliance CEO
He has spoken with members within the State body.
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EU Braced For Trump Tariff Hike
The US President is expected to impose further tariffs on the European Union.
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Over 3,400 New Cars Registered In Midlands In First Half Of 2025
EV sales nationwide are up by 27%.
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Laois Sees Rise In Irish Startups So Far In 2025
A 9% increase in startups has been recorded since the start of this year.
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Accountancy Company Moves Head Office To Westmeath
Incorpro opened their head office today in Athlone.
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Offaly Store Brings 30 New Jobs
Choice Store is officially opened in Tullamore.
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Laois Cafes In Line For New Grant
The grants can cover up to 75% of costs.
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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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Maura Higgins Is Entering The Love Island Villa
The midlands bombshell is taking over a new role in the hit TV series.
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Scripts Festival Returns To Midlands For 2025
Ireland's Playwriting Festival runs until Sunday for its 11th edition in Birr.
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Ballycommon Trailhead Officially Opens
The sustainable mobility and tourism strategy officially opened this week.
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Westmeath Bombshell In Latest Love Island Recoupling
Mullingar's Billykiss Azeed kicked off Casa Amor.
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Westmeath Love Islander Makes Dramatic Decision
Midlands bombshell has shocked the villa.
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Laois Farmer Creates Giant 'Maize Maze' In Shape Of Tractor
The amenity is opening officially on the 26th of July.
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Deadline To Enter Tullamore Show Is Tomorrow
There's an overall prize fund of €175,000.
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Westmeath Artist To Exhibit At RCSI National Showcase
The Castlepollard artist draws inspiration from life.
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Westmeath Band Announce Tour Dates
They're touring the UK and Europe.
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Midlands Weekend Festival Guide
Your ultimate guide to events happening in the Midlands this weekend.
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Midlands Bombshell Enters Love Island Villa
Mullingar's Billykiss Azeez has entered the villa on last night's episode.
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Music Industry Experts Criticise RTE'S Decision To Not Broadcast Electric Picnic
RTE are continuing to not broadcast Electric Picnic.
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FilmOffaly Offering Paid Placement For Aspiring Filmmakers
Applications for the 'Closed For Lunch' documentary project close July 25th.
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Kneecap To Play Electric Picnic
The trio are making an appearance on the main stage following their Glastonbury gig.
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Midlands Music Fans Warned About Online Ticket Scams
A spike is expected as music festival season approaches.
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Midlands MEP Marching In Banned Budapest Pride Protest
Maria Walsh is taking part in the event this weekend.
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Offaly Store Brings 30 New Jobs
Choice Store is officially opened in Tullamore.
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Laois Town Competes In 'Communities in Bloom'
The judges are in the county this weekend.
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American TV Star Visits Westmeath
Patrick Duffy played the role of Bobby Ewing on Dallas.
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Laois Woman Celebrates 41st Birthday Battling Rare Genetic Disorder
Emma has recessive dystrophic EB.