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Midlands News
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Second Largest Rise In People Signing On Comes In Offaly
Over 3,000 people were on the Live Register in the county in October.
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Over 1,000 Patients Waiting Over 18 Months On Appointments In Midlands Hospitals
Over 588,000 people are on outpatient waiting lists across the country.
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Second Fianna Fáil Name Added To The Ticket In Laois
Austin Stack will run alongside TD Séan Fleming.
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Legislated Health Bill Could Lead To Supply Issues According To Westmeath Pharmacist
The new scheme will come into effect from next January.
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1 in 3 Adults Experience Financial Abuse
81% say they were a victim of someone they know.
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Dáil Dissolved As General Election Announced For End Of The Month
So far, 37 candidates have been declared across the midlands.
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Power Up SME Fund Extends Deadline For Applications
Seventy five per cent of businesses that can apply have already registered.
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Online ID Needed To Enforce Social Media Restrictions Says Laois IT Expert
Australia has presented new legislation to ban social media for anyone aged under 16.
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People Before Profit Declare Youngest Candidate In Laois
The new candidate is only 23 years old.
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More Than 600 Drivers Caught Speeding On National Slow Down Day
The operation ran for 24 hours.
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Westmeath Man Awarded For Saving A Child From A Burning Building
He pulled the child from an upstairs window.
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There's No Way For Peacekeepers To Avoid Drone Strike - Mullingar Defense Analyst
All Irish personnel have been confirmed as safe.
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Integration Department Fires Back At Westmeath County Council Over Lissywollen Site
Local representatives in Athlone tried to intercede on the centre with a capacity for 1,000 male asylum seekers.
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Westmeath County Council To Receive €74k For Hybrid Working
The funding will go towards council meetings.
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EU Adopt Wait And See Approach To Trump's "Regime"
Barry Cowen says he's hopeful the US continues to support and defend Ukraine.
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Decision On New Director Of Fashion Retailer "Rushed" Claims Frasers Group
The former Debenhams boss has been appointed as the new chief of Boohoo.
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Calls For Higher Incentives For The Re-Turn Scheme
The owner of a Laois garden centre also counts litter dumped near his business.
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2024 Set To Be Hottest Year On Record
EU scientists say temperatures will be more than 1.5 degrees higher than pre-industrial times.
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Satellites Earth's Only Protection From Solar Flares
Solar flares are strong energy blasts from the sun.
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Sinn Fein Make Call for Carers Means Test To Be Scrapped
It's their final Dail motion of this Government.
Sports
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Farrell Backing Bealham To Deliver Against All Blacks
The former Buccaneers tighthead will win his 43rd cap.
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Mullingar Trained Walhaan Gearing Up For Dundalk
The 8 year old features in the 7,30pm race at the Louth track.
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Second Round 66 For Lowry In Abu Dhabi
The Clara man is 9 under par heading into day three.
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'A Mammoth Task' - Nigel Dunne On Tullamore's Clash With Tinahely
The match throws-in at 1.30pm in Aughrim on Sunday.
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Laois Man To Compete At Timbersports World Championships In France
The event takes place on Friday and Saturday in Toulouse.
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Republic Of Ireland Squad Named For Final Nations League Campaign
Kasey McAteer who has Offaly roots is called up once again.
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Lowry Cards 69 On Day One Of Abu Dhabi Championship
The Clara man is 7 shots off the lead.
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Eight Midlands Sides In Leinster Championship Action This Weekend
All games to throw-in at 1:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.
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Men's Division One: Panthers Look To Maintain Flawless Start To The Season
The Laois club are third in the table with four wins from four.
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Buccaneers & Tullamore Chasing First League Victory
Both clubs are in the bottom two of their divisions.
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Talent In Laois Crucial To Duff's Decision To Remain In Charge
The Ballyfin man first took over the Laois ladies footballers in the spring.
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Panthers' Amy Dooley Makes Ireland Squad For EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers
Ireland’s are currently 4th in Group E.
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Bealham To Start For Ireland In All Blacks Clash
Finlay Bealham comes into the team to earn his 43rd cap.
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Westmeath Trained Castleheath Looking To Rediscover Early Season Form At Dundalk
The first of a 7 race card is off at 1:55pm this afternoon.
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Former Athlone Town Manager Kilduff To Take The Reigns At Dundalk
Kilduff guided the midlanders to this season's Women's Premier Division title.
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No Room For Mediocrity - Kilcavan Boss Looking To Push On In Leinster
Kilcavan defeated Craobh Chíaráin in round one of the Leinster Junior Championship.
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Mullingar Harriers Strike Gold At Leinster Cross Country Championships
Vinny Connolly claimed the senior men's title, finishing ahead of Tullamore's Michael Murphy and Cian Kelly of St Abban's AC.
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Leinster Intermediate Camogie Final Awaits St Brigid's
The Laois champions were 0-9 to 0-6 winners over the holders Na Fianna of Meath.
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'An Outstanding Community' - Crettyard Manager Praises The Town's Support
Crettyard booked their place in the quarter finals of the Leinster Intermediate Football Championship with victory over Fr Manning Gaels.
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Close Call Defeat For Westmeath Trainer At The Breeder's Cup
Arizona Blaze was beaten half a length into second in the Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint on Friday.
Business News
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Power Up SME Fund Extends Deadline For Applications
Seventy five per cent of businesses that can apply have already registered.
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Decision On New Director Of Fashion Retailer "Rushed" Claims Frasers Group
The former Debenhams boss has been appointed as the new chief of Boohoo.
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Rights for Offaly Battery Storage Project Bought By SSE
Thornberry Battery Energy Storage System began development in 2018.
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Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards Winners Revealed
The awards featured a range of categories, including Best Newcomer, Customer Service Excellence and Best Restaurant Manager.
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Tesco Create 75 Temporary Jobs in Midlands For Festive Season
It's part of over 1,000 temporary jobs created by Tesco for Christmas
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Furniture Shop Proudly Celebrates 55th Anniversary Today
The Portaoise outlet has been open since 1969.
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Laois Business Named 'Great Place To Work'
The hotel received an official certification.
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Laois Man To Receive Top European Recruitment Honour
The award ceremony will take place in London this December.
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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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Westmeath Man Awarded For Saving A Child From A Burning Building
He pulled the child from an upstairs window.
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Paul Mescal 'Incredibly Proud' Of Glatiator II At Irish Premiere
The Kildare Man stars in the latest Blockbuster Film.
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Midlands 103 Remains Region's Most Listened To Station
The latest figures also show more than 3 million Irish adults listen to radio everyday.
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Artist Residency Scheme Coming To The Midlands
This is in partnership with Music Generation.
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Midlands Woman Most Profitable Influencer On 'I'm A Celebrity'
The influencer industry is a space for people to profit from social media.
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Maura Higgins is Entering The 'I'm A Celeb' Jungle
Joining Maura in the jungle is former Irish professional boxer turned boxing promoter Barry McGuigan.
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Over 160 Businesses Attending The Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards
Titles up for grabs include Restaurant of the Year and Best Destination Hotel.
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Anna May McHugh Is Awarded Honorary Doctorate
It was awarded for her significant contribution to the advancement of the Agriculture industry.
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Midlands Discovery Park To Host Memorial Walk This Weekend
It's a chance to remember loved ones who have passed on.
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Social Media Lecturer "Not Surprised" Midlands Influencer Was Overwhelmed By Fame
She rose to stardom from her time on Love Island.
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Westmeath Village Crowned As Ireland's Tidiest Village
The town is the county winner for the second year in a row.
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Many Trick Or Treaters Adding Personalisations To Costumes This Halloween
Orders are in for fake wounds and gel blood.
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Midlands Fire Services Are Warning About Halloween Costumes
They want to alert parents to keep possible hazards in mind when choosing costumes for children.
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Do You Believe In Ghosts?
A study found women are more likely to believe in the supernatural than men.
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Westmeath Dog Wins "Puppy Of The Year" Title
A Laois pup took second place.
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Pat Shortt Talks About Midlands Family Connections
The final leg of his current tour is taking place in the region.
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Westmeath Author Shortlisted For An Post Irish Book Awards
His book is about the murder of Adrian Donoghue.
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The Boss Slams Donald Trump
The music legend has family roots in Westmeath.
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The Coronas Take To The Stage In Offaly
The Irish rock band will perform this Sunday.
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Midlands Favourite Scary Movies Revealed
People in the region were asked what gives them a good fright around Halloween.