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Midlands News
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Midlands Hospital To Install CT Scanning Service
The Alliance Medical device will provide on-site service at the Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.
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Laois Village Set To Get Painting Facelift
Ballinakill is joining the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
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Education Minister Denies Asking For Remote College Lectures
Minister Lawless says his main focus remains on increasing student beds.
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Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine War Marked
Former Midlands Lieutenant Commander John Leech says the conflict is stuck in a deadlock.
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Westmeath Care Centre Failed To Protect Residents Rights
HIQA failed St Vincent's Care Centre in Athlone on staffing, fire safety, and care and social plans.
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Offaly Photographer Crowned IPPVA Pet Photographer Of The Year
She has now been selected to represent Ireland at the World Photographic Cup.
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Midlands MEP Sides With Bord Bia Chair Amid Calls To Resign
Barry Cowen is accusing associations like the IFA of playing politics in calling for Larry Murrin to step down.
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Over €13m In Midlands HSE Funding Announced
The HSE'S Building and Equipment Capital Plan for 2026 sees investment for health facilities in the region.
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Minister Heydon Announces CAP 2027 Public Consultation
CAP supports farm incomes, food production, rural communities and environmental objectives.
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Enoch Burke's Family To Appear Before High Court Tomorrow
Mr Burke's mother Martina and sister Ammi will appear for contempt of court proceedings.
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Maura Higgins Accused Of Dropping Irish Accent
The Midlands Reality TV star was on The Traitors US.
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Government Reverses SNA Cuts After Backlash
Ministers and party leaders met last night to agree new funding.
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Big Camogie Wins for Westmeath and Laois Over The Weekend
Both counties progress to round three of the league.
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Westmeath Library Creates New Space For Calm
The Aidan Heavey Library in Athlone created the 'Cubbie'.
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Offaly Homes And Businesses Connect To High Speed Fibre Broadband
The premises in Edenderry can access the NBI network.
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Midlands Schools Take On Junk Kouture Final
There up against other countries in the competition.
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Midlands Three Bed Rents Jump Nearly 12%
It comes from Daft.ie's latest rental report for Q4 of 2025.
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Laois Councillors Join Farmer's Chorus Calling For Bord Bia Chair Resignation
Elected representatives are backing a motion asking Larry Murrin to stand down.
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Revenue Seize €135K Worth Of Contraband
4.7kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of over €94,000 was seized
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Laois Community Information Event Taking Place This Evening
Abbeyleix Town Health Check formally launches its Community and Business Surveys this evening.
Sports
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Laois "Devastated" By Defeat Despite Delivering "Manliness" - Justin McNulty
The O'Moore County surrendered a late lead to fall against Clare on Sunday.
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Westmeath Ladies Bag First Win Of League Season
Laois fell to defeat in Division Three, while Offaly's game was called off.
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Big Camogie Wins for Westmeath and Laois Over The Weekend
Both counties progress to round three of the league.
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Fitzgerald "Relieved" After Squeaking Past Kerry
Laois ran out one point winners against the Kingdom on Saturday.
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NHL: Galway Prove Too Strong For Offaly
The result leaves Offaly bottom of the division after four games.
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Former Laois And Offaly GAA Manager Honoured By An Garda Síochána
Liam Kearns died from a heart attack in March 2023.
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Athlone Town Make It Two Wins From Two In First Division
Victory leaves Town second in the league standings.
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Lee Fitzpatrick Scores Try For Ireland U20s In England
Rob Carney from Offaly also impressed.
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NFL: Westmeath Move Closer To Promotion
Mark McHugh's side have won three out of four games.
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Shane Lowry Finishes Strong In California
Jacob Bridgeman was the overall winner.
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Mixed Weekend For Midlands Sides In Both Codes
Westmeath were the only midlands side to win games in hurling and football.
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Westmeath Drifter Sets Sights On Success In 2026
Ryan Nally is looking to progress in the world of Drifting this year.
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Offaly’s Alex Dunne Joins Alpine’s Young Driver Programme
The 20 year old wore Alpine colours during Formula 2 practice earlier this week.
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NHL: Laois And Kerry Clash In Division Two
Both sides are still unbeaten.
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Shane Lowry Cards Opening Round 73 At Genesis Invitational
Rory McIlroy is one shot off the lead.
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Athlone Town Aiming For Back To Back League Wins
Town were 2-1 winners the first day out against Finn Harps.
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Midlands Counties Face Crucial Games In National Camogie League
All three sides are searching for their first wins this weekend.
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NFL: Laois Travel To Clare Looking For Back To Back Wins
It's Laois' second away game of the campaign.
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NHL: Galway Next In Line For Offaly In Division 1A
Both sides are searching for their first wins of the season.
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Offaly Hurling Legend To Feature On Laochra Gael This Evening
Padraig Horan won two All Ireland titles with the Faithful.
Business News
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Minister Heydon Announces CAP 2027 Public Consultation
CAP supports farm incomes, food production, rural communities and environmental objectives.
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Midlands Hotels See 76% Occupancy In 2025
It comes as the Irish Hotels Federation holds annual conference in Killarney.
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Government Boosts Midlands Homebuyer Support With Higher Loan Limits
The loans provide assistance for buyers who can’t secure enough funding from banks.
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Kevin Brady Named As Ibec Midlands President
He succeeds Pat O'Neill.
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Government And EU To Invest €35m In Local Climate Action
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien was in Tullamore earlier today.
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Enterprise Minister Says Midlands Still Offering Strong Company Growth
The annual IDA report places the region last in terms of client employment numbers.
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Westmeath Town Awarded For Night Time Economy
Mullingar is receiving the award.
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Ireland’s First European Space Agency Launches in Westmeath
It is Ireland’s national platform for space technology development.
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Westmeath Research Firm Launch SME Digital Transformation Programme
The programme supports small and medium businesses.
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Ryanair Chief Warns US Could Block Aer Lingus Flights Over Airport Cap
Removal of the limit was approved this week.
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Midlands Trails Behind On IDA Employment Numbers
The latest stats from the Government show a small increase from 2024 to 2025.
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Westmeath Children's Charity Awarded For Sustainability
Helium will receive a €3,000 grant through Lidl's first ever Green Fund.
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Landlords Set To Reset Rents To Market Rates
The measure will be approved by the Seanad today.
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Offaly Retailer Fined For Breaching Consumer Law
Shops in Cork, Donegal, and Dublin have also been found in breach by the CCPC.
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Managers Should Consider Remote Work Where Possible - FRS
New research from JobLeads shows just 3.7% of jobs in Ireland are fully remote.
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Rent Increases Hit Westmeath Council Tenants
Carers allowance is counted as income in Westmeath’s rent calculations.
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Midlands Tourism Businesses Awarded For Excellence
Clonmacnoise Visitor Centre, Sean's Bar and the Sheraton Athlone Hotel have all picked up CIE Tours Awards.
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Online Shopping Cited As EuroGiant Enters Liquidation
640 staff are employed by the company.
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Midlands Jobs At Risk Following Eurogiant Liquidation Announcement
A total of 640 people nationwide are employed by Eurogiant.
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New Stats Reveal Westmeath People Have Highest Disposable Income
It's according to the CSO's latest stats.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Maura Higgins Accused Of Dropping Irish Accent
The Midlands Reality TV star was on The Traitors US.
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Laois Rose Picks Up First Perfect Score In DWTS Ireland History
Katelyn Cummins scored a perfect score of 50 yesterday evening.
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Irish Cancer Society Funds Free Counselling Sessions Across Midlands
An estimated 44,000 people in Ireland get cancer each year.
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Midlands Singer Urges Heart Health Awareness After Sudden Attack
Michael English is asking people to get regular checkups.
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Midlands Record Shop Owner Hails U2’s Politically Charged New Music
Six new songs feature on the bands new EP.
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Laois Choir To Film Music Video With Irish Folk Icon
Filming takes place this Saturday.
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Westmeath Scientist Receives Prestigious Honour
The TUS scientist is being honoured by the University of Strathclyde.
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6,000 Trees Distributed Creating New Habitats Across Offaly
The Hares Corner project is one of 26 projects currently managed by the Burrenbeo Trust.
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Laois Locals Gather For EP Meeting
The AGM gets underway at 7pm this evening.
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Midlands Musician Survey Launching
The information will help develop free workshop programmes for artists in the region.
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Rose Of Tralee Steals DWTS Spotlight With Perfect Rumba
Katelyn Cummins scored 39 points yesterday.
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Forest Fest Act Cancels Appearance At Festival
The Lemonheads were due to play Forest Fest in Emo.
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Westmeath Town Awarded For Night Time Economy
Mullingar is receiving the award.
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Westmeath Matchmaker Shares Top Valentines Day Tips
Mullingar's Mairead Loughman is celebrating a decade in business this year.
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Farmer Concerns Mount Over Slurry Storage Capacity
FRS Co-Op is a multi-sector co-op operating across multiple services.
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Laois Actor Settling Roots In West Cork
Robert Sheehan is applying for planning permission for works on his Cork farmhouse.
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Westmeath Comedian Shares Journey From Diet Culture To New Stand-Up Show
Alison Spittle will be on her new tour next month.
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Laois County Council Launch Youth Theatre Pilot Proposals
The public have until the end of the month to apply to run a youth theatre in Portlaoise.
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Film Offaly Launches 2026 Short Film Awards
There's a €12,000 bursary for the winning film.
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Midlands Stars Survive Fright Night Under The Glitter Ball
Next week is Boy Bands V Girl Groups Night.