Midlands News
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Man Arrested In 15-Year Murder Investigation After Search Of Midlands Home
Kenneth Fetherston disappeared in 2009.
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Man Seriously Injured Following Incident At Midlands Home
It’s understood a number of legally-held firearms have been seized.
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Two People Hospitalised Following Midlands Crash
The incident is being investigated by local Gardaí.
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New Study Finds Porn Viewers Reporting More Depressive Symptoms
The study targeted 20-year-olds.
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Councillor Defending Justice Minister's Refusal To Meet Athlone Reps
Councillors are seeking to discuss a lack of a Garda presence in Westmeath.
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Midlands Business Announces Canadian Expansion
The company is establishing it's ninth global facility.
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Midlands Hospital Issues Safety Message Ahead Of Bank Holiday Weekend
It's asking people to consider their options before attending an ED this weekend.
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Midlands CEO Appointed As Board Chair Of Irish Medtech
He has over 25 years experience as an executive leader.
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People Encouraged To "Remove Pay-Off" To Help Reduce Thefts From Cars
Small things people can do include not leaving valuables in cars and make sure the doors are locked.
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Long-Awaited Flood Relief Scheme To Hopefully Begin Construction Next Year
The project has faced a number of delays.
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Over €210m Spent On Airline Tickets At Start Of The Year
Consumer spend is up 4% compared to January.
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Sun To Shine On St. Patrick's Day
There may be a few showers earlier on.
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Migrants Can't Be Left "Doing Nothing" Says Fianna Fáil Senator
He is calling for more State supports to aid migrants in finding for work.
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Award to Be Named After Midlands Student Who Died In Hit-And-Run
He studied journalism at UL.
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€3.7m Investment For Midlands Communities Hosting Refugees
The funding comes as part of a national €50m package.
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Missing Midlands Cat Reunited With Owners After Nine Years
Named Paddy Garfield, was just six when he went missing.
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Midlands Lotto Players Urged To Check For €90k Winning Ticket
The winning ticket was bought on Sunday.
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St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Get Underway In The Midlands
All three counties will have festivities across the weekend.
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Royal Canal Walkway Not Safe Along Midlands Stretch
A Westmeath Councillor is also calling for CCTV to be introduced.
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Taoiseach Issues Bank Holiday Road Safety Plea
While the Superintendent in Portlaoise is highlighting road death statistics from long weekends.
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Midlands Man Speaks Of "Heartbreak" After Blaze Destroys Home
A Go Fund Me page has been set up to support the Tullamore man.
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Offer Made For Midlands Bowling Alley
The business has been operating for two decades.
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Midlands Man Appears In Court Charged In Connection With The False Imprisonment Of A Woman
He is also charged with threats to kill, assault and the possession of knives.
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Funding Of Over €890,000 Given To Midlands Heritage Projects
€9m is being distributed among over 600 projects across the country.
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Two New Judges Announced For Westmeath Bachelor Festival
They join returning judges Louis Walsh and Anne Doyle.
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Rise In Amount Of Irish Homes Getting Planning Permission
Apartment approvals also saw an increase.
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Calls For Justice Minister To Sign Up To EU Visa Information System
Ireland is currently not a part of the Schengen area.
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Clutter In The Home Can Lead To Clutter Of The Mind - Turn2Me
The mental health charity are promoting the benefits that come along with de-cluttering and spring cleaning.
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Ireland No Longer "Cash Island" - Cathaoirleach McEvoy
A 950-person accommodation centre in Stradbally is set to house Ukrainian refugees.
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Fourth Confirmed Case Of Measles In Ireland
The first case this year led to the death of a Westmeath man.
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"Disgusting" Behaviour From European Commission - Turf Cutters Association
Ireland have been accused of not doing enough to protect raised and blanket bogs.
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Midlands Stars Nominated For IFTAs
Other nominees include the Oscar winning Cillian Murphy.
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Midlands Couple Hiking Kilimanjaro For Meningitis Charity
Kirsha and Michael are looking to raise just under €7,000 for the Meningitis Research Foundation.
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Midlands TD Unhappy With Ukrainian Accommodation Plan
The Laois Offaly rep doubts there will be enough services.
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Quality Farmland Becoming More Valuable
Land on the other end of the market is decreasing in value.
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Bill Keneally Refuses To Accept He Ruined His Victim's Lives
The convicted child abuser is serving time in the Midlands Prison.
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People Rely On Turf To Heat Their Homes - Sean Canney
Independent TD Sean Canney says the transition away from fossil fuels must be 'just'.
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Campaign To Get Midlands First Responders' Group Established To Be Launched Today
A large turnout is expected at the information evening.
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New Climate Action Plan Approved By Westmeath County Council
A Special Meeting was held today following concerns from local councillors.
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Midlands Healthcare Company Aspiring To Be A "Household Name"
It recently claimed second place in the Westmeath Enterprise Awards,
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98 Midlands Homes Given The Green Light
A creche, remote working space and gym are also included in the development.
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MEP Calling For Development Of National Brain Strategy
One in four people in Ireland live with a neurological condition.
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Gardaí Criticised For Rollout Of New Community Policing Scheme In Just One Midlands Town
Members of the Joint Policing Committee argued the scheme should be included in other towns.
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Calls For More Bus Services Following Axing Of Midlands Route
A local councillor is urging Bus Éireann to step in.
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Nightclubs Outside Capital Unlikely To Avail Of Late Opening Hours - VFI
New laws could see nightclubs and bars open until 6am.
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Midlands Accommodation Site Chosen As One Of Five Refugee Reception Centres
The announcement coincides with the 90-day accommodation limit, and will take effect tomorrow.
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Ireland Referred To ECJ For Failure To Protect Bogs From Turf Cutting
The European Commission says insufficient action is being taken to restore bogs.
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Plans For Proposed Midlands Hospital Extension On Hold
Offaly County Council is seeking further information before making a decision on the development.
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Two People Hospitalised Following Midlands Crash
The collision occurred earlier this morning.
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Anti-Social Behaviour Brings Case Of Courthouse Relocation To Justice Minister
Land was acquired over two years for a new site.
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Compulsory EU Home Renovations Off The Table
The 'Energy Performance of Buildings Directive' will no longer enforce home renovations.
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Alzheimer Society Of Ireland Asking People To Have A Cup Of Tea To Support Those Living With Dementia
The fundraiser takes place on Thursday May 2nd.
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Midlands Primary Care Set To Open On "High Quality Site"
The two-storey building includes a GP surgery and pharmacy.
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Midlands Basketball Club Leads Call For Better Facilities With March On Council Buildings
The Portlaoise Panthers want all Portlaoise clubs and classes to join the Paddy's Day protest.
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Midlands Dancer To Compete In National Competition
An Ríl Deal airs on TG4 on Sunday evenings.
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Campaign Launched To Increase Neurology Services In Midlands Hospital
Five hospitals around the country are the target of the campaign.
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Midlands Coffee Van Subject To €7k In Damage
The business had only been up and running for a week.
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Midlands Gardaí Investigating Three Burglaries
Officers believe the incidents may be linked.
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Westmeath Sees Significant Jump In Homes Granted Planning Permission
The county was one of four to see increases of over 300 year-on-year.
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Midlands Restaurant Issued With Order To Close
The order was lifted two days later.
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Midlands Garda Suspension 'Crystalises Wider Issues In Force'
That's according to Labour’s Justice Spokesperson.
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Third Person In Ireland Confirmed With Case Of Measles
Seven suspected cases were reported in Ireland, one of which was in the midlands.
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Midlands Gardaí Investigating Hit-And-Run
A young girl suffered minor injuries in the incident.
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Over €18,000 Raised For Midlands Mother Diagnosed With Rare Spinal Conditions
It's across two fundraisers.
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Broadcaster Charlie Bird Has Died
The veteran broadcaster had been living with MND since 2021.
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Almost 200 Tonnes Of Aid On It's Way To Gaza
The US charity World Central Kitchen are currently building a jetty.
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Three Midlands Pubs Given Outdoor Dining Green Light
They installed the dining facilities during the Covid pandemic.
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Two Men Due In Court Over Midlands Robbery
Two suspects used pepper spray on staff in a premises on Earl Street.
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Cases Of Assault Drop Nearly 25% In Midlands County
A Joint Policing Committee meeting heard instances of drug possession are also down.
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€500m Scheme To Make Homes More Energy Efficient Welcomed
The Energy Minister confirmed the scheme will be available soon.
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African Woman In Athlone Welcomes Challenge To Change People's Views
She feels she has a responsibility to do so.
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Major Midlands Tourist Site Gets Approval For Conservation Works
Preserving the roof and repairs to stonework are among the measures included.
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Global Issues Leaving Midlands Film Studio Development "On Ice"
The studio was granted planning permission a year and a half ago.
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Demand To Learn Trades Jumps By 20,000
The LOETB is currently looking after 700 people doing apprenticeships.
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Midlands Student Wins Top Prize At Young Scientist Business Bootcamp
The Bootcamp delivered in partnership with Nova UCD, involved 26 students representing 10 counties.
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Midlands Gardaí Issue Warning Following "Bogus Caller" Vehicle Seizure
With better weather on the way, Gardaí believe bogus callers may be on the rise.
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"World Is Cillian Murphy's Oyster" After Oscars Win
The Irish star picked up Best Actor for his role in 'Oppenheimer.'
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Midlands TD Rails Against Government's Approach To Carers
Laois Offaly TD Carol Nolan believes NGO's are responsible for referendums being called.
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€33 Million Granted For Midlands Urban Regeneration
Portlaoise has taken in significant money for three projects.
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Midlands Motorist Stopped For No Tax Or Insurance
Westmeath Roads Policing Unit were testing new Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology.
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Geography Leaves Midlands Town Set to Benefit From Green Energy Jobs
Green Energy Labs is hoping to get €1m in Just Transition funding.
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Midlands TD Underlines Israel's Culpability In Conflict
Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy wants the State to use St Patrick's Day to campaign for a ceasefire.
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Irish Diaspora To Thank For Unique St Patrick's Day Position
38 St Patrick's Day missions will be taking place across the world next week as politicians visit various countries.
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Current Plans "Not Enough" To Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour At Midlands Cemetery
A number of headstones were damaged in an incident recently.
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Alpaca Show Making It's Way To The Midlands This Weekend
The animals will be judges in various competitions.
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Deposit Return Scheme Money Would Be Better Spent On Anti-Litter Campaign - Former Senator
An extra 15c-25c has been added to the price of bottles and cans.
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Revenue Officers Seize Cannabis In The Midlands
Officers also found drugs at a premises in Dublin.
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Plans For Later Opening Times For Night Life Economy Won't Be In Place For Summer
New legislation would have seen nightclubs remaining open until 6am.
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Live Register Falls Over 1% Within A Month
It's a decrease of 2,100 people.
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The Ombudsman Who Tackled Sexism And Condescension
Offaly's Emily O'Reilly is in a office that's now entirely female.
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Laois Polling Stations Coming Under Fire For Accessibility Problems
The station in Ballyroan has a lip on the entrance that would cause concern for wheelchair users.
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Midlands Chef Facing Large Expenses After Withdrawing A Personal Injury Claim
He must now cover the company's legal costs.
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Government Working Towards Emergency Aid Drop To Gaza
The operation will be led by Jordan with Ireland providing military aircraft support.
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Just Under 2.5k Homes Retrofitted In The Midlands Last Year
Laois had the highest number in the region.
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Ryanair's Boss Repeats Call To Scrap Passenger Cap
He also wants to abolish the night time movement cap.
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How Women Can Overcome 'Discrimination' And 'Violence' In Politics
A Midlands hotel is set to host a talk on women in politics tomorrow.
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Families Coming Together To Remember Victims Of Former Midlands Psychiatric Hospital
The Friends Of Julia want to memorialise some 1,300 people buried in Mullingar.
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Ireland Recorded Highest Rate Of Gonorrhea In Europe In 2022
Ireland also had the third highest rate of Syphillis in the same year.
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Second Person In Ireland Confirmed With Case Of Measles
A Westmeath man in his 40s died from the illness last month,
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Midlands Eco-Friendly Store To Close Its Doors
The Westmeath shop owner is thanking their customers for their support.
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Midlands Students Ready For Entrepreneurship National Final
The final is scheduled for the 9th May.
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Birr Festival Of Music 2024 Returns This May Bank Holiday
The festival is expanding its outreach to secondary and primary schools in the midlands.
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Nolan Rejects "Suffocating Political Parties"
TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan will stand as an Independent.
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€60m In Funding Announced To Support Farmers To Improve Water Quality
15,000 farmers across Ireland are set to benefit from the scheme.
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Midlands Production Company's Film To Premiere In California
The movie is set during the events of the famine.
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National Alpaca Show Coming To The Midlands This Weekend
People will be able to attend the judges competitions on Saturday.
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"The Situation Is Getting Worse"
A midlands auctioneer says the Government needs to put a long term plan in place to deal with housing crisis.
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Midlands Woman Underlines Value Of Fast Action For Sepsis
New data from the HSE shows nearly 40% of people don't know what symptoms to look for in sepsis.
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Midlands Farmers Ask Government And Public For Attitude Change Over Dog Attacks
IFA President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman says the Government are ignoring the issue of dog attacks.
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Nerve Damage Patients Receive Treatment Boost
If you have hereditary ATTR amyloidosis, there's a 50% chance of passing it to your children.
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Nearly Half Of All Women In Social Housing Lived In Unsafe Accommodation Before
Women are saying they're discriminated against when it comes to searching for home.
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Over €9m Distributed Among Farmers In The Midlands Under ACRES
Almost 2,000 farmers in the region have received a payment.
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Motorbike Flees Scene Following Collision In The Midlands
The crash occurred in Offaly yesterday afternoon.
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Major Changes To Be Made To Primary School Education In Ireland
It includes children being taught what consent and unhealthy relationships.
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Midlands Residents Assured Road Closure Disruptions Will Be Kept To A Minimum
Locals complained over the lack of communication with the road works.
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Midlands Motorist Arrested In Relation To Multiple Offences
The driver was already disqualified.
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Midlands Deadpool Collector Buzzing For New Film's A-List Cameos
It's report Ryan Reynolds has been scheming Deadpool's return for some time.
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Midlands Menstrual Educator Says Bring Men Into Period Conversation
Laois' Paula Byrne is talking about a practical approach to living and working with periods.
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Internal Investigation System For Gardaí "Broken" Says GRA
A midlands Garda was suspended for giving a pensioner a bicycle without filling out the proper parer work.
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Midlands Family Set To Say Goodbye to 'Baby James' Tomorrow
The funeral details for the three month old have been confirmed.
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Midlands Man Rejects Dragons Investment Pitches
Westmeath man Richard Marles decided the dragins were after too much for too little.
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Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund Chosen As Permanent TSB Community Fund Partner
Around €200,000 is expected to be split between the six chosen charities.
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Midlands Post Office Closure Averted After Late Breakthrough
The service was set to close on Friday forcing customers to Abbeyleix Post Office.
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Garda Chiefs Slammed Over Suspension Of Midlands Garda Who Gave Pensioner Bicycle
A Westmeath garda was suspended for three years and his home was raided.
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Midlands Historical Site Sees Significant Piece Of Infrastructure Restored
It's one of the oldest bridges of its kind in Europe.
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Free School Book Scheme Extended To Junior Cycle
Over 200,000 students are set to benefit.
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Israel Participation In Eurovision Branded A "Disgrace" By Irish MEP
Israel have been asked to revise their song choice for reference to to October 7th.
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“There's Not Enough Empathy”
That’s according to an Offaly woman who was diagnosed with psoriasis.
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Green Party Appoint Temporary Replacement To Cover Westmeath County Councillor On Maternity Leave
Carol Okeke is covering while Hazel Smyth is on maternity leave.
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Midlands Facebook And Instagram Users Having Issues Logging Into Their Accounts
There have been hundreds of reports from all around the country.
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Man Appears In Court In Relation To Seizure Of Cash And Suspected Cannabis In The Midlands
He was arrested last night an appeared in court this morning.
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New Autism Unit In The Midlands Could Be Ready For Next School Year
Local authorities brought the issue directly to the Minister for Education.
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Recommendations For Better Governance At State Broadcaster
That includes the removal of confidentiality clauses.
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Appeal For Witnesses Following Robbery Of A Business
Cash was stolen from the scene.
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Midlands Man Wants To Build Ireland’s First Independent Forecast Service
Offaly's Cathal Nolan wishes to expand the services to a wider audience.
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'Greener Future' Promised On National Tree Week
Coillte will donate 150,000 trees to the Tree Council of Ireland this year.
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Gardaí Arrest Two Men Over €80K Midlands Cash And Drug Seizure
Gardaí made the discovery after they stopped and searched a car on the Dublin road yesterday evening.
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Already Disqualified Motorist Arrested Driving Through Midlands
They were stopped on the M7 on Sunday.
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Midlands Students At Wits End Over Accommodation Shortage
Funding was approved by the Government to allow TUs to build additional housing in 2022.
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"All Frontline Workers" With Long Covid Must Be Supported By State - Denis Naughten
The Independent TD wants the government to expand rather than withdraw long covid support.
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Most Difficult Time For Hospitality In 40 Years - Supermacs Boss
Pat McDonagh is describing the situation as a "perfect storm".
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Lack Of Creativity In Irish Nightlife Causing Sector To Suffer
Over 400 nightclubs have closed in Ireland since the early 2000s.
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Deposit Return Scheme Causing "Frustration And Confusion"
Reports are claiming that teething problems with the scheme are being sorted out.
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Three Safe Houses For Domestic Violence Victims Open In The Midlands
Victims will have a place to go to seek support.
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Deadline For Midlands Towns To Enter .ie Digital Towns Awards Extended
Winners will be announced at a Gala awards ceremony in Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, in May.
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Alzheimer Society of Ireland To Develop Action Plan For Midlands Town
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland hosted the event in Westmeath recently.
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Westmeath Prize Bond Holder Wins €50,000
It was bought in 2017.
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Midlands Rural Bus Services See Huge Demand For Its Services
The Transport Minister says passenger numbers on rural local links have exploded by 366% over the past 4 years.
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Transport Minister Says He's Looking Forward To Meeting Ryanair CEO
It's after Westmeath's Michael O'Leary recently labelled him a "dunce".
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Missing Midlands Teenager Found Safe And Well
The 13-year-old went missing on Sunday 25th February.
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Midlands TD Wants Support For People Affected By Ash Dieback
Over €15 million has been spent tackling the issue so far.
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Keep-Cup Coffee Drinkers In Midlands Town Could Be Set For Discounts
Local authority are considering the removal of disposal cups.
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Over 300K People To Be Offered Measles 'Catch-Up'
There is still just one confirmed case in Ireland.
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Midlands European Election Candidates Trade "Ridiculous" Barbs
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín intends on running in the forthcoming general election after this Euopeans.
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Cold Snap Coming To An End
A nationwide yellow ice warning has ended this morning.
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National Famine Commemoration Date Announced in May
The Famine took place between 1845 and 1852.
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New Women's Shed In The Midlands Holds First Meeting
They will also hold a coffee morning on March 8th.
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Charity Gig Taking Place In The Midlands In Aid Of Gaza
Entertainment will range from DJs to the spoken word.
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"Baby James Has Gained His Wings"
Baby James Moran passed away in a hospital in the UK.
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Decrease In Amount Of E-Cars In The Midlands
Nationally, there was an increase but of only just over 1%.
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Persistent Rainfall Impacting Repairs To Offaly Roads
That's according to a local councillor.
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Met Eireann Extends Its Snow-Ice Warning For 14 counties
Some schools were forced to close due to dangerous conditions.
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Pharmacies Welcome Extension On Prescriptions That Will Cut Repeat GP Visits
Patients can ask pharmacists to extend prescriptions up to a year.
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Thousands Of Farmers To Receive Delayed Payment By Next Month
The ACRES Scheme has a €1.5b budget to support farmers.
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Tánaiste Says Midlands TD Makes An "Excellent" European Candidate
Laois Offaly Deputy Barry Cowen will contest the elections in June.
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Midlands Student Wins Oireachtas Essay Competition
Hundreds across the island entered this year's competition.
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Road Reopened Following Collision In The Midlands
It incident happened around 11 o'clock this morning.
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Unclear If President Higgins Will Attend Season Opener In The Midlands
He spent the night in hospital after feeling unwell.
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Midlands Town One Step Closer To Reducing The Risk Of Sewer Flooding
Works are expected to be completed in 2025.
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Bord Na Mona Building Severely Damaged By Fire
Fire services are still at the scene of the blaze.
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Gardaí Warn Drivers Off Mullingar Roads As Schools Begin To Announce Closures
Forecasters are warning about icy stretches on local roads.
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Midlands Emergency Services At The Scene Of A Fire
The blaze broke out at a recycling plant in Offaly.
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Midlands Woman Told To Wait A Year For Mental Health Services
She says she has heard similar stories from others.
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Midlands Community To Launch Five Year Action Plan
Over 400 households in the local area were surveyed.
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"Leaplings" Celebrate Birthday After Four Year Wait
Five million people across the world celebrate their birthday today.
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Town Centres First Funding Should Be Use To Create Footfall In Midlands Towns
That's according to Irish Rural Link.
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Ryanair Boss Defends Photo-Shopped Picture Of Transport Minister In A "Dunce" Cap
He says Ireland is losing tourism, business and jobs due to a cap on passenger numbers at Dublin Airport.
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Midlands Family Raising Awareness Of Rare Condition To Help Other Families
19-month-old Oliver Scally has been diagnosed with Wiskott Aidrich Syndrome.
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Almost 7,000 Students Drop Out Before Second Year Of Third Level
That's an increase of 9%.
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Over 100 Motorists Caught Speeding On Slow Down Day
Those figures came through in the first five hours.
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Midlands Women Lobby For Improved Breastfeeding Facilities
A Portlaoise councillor wants to see shopping centres in Laois make a change.
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Three Midlands Towns To Receive Funding To Tackle Dereliction
It's part of the Town First initiative.
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Funeral Of Homeless Midlands Woman Takes Place Today
Ann Delaney is being remembered as a special person.
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Plans To Make Midlands Town A Car Free Centre Rejected
Councillors rejected the Westmeath Draft Climate Action Plan at their meeting this week.
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Midlands MEP Claims There's No Money Available For The Nature Restoration Law
Luke Ming Flanagan voted against the legislation.
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UPDATE: Teen Found Safe And Well
He has been missing since Friday.
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26 New Towns Added To The 'Town Centre First' Scheme
Three midlands towns currently have a commercial vacancy rate above 20%.
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UPDATE: He Has Been Located Safe And Well
The 55-year-old was last seen on Monday.
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RTÉ Staff Calling On Government To Announce New Funding Model
The NUJ held a rally outside the state broadcaster earlier today.
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MEPs Vote Against Mandatory Regular Medical Tests For Drivers
The EU want to reduce deaths by 50%.
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Fundraising Concert To Aid Families Struggling With Food Poverty
It will take place in Mullingar this evening.
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Champion Midlands Golfer Reunited With Trophy Following Airline Debacle
His award almost ended up in the bin in Spain.
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James, The Laois Baby That Taught Us To Never Give Up
That's according to James' family.
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Midlands TD Voices Concern Over Incoming Ukrainian Refugees
A midlands town has already housed 22 Ukrainian refugees with over 80 more to arrive.
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Midlands Dog Pound Set For Major Resource Boost
The ISPCA Laois pound will look to upgrade the kennels and the vet room.
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Transport Minister Called Out By Head Of Ryanair Over Passenger Cap
Mr O'Leary believes it is driving job growth away from Dublin.
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Three Men Due In Court Today After Midlands Burglary
Jewellery was stolen from a home in Westmeath before a garda chase ensued.
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Economy In Midlands County Is "Flying" - Mullingar Chamber
However the chamber is calling for a stronger focus on small businesses.
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Midlands Woman Who Died On Dublin Street To Be Laid To Rest This Week
Laois' Ann Delaney was well known and well liked around Aungier Street.
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Communication Plan For Midlands Flood Defence Works Criticised
Public representatives to meet with the council tomorrow morning to find a solution.