Midlands News
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Missing Athy Teen Found Safe And Well
She had been reported missing on Tuesday.
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Westmeath Teen Found Safe
Gardaí are thanking the public for their service.
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People From Around The World To Show Off Craft Skills In Offaly
The festival kicked off today and will run all weekend.
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Vandalism At Westmeath GAA Club
They believe it was the work of non-members.
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1,000km Challenge To Support People With Lyme Disease Taking Place In Laois
The aim is to raise €1 per kilometre.
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Hopes For New Solar Bin In Laois Town This Summer
The bin can hold up to six times as much as a regular bin.
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10% Rise In Number Of Asylum Seekers In The Midlands
That's when compared to the same time a year ago.
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Midlands Homelessness Figures See Marginal Increase
There's also been another increase nationally.
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A Walk And A Treat In Aid Of Animal Charity In Laois This Weekend
People are invited to take part this Sunday.
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Cameras Offer Protection To Taxi Drivers And Passengers - Westmeath Taxi Driver
It comes as a Dublin taxi driver has been sentenced to a combined 30 years behind bars.
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Massive Fundraising Push For Westmeath Cyclist Injured In Accident
Over €70,000 has been raised so far.
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Westmeath School Approved For Multi-Million Euro Development
The plans will the school be equipped with a number of new rooms.
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Kilsaran Cleared To Buy Offaly Sand And Gravel Pit
The site is owned by Kilmurray Concrete.
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Man Arrested After Alleged Westmeath Assault
A man in his 20s was injured during the alleged incident.
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Influx Of New High-Powered EV Chargers Coming To The Midlands
131 new chargers are set to be installed around the country.
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Potential Public Health Risk From Unmonitored Private Water Supplies - EPA
It says firms with a private well aren't being checked.
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Laois Celebrity Chef To Set Up Organic Farm School
She already has one very successful cookery school.
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World Record Attempt To Be Made At Electric Picnic
The aim is to have the biggest 'Rock The Boat'.
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Midlands One Of Four Regions To See Rise In House Completions
The number of completions rose by more than 3%.
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Westmeath Bar Re-Opens Today Following Fire
The blaze broke out early on last month.
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Drop In Staffing At Garda National Immigration Bureau While Asylum Seeker Numbers Remain High
A midlands TD says the Government are not taking immigration seriously enough.
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Regeneration Plan For Offaly Town Being Launched Today
The town has been granted funding for new projects.
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Offaly Business To Shut Later This Year
The business will also close its pop-up coffee counter.
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Center Parcs Expecting To Welcome 1 Millionth Guest As It Turns Five
The midlands resort has welcomed over 900,000 guests since it opened.
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Westmeath Farmer Has "No Idea" How Ancient Items Wound Up In His Field
The artifacts were sent anonymously to The National Museum Of Ireland.
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Acts Announced For The Comedy Arena At Electric Picnic
Russell Howard will be taking to the stage to entertain festival goers.
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Decision On Major Development At Westmeath GAA Club Due Today
The club is looking to build a number of new pitches, and a sports hall.
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Tullamore Hospital Staff 'Effectively' Approach Patient Care Despite Busy ED - HIQA
The Health Watchdog has released its latest report on the hospital.
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Third Person Charged In Westmeath Jewellery Robbery Investigation
The item was stolen last week, but has since been recovered.
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Peter Burke To Launch Report Celebrating Links Between Ireland And San Francisco
It's hoped the report will strengthen ties between the two areas.
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'Essential' Works To Cause Water Supply Disruptions In Westmeath
A number of areas in the county are set to be affected.
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Over 3,000 Babies Born In The Midlands In 2021
The birth rate per 1,000 was highest in certain areas of Dublin.
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Midlands Samaritans Encourage People To Speak Up If They Need Help
Today is Samaritans Awareness Day.
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Funding Of €725m To Be Provided For RTÉ Over Three Years
It includes exchequer funding and the TV Licence fee.
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Bord Na Móna Record Highest Ever Profit
The company had profits of over €100m for the financial year.
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€10,000 Worth Of Equipment Stolen From Westmeath Farm
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
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Gardaí Seek Help Finding Missing Teen
She was reported missing yesterday.
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Laois Gardaí Investigating Break-In At Water Treatment Plant
They're asking witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch with them.
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Calls Made For 30kph Speed Limit For Westmeath Schools
Works are currently underway to see speed limit reductions across the county.
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Uisce Éireann Dispatches Crews To Repair Burst Water Main In Westmeath
A number of areas in the county may be without water until the fault is repaired.
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Longest Surviving Irish Person With EB Reveals "Special Reason" Behind Marathon Plans
She will be joined by an A-list celebrity actor.
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€55k Announced For Flood Mitigation Works In Laois
The money will see works carried out along the River Nore.
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Thousands Turn Out For Agri-Tech Display At Offaly Farm
The Irish Farmer's Journal Suckler & Sheep Open Day in Tullamore was a huge success.
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'No Formal Request' For Privatisation Of BNM Recycling, Says Eamon Ryan
The company has confirmed it's carrying out a strategic review of the business.
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Laois Councillor To Seek Fine Gael Nomination To Contest General Election
Fine Gael will be looking for a replacement for the seat long-held by Charlie Flanagan.
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Hollywood Actor To Take On Marathon With Laois Woman With EB
The event is to mark her 40th birthday.
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State Confirms Ukrainian Refugees To Be Moved Into Offaly Site This Month
Up to 55 refugees will be moved into the site.
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More Than €8,000 Raised For Offaly Hospice On Behalf Of Tullamore Man
Tommy passed away in March.
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Cold Water Swimming Pool Group Coming To Westmeath
It's in an effort to aid men's mental and physical health.
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Fire Engine Worth €450,000 Arrives In Offaly
It replaces the older model in the Offaly town.
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Hoped Offaly Site For Ukrainian Refugees Won't See Vandalism A Second Time
The first instance happened in October of last year.
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High Levels Of Covid 19 Found In Wastewater
The 'viral load' has seen a rise of between 10% and 50%.
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"Poor" Long Term Planning In Education Contributes To Teacher Recruitment Issues
The population of Ireland could increase to almost 7m in 33 years.
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Investigations Ongoing Into Burglary In Offaly
The incident happened on Saturday night.
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Olympic Judges Assessed For Four Years Before Being Chosen For Games
A Laois man will be attending his fourth Olympic Games in Paris.
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Missing Laois Teen Found Safe
He was reported missing on Friday.
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55 Ukrainian Refugees To Be Moved Into Offaly Site 'Imminently'
The plans were first revealed last year.
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No Impact On Westmeath County Council's Finances After €515k Payment Fraud, Says CEO
The incident occurred in January of this year.
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Gardaí At Scene Of Offaly Crash
Road users are being advised to expect delays.
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Fianna Fáil Confirms Robert Troy As Westmeath Candidate In General Election
He was confirmed at a convention last night.
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Man Arrested And Two Weapons Seized In Westmeath
A man was also injured during the course of an incident in the county.
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New App Monitoring When Offaly Cows Are 'In The Mood'
The technology will be on display at an open day in the county today.
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Pippa Hackett To Contest General Election In Offaly For Greens
Senator Hackett recently contested for leadership of the party.
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Outrage At Speeding Levels On 'Highly Dangerous' Laois Road
A Councillor is calling for safety works to be carried out.
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Offaly County Council Admits Providing Traveller Group Housing Can Be "Challenging"
The local authority has laid out the Draft Traveller Accommodation Programme for 2025-2029.
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Court Hears How Teenager Posted Murder Aftermath Video Of Offaly Woman On Snapchat
Ms. Woodnutt's husband also delivered his victim impact statement today.
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Major Developments To Westmeath GAA Club To Cost €1m
Their plans include new pitches and new training areas.
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Calls For Dog Breeding Ban As Shelters Overwhelmed
Many of the dogs being surrendered are young.
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€360k Worth Of Drugs Seized In Athlone
The drugs were discovered during a search of parcels.
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Junior Foreign Affairs Minister To Visit Laois' US Twin
Sean Fleming is heading to Franklin later this week.
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827 Prisoners Waiting For Addiction Counselling Services
Over 160 of those are in the midlands prisons.
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Investigation Launched Into Westmeath Water Supply Disruption
Reports have been made from one town and the surrounding area.
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Tullamore 'Buzzing' To Host Annual Convention
The conference will have multiple events throughout the week.
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Joe Biden Will Be 'Missed By Irish People' - Junior Foreign Affairs Minister
Mr. Biden has announced the decision to step away from the US Presidential Election race.
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New Offaly Link Road To Be Developed
It follows the signing of a new contract to progress the project.
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Under-Reporting Of Near-Misses High On Agenda As Farm Safety Week Kicks Off
The annual event will run until this Friday.
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Expensive Piece Of Jewellery Recovered By Westmeath Gardaí
Two arrests have been made in relation to the incident.
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Over 1,900 Dwellings Commenced In The Midlands In The First Half Of 2024
Nationally, that figure reaches more than 33,000.
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Forest Fest Kicks Off In Laois Today
There is something for everyone at this weekends festival.
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Enoch Burke Has Failed To Convince A High Court Judge To Hear His Application To Set Aside A Court Order
The court order is refraining him from attending a Westmeath School.
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People Of The Midlands Warned To Watch For Bogus Callers
Gardaí are urging people to always check for ID.
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€73,000 In Communities Integration Funding Granted To Midlands
Projects across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath have received funding.
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Water Outages Impacting Laois Town
People are complaining that Uisce Éireann did not communicate the issue well with them.
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Fianna Fáil To Stick With Sitting Longford/Westmeath TDs For Next Election
The electoral area is due to be expanded.
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Fire Breaks Out At Coolock Site
Protests in the area turned violent on Monday night.
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Midlands Woman Shaves Her Head For Charity
This is dedicated to the woman's late brother in law, in celebration of his life.
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Gardaí Seeking Help To Find Missing Midlands Teenager
Missing 13 year old in Mullingar
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Midlands Schools In Line For Widespread Special Class Investment
Schools in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath will
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Hauliers Looking For Fuel Excise Reprieve
The State is set to bring forward a number of additional taxes and charges for road users.
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Fine Gael Pushing To Retain TV Licence Fee Against Media Minister's Preference
However a midlands Senator is wary of the danger of giving RTE any more money.
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House Prices Surging Across The Midlands
Laois has seen a year on year jump of 16% in the cost of a home.
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SIPTU Members Continue With Their Strike Action
There picketing outside national advocasy service offices.
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Cars Should Not Be Able To Do More Than 140kmh - IRVA
There are plans to reduce the speed limit on rural roads later this year.
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Nine In 10 People Saw A Rise In Their Insurance Premium In One Year
That's according to a survey by Sinn Féin.
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Government To Consider Cheaper Bus Fares And Better Bike Subsidies
It's in an effort to reduce car usage across the country.
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Proposal To Defer Straw Incorporation Measure
The move from the Minister for Agriculture will primarily impact tillage farmers.
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Launch Taking Place For First Offaly Pride Festival
The event will be held next week, with the festival coming up in August.
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HSE Is Launching A Review Into Baby And Mother Deaths
Deaths that have occurred during childbirth across Ireland are being looked into for similarities.
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Gardaí Issue Witness Appeal Over Midlands Shooting
A man in his 70s was hospitilised after the incident on Wednesday evening.
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Rise In Extortion, Fraud And Hate Crime
The National Crime Victims Helpline says harassment and assault were two of the most common issues people faced.
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Approval Granted For New Special Needs Classroom For Laois School
The school will now be able to double its capacity for children with special needs.
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'Underhanded' To Erect Masts On Public Lands Without Warning
Senator Micheál Carrigy has expressed his support for changes to be made to the planning licencing laws.
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Offaly And Westmeath Venues Lead The Midlands For Bar Of The Year Nominations
The Old Warehouse and Gertie Browne's Bar and Bistro have been recognised in multiple categories.
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One Midlands North West MEP Remains Undecided On Von Der Leyen Presidency
Former RTE Midlands correspondent Ciaran Mullooly remains undecided.
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Elderly Man Hospitalised After Midlands Shooting
A man in his 70s is currently being treated in Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar.
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Westmeath Author Shares Advice To Know Before Publishing Your Own Book
She has sold over 2m books worldwide.
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Midlands Home Could Set You Back Over €250,000
The most expensive homes in the region are in Westmeath.
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Worries Turf Tradition Will Die Out
It stems from cultural changed and a move towards greener methods of heating homes.
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Barring Order A Priority For Protecting Yourself From A Violent Situation
A man in Carlow has been handed a life sentence for assaulting his wife for 25 years.
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Laois Service Station Reopens After Multi-Million Euro Redevelopment
The Applegreen in Portlaoise returns with new shopping and dining options.
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Tullamore's Emergency Service Station Is Open To The Public Today
Find out what it's like to be a paramedic and speak with the staff.
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Oil Is The Primary Source Of Heating In Midlands Homes
Figures have shown how oil is used to heat homes.
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Over €50,000 Taken During Burglary In Westmeath
A number of burglaries occurred in Westmeath over the last week.
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Anxiety Most Common Mental Health Issue In The Midlands
One charity are reporting that over 60% of its cases in the region have to do with anxiety issues.
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Local Authorities Fail To Meet Social Housing Target For Q1
They were short by over 50 houses.
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Protests Continue As Coolock Site Is Now Barricaded
Gardaí faced 200 protesters last night.
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Promised State Supports Don't Justify Asylum Seeker Arrivals - Laois Offaly TD
88 beds are to be made available to International Protection Applicants in Birr.
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Searches In Laois Part Of Global Operation Targeting Organised Crime In West Africa
Millions of dollars of assets have been seized worldwide.
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Metsola Elected For A Second Term As European Parliament President
She is the first woman to do so.
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Gardaí Issue New Advice To Help Prevent Phone Loss At Festivals
It involved having a phone number set as your screensaver.
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Councillor Says 90% Of Travellers Want Traditional Housing
Figures show younger members of the Travelling community want to settle.
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€208,800 Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Athlone.
The contraband originated from Spain.
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Garadí Investigating Alleged Assault That Left Man Hospitalised
The incident happened on Thursday.
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Westmeath And Laois Local Authorities Fail To Deliver 'New Build' Houses
After Q1 of 2024, the delivery of new build homes is behind schedule compared to last year.
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Three Westmeath Businesses Named Among "Best Places To Work" List
The Sunday Times list covered companies from across the country.
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Applications Open For Cost Rental Homes In Westmeath
It's the first development of its kind in the town.
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Close To 30,000 People Waiting On Appointments In Midlands Hospitals
Over 1,500 have been waiting for over a year and a half.
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Delay In Deploying Public Order Unit Put Gardaí In Coolock At Risk - GRA
Protests at a site earmarked for asylum seekers turned violent yesterday.
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Over 80 Beds Set To Made Available For International Protection Applicants In Offaly Town
The premises has been previously used to house Ukranian refugees.
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Souped Up Cars Targeted In Offaly Town
Constituents are complaining to public reps about noise pollution.
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Westmeath Set To Host Graphic Medicine Conference
A conference celebrating intersection of comics and healthcare is taking place at TUS Athlone.
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Soap Star Engaged To Offaly Man On One-Year Anniversary
He didn't know she was acting on Eastenders when they met.
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"Few And Far Between" Who Don't Consume Media In Modern Age
A Fine Gael Spokesperson on Media is speaking on the possibilities of a new broadcasting charge.
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Minister For Enterprise Meets With Heads Of Pillar Banks
They discussed the role of the banks in supporting the SMEs sector.
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The Biggest Issue Affecting Rental Costs Remains The Lack Of Supply
That's according to Fine Gael's councilor Duncan.
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Criminal Barristers Withdraw Services For A Second Day
Another day of strike action is planned for next week.
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A Desire To Serve And Protect - Former Councillor Laid To Rest
He passed away following a battle with cancer.
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Myths Say Rain Today Could Mean Rain For Over A Month
The folklore predicts 40 days of rain.
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US Secret Service Denys Diverting Resources Away From Donald Trump Rally
The former president says it's a 'miracle' he survived.
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"It's Very Demoralising" - Westmeath Business Burgled This Morning
€1,500 worth of clothing was stolen in the incident.
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Working Holidays Are Not Holidays
Tullamore's Turn2Me CEO Fiona O' Malley is telling people to disconnect when they break from work.
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Hamas Playing Their Negotiation Cards - Declan Power
The militant group have pulled out of ceasefire negotiations after an Israeli strike in Gaza.
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Former Offaly County Councillor To Be Laid To Rest Today
Ken Smollen's Funeral Mass takes place at the Church of the Assumption this morning.
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Over 1,600 More Premises In Westmeath Able To Connect To High Speed Fibre Broadband
That brings the total in the county so far to 8,737.
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"Nathan Carter Locked Up" In Castlerea Prison
The concert was in recognition of the significant work prison staff do across Ireland for their local charities.
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Gardaí Investigating Burglary In Offaly
High value equipment was stolen.
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Annual Agri Show In Westmeath Taking Place This Weekend
The Mullingar Agri Show has been running for more than 180 years.
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Awards To Honour Volunteer Contributions Of Refugees And Asylum Seekers
The ceremony is being held in Athlone for the first time.
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Update: Missing Teen Found Safe And Well
Gardaí are thanking the public for their assistance.
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New Secondary School Building Could Be Coming To Laois Town
It would have a capacity of 1,000 students.
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Residents Along The River Shannon Campaign Against New Project
Locals have concerns over impact to farms.
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Westmeath Village To Represent Ireland In European Awards
Final preparation have been underway today.
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Joe Biden Made Two Major Mistakes At Nato Summit
Their are doubts about president Biden's suitability to run in the re-elections.
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Ken Smollen Passes Away After Battle With Illness
The Clara man stood down from Offaly County Council last year after a cancer diagnosis.
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Urgent Appeal For Funding From Food Kitchen
They are at risk of having to close in the next two months.
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'Cop-On' In Is Not Taught In The Classroom
A midlands recruiter believes young people can learn a lot of life skils from working in retail and hospitality .
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Ahoy! Salty Dog Lineup Revealed For Electric Picnic 2024
That will also include some surprise stowaways on thew ship!
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XL Bully Ban Will Be Enforced October 1st
This enforcement will bring Ireland in line with the North and the UK.
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Tullamore Hospital Extremely Busy Today
The Hospital have opened additional beds to cope with this extra demand.
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Tullamore Hospital Among Best Performing In Ireland On Outpatient Waiting Lists
The situation is entirely different for Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar.
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House Prices Cheapest In Midlands And Border Regions
The DNG National Price Gauge indicates prices are rising fastest in Mid-West.
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County Councils Subject Of Most Ombudsman Complaints
Oireachtas members heard details of the Ombudsman's 2023 report on Thursday.
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Departing Cowen Speaks Of "Privilege and Honour" Representing Laois And OFfaly
The newly elected Fianna Fail MEP is calling for young people to get involved in politics.
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Funding Granted For Two Laois Disability Housing Projects
The residences should be able to house a total of 8 people.
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Car Radio At Risk Of Becoming A Thing Of The Past
Some manufacturers may be replacing them.
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The Patient's Helped Create A New Project To Support Child Cancer Survivors
It aids young patients who are at risk of developing conditions following their cancer treatment.
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Over 4,800 First Home Buyers Receive Approvals Under First Home Scheme
Up to 2,000 Home Owners have already secured the first home scheme loan.
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It Makes More Sense For Refugees To Be Located Where There's Better Infrastructure
That's according to Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy.
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Concerns Over Laois Town's Flood Relief Scheme Potentially Leading To Flooding Damage
A meeting was held between the OPW, Laois County Council and residents took place to discuss the issue.
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Health And Education Access Is Difficult Due To Regional Poverty - Irish Rural Link
Irish Rural Link want money invested into systems aiding regional poverty.
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Tori Towey Arrives Home After Being Detained In Dubai
She was arrested for attempting suicide and drinking alcohol.
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Cathal Crotty Has Been Discharged From Defense Forces
It comes after the 22 year old received a three-year suspended sentence for the assault of Natasha O'Brien.
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Survey Shows Trust Levels In Government Are Below 50% Of The Public
CSO figures released show only 1 in 4 trust political parties.
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Midlands Cataracts Patients Hit With Reimbursement Cuts
Laois Offaly rep Carol Nolan says she's already been contact by her constituents.
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Offaly Arts Festival Kicks Off Today
Scripts seeks to celebrate and develop story telling around the town of Birr.
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Modular Housing Set To Replace Tented Accommodation In Westmeath
Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy wants to see existing buildings in Columb Barracks used instead.
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Upgrade Worth €8m To Westmeath Water Treatment Plant Complete
It will improve the quality of water for over 60,000 people.
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Investment In Midlands Area Helped Employment Growth - Enterprise Minister
IDA figures show the rise in the region is the highest in the country.
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Improvement Seen On Overcrowding In Dublin And Midlands Hospitals
No patients have been left waiting on trolleys in Tullamore Hospital so far this year.
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Further Investment In Bord Na Móna Recycling Needed - SIPTU
The issue of pay for workers was discussed at Leinster House.
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Laois Man's Ambition To Visit Every Country In The World
He has already seen over 100 different countries.
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Almost 50% Say DIY Projects Fail Due To Lack Of Skills
Money is then spent employing trades people to fix DIY jobs.
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Search For Offaly Man Stood Down After Discovery Of Body
Michael Wyer was last seen in Tullamore on Monday.
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More Than 10,000 To Benefit From Age Friendly Housing
The programme will be rolled out in all 31 counties.
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Current Bye-Laws "Not Fit For Purpose" Says Waterways Ireland
They are moving to change the bye-laws and bring in new regulations.
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Calls For Free Tolls On All Ireland Match Days
People were stuck in traffic for an hour at the Laois toll at the weekend.
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Polish Man Being Repatriated Following His Death
He died in a road crash earlier this month.
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National Spending Increase Justified By Investment In Future - Joe Flaherty
There has been speculation about the budget following the changes.
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Less Parents Badly Impacted By Back To School Costs
A Midlands credit union says they give out a couple of million euro a year.
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Irish Woman Banned From Leaving Dubai
Tori Towey from Roscommon was charged with numerous offences.
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Laois Resort Named No. 1 Hotel In Ireland And UK
Ballyfin is a five-star historic country house hotel in Laois.
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Offaly Man Who Died On Holiday To Be Laid To Rest This Weekend
Michael 'Mouse' Kelly was well known across the region after a £4m Lotto win.
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Laois Only County In Ireland Not To Record Road Death This Year
The death toll on Irish roads is now at 100.
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Stages And Tents Going Up For Hotly Anticipated Laois Festival
The Cult and Dexys Midnight Runners are coming to the O'Moore County.
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Offaly Councillor Hoping For Fine Gael Nomination For General Election
He topped the polls in his district in the Local Elections.
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Westmeath PhD Student Named Winner Of University Of Galway Competition
She will now go forward to the national finals.
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10 Fines In One Day Issued In Laois Town For Using A Phone While Driving
Gardaí in the county are appealing for safer behaviour behing the wheel.
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Over 80% Rise In Numbers Seeking International Protection
Those figures come from the first six months of this year.
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Incentives Needed For Farmers Reduce Environmental Impact
The agri sector reduced emissions by more than 4% last year.
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Free E-Waste Recycling Events Coming Ton Westmeath
Items such as phones and TVs can be recycled.