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Organisers are hoping to attract local, national and international entrants.

He's inviting people to present their ideas about a more sustainable transport system in the county.

The concert will be free for all family and friends.

Raised by the village takes teenagers brought up in Dublin and introduce them to rural living.

The disclosures tribunal is hearing evidence from Athlone Garda Nicholas Keogh.

He's the fourth member of the Brennan family to be honoured.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses

The road has since re-opened.

The disease is highly contagious.

They occured in the National Violence Reduction Unit.

The survey was conducted by Pure Telecom.

It's all part of a large investment announced for Irish colleges.

The event begins at 7 o'clock this morning.

The Westmeath musician didnt expect the big reaction his endeavour received.

It follows disruptions to the system last night also.

The tattoo'd chef will be a judge on The Restraurant.

The figures were taking from coroner's reports over a two year period.

Part of the development in Borris In Ossory will be finished in December of this year.

He had alleged Ms. O'Sullivan told a superintendent to "alienate" him.

SIPTU energy organiser Willie Noone thinks the plans for the midlands aren't enough.

The online fundraiser has been set up to support the family of a seriously ill Edenderry boy.

Irish Water is considering a new facility to alleviate issues.

A person was reported entering the river on Tuesday evening.

There are events taking place around the country.

The company announced new plans under the new bog rehabilitation programme yesterday.

Four Mullingar men are charged with offences in Horseleap, Co Offaly on November 11th 2018.

It has done a deal with ESB to continue to supply peat to their two midlands power stations.

Irish Water customers in Westmeath are facing disruptions to their supply tonight. 

The day tests their response to a large scale incident.

Athlone Sub-Aqua Unit received a call last evening.

Her favourite past time is having neighbours over in her house.

The project is part of the Mary's meals backpack scheme.

The Tribunal is investigating an Athlone Garda's complaint that he was mistreated by senior Gardaí.

An Offaly councillor is so far running unopposed for the position.

Gardaí arrested the pair yesterday afternoon. 

The Offaly-based group is protesting in Dublin today.

Parishioners are being invited to give their views.

The division will merge with Meath next year.

Garda described the accusation as "scurrilous, slanderous and unfounded".

The programme gives a unique insight into the lives and work of the charity’s lifesavers

Ferbane's Gráinne Kenny bumped into the star at the airport.

People must be fit and healthly and between the ages of 18 and 65. 

President of AIT says it'll enhance the student experience in the region.

The site comprises of 28 acres in total.

The IFA has announced its new Diversity Strategy.

€500,000 in retirement gratuities are going to outgoing midlands councillors

FRS Recruitment in Tullamore outlines some of the barriers to working mothers.

Five Judges selected the 60 winners.

He says he's raised the issue a number of times.

The disclosures tribunal has been hearing evidence from Garda Nicholas Keogh.

The undercover investigation including a legal firm in the Midlands.

The Ben and Jake Connolly Trust have set up a go fund me page in the hope of raising money for the house.

The call is being made by the local Domestic Abuse Service.

That's only if a Brexit deal can be agreed.

They're calling for legal threats against farmers to be dropped.

The Tullamore man has been appointed to the top job.

The Simon Community says the current practice is unsustainable.

A decision has been made to revisit Fenagh.

The farmers had been maintaining a picket at the Portlaoise site.

Motorists should watch out for spot flooding.

There is frustration over the water treatment plant in Athlone.

The alleged mistreatment will be heard this morning.

The Roads Policing Unit recently this vehicle in the Mullingar

His predecessor comes from the same parish.

Westmeath Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to check their alarms.

A Laois man has set up an online petition.

The Mullingar mum tracked down the owner of a random package which arrived at her workplace.

They're anxious to speak to delivery and truck drivers who may have been in the area.

A local councillor says it's massive news for the region.

The young Abbeyleix woman is shadowing in a government department.

Gavin Buckley's brother Aaron tragically drowned in June.

The Royal Canal Greenway will be the longest in the country.

A Christian prayer is said at the beginning of each monthly meeting.

Projects that are set to benefit include engineering developments and micro enterprise.

It's feared having no local office could impact domestic violence cases especially.

People are being warned not to give any details out on their doorstep.

The cyclist passed away yesterday.

The Army Bomb Disposal Team was called to the scene last night.

The new Meath/Westmeath division is going to be one of the first to be set up.

The company says it's treating the matter seriously.

A new report shows people are "trapped" in inpatient units.

Linda Fitzpatrick will be channelling her inner Naomi Campbell at the Unislim Awards.

Mullingar's Councillor Hazel Smyth is in favour of the idea.

This year's focus is on suicide prevention.

Michael Ring has been defending the new measures in Budget 2020.

It's thought an entirely new facility could take three years to complete.

The 12% Drop In Number Of Emergency Patients In Portlaoise Is Largest In Ireland

The Laois TD expects a judicial council to tackle the issue which is linked to increased premiums for businesses.

It's celebrating and showcasing short films.

Thousands of young people in the midlands have taken part since 1985.

€20 million has been allocated.

The Mullingar mum says she feels like a new woman since losing five stone. 

They're conducting checkpoints as part of the initiative.

He's shocked at the overcrowding at the hotel.

The shorter evenings are linked to an increase in attempted burglaries.

Tullamore group Family Carers Ireland have crunched the numbers.

A €30 million Just Transition fund has been allocated for the midlands.

The chair of the Midlands branch has made the call following the budget announcements.

Irish Rail is currently working to fix the issue.

Irish Rural Link says behavioural tax will hit rural Ireland the hardest.

It's in response to an oil spill in the River Shannon.

Theconference will bring up to 300 delegates to Tullamore next May. 

His brother set up the fund in aid of Water Safety Ireland and Limerick Marine search.

30 members of the traveling community have died by suicide this year.

The investment will support 400 environmentally sustainable jobs with 100 more positions through peatlands rehabilitation.

A man was taken to hospital after being hit by a van.

The Finance Minister says it's a prudent budget with Brexit on the horizon. 

A new survey by two county councils have made the findings.

The collision occurred yesterday evening.

Paschal Donohue will announce government's plans for 2020 later.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

Justice Minister and Laois Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan will also bring forward legislation.

Illegal dumpers can be fined or taken to court.

They're appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage.

The IFA says the picket will remain in place until a resolution is agreed.

The restriction is to allow water levels to recover following a mechanical failure.

A midlands pharmacist has some novel suggestions to stop your partner snoring.

The teenager is part of a new crime drama

It will be a cautious approach from the government, with the threat of a no-deal Brexit looming. 

The Finance Minister will announce his Budget for 2020 tomorrow.

All three counties recorded an increase.

More than a kilogram of cannabis was found.

The industry is feeling the effects of Brexit.

Westmeath, Laois and Offaly are among the highest in country for prosecutions.

Demonstrations are taking place in Dublin today calling for action on climate change.

A juvenile male was detained by Gardaí.

It's one of four places that will be inspected after they were left out of the original report.

The LOETB are launching a training programme to help people learnt to do so effectively.

He was speaking at the National Ploughing Championships

The secrets of a serial killer from Laois are to be uncovered in a new book.