Midlands News
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Grants Of €1,000 Available For Midlands Businesses
It's from the RISE Community Fund.
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Ireland's Largest STEM Fair Calling For Entries To Midlands Events
The deadline for getting entries in is March 12th.
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Bord Na Mona Recycling Actively Seeking Bids For Company
Industrial action has been threatened if the company is privatised.
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Over 30 New Social Homes Delivered In Westmeath This Week
It's a mix of one, two, three and four bed homes.
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American Woman In Laois Sets Sights On Top Prize In US Gameshow
She had originally applied for a spot on a different progamme.
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More Loans Being Borrowed And At Higher Value, According To New Figures
The Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland released their new report for the third quarter of 2024.
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Irish Eurovision Entry To Be Chosen Tonight
Mountmellick author of a Eurovision book thinks there is a wide variety of songs to pick from.
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Changes In Speed Limits Also Needed In Built Up Areas - Laois Councillor
Many rural roads across the country have had the speed limit reduced today.
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Laois Gardaí Seize Two Cars In One Night
Both vehicles were found to be without insurance.
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Two Men Appear In Court Over Major Drug Seizure In Laois
Almost 200 kilos of cocaine were seized during operations in Laois and Dublin.
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"Walk For Justice" Taking Place In Honour Of Laois Student
Joe Drennan's family are calling for an appeal of the sentence of the man found guilty of dangerous driving, causing his death.
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Laois County Council Target Housing And Employment For New Corporate Plan
The local authority believe they'll be able to deliver on the contents of the next five year plan.
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Over 160 People In Westmeath Still Waiting To Be Reconnected To Eir Network
Meanwhile, an Offaly TD has criticised eir as her constituency office remains without a phoneline.
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Laois Land Among Most Valuable Nationwide According To New Figures
Land prices have increase by 5% year-on-year.
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Teenager Charged With Assault Of Midlands Dad Due Back In Court
The assault took place on Grove Street, Mullingar in December.
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Irish Road Haulage Association Call For Better Enforcement Of Speed Limits
Many rural Irish roads will see the speed limit reduced from tomorrow.
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Not Enough Outdoor Staff In ESB Or Local Authorities - Deputy Stanley
Works are still ongoing to reconnect power and telecommunications following Storm Éowyn.
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Draft Syllabus For New Primary School Languages Not Practical - Crewit Resourcing
Primary school teachers are to receive foreign language education.
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People Should Use Post Office If They Don't Want It To Close, Says Midlands Postmaster
An Post are facing backlash for increasing the price of a stamp to €1.65.
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January 2025 Hottest Recorded World Wide
Ireland was one of only a few countries to be below the European average.
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Bord Na Mona Recycling Workers Threaten Industrial Action If Company Is Privatised
SIPTU says their workers could take strike action.
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Students Demand Justice For Death Of Laois' Joe Drennan At Vigil
Joe died following a hit-and-run in October 2023.
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Two Men Charged In Relation To €14m Laois Cocaine Seizure
The two men are expected to appear before Portlaoise District Court this afternoon.
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Westmeath Man Pleads Guilty To Historic Sexual Assaults
James O’Reilly, of Fernhill, Arklow, Wicklow pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault.
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Education Minister To Ensure Modular Units Are Installed In Offaly School
An Offaly TD says the national school in question is facing issues caused by overcrowding.
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Midlands 103's Daily Audience Sees Year-On-Year Growth
Your local station covering Laois, Offaly and Westmeath has also seen a rise in market share.
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Public Aid Laois Gardaí In Stopping Bogus Callers
People have been visiting homes offering a variety of services.
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Joe Drennan's Family Join Students To Call For DPP Review Of Hit And Run Sentence
A vigil takes places in Limerick today for the Mountrath student who was killed in 2023.
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IFA Warn Farmers Off Solo Repair Runs After Storm Éowyn
The Westmeath IFA Chair is asking farmers to reach out for help on repairs.
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Three Men Remain In Custody Over Laois €14m Drug Seizure
Cocaine and cannabis were found at multiple premises in Laois on Tuesday.
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Roscommon Family Without Power For 12 Days
The family made their own entertainment following the storms damage.
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Tidy Towns Insurance Initiative Set For Midlands In 2025
It's scheduled to be in place in the second quarter of this year.
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Laois Senator Maria McCormack Proud To Be A Woman In The Seanad
The Sinn Fein rep is focusing on special educational needs.
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Westmeath Songwriter Among Irish Eurovision Finalists
The Kilbeggan artist has been writing songs for decades.
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Westmeath School Petition To Fix "Death Trap" Junction
A meeting will be held tonight at 6:30pm in Clonmellon National School.
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Midlands Asylum Seeker Numbers Rise Slightly
There are over 32,000 IPAs nationally.
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Longford Westmeath TD Questions Legal System After Conviction Of Westmeath Gym Owner
She says there is "no justice" for women in the system.
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Calls For Appeal Of Sentence For Man Who Killed Laois Student In Hit And Run
A vigil will be held in solidarity with the family who want to see a consecutive sentence handed down.
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€500k Worth Of Drugs And Contraband Seized By Revenue Officers
The discoveries were made over the course of the last seven days.
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Three Men Held Over €14m Cocaine Seizure In Laois
Kilos of cocaine and cannabis were discovered at premises in Mountmellick.
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Women Earning More Than Men In Bord Na Mona
The latest figures come from the company's Gender Pay Gap Report for 2024.
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Enterprise Minister Acknowledges Business Impact Of Storm Éowyn
Macra is criticising the State's response to the crisis.
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Price Of A Stamp To See Rise This Month
The increased cost will come into effect from February 27th.
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Bord Na Mona Recycling To Meet SIPTU Over Possible Sale
The sale of the company would mean the end of a public waste company in Ireland.
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Man Hospitalised Following Offaly Crash
The crash happened yesterday evening.
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Man Receives Medical Treatment Following Violent Incident In Westmeath
The incident happened on Sunday night.
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Funding Announced For Education And Training Boards
€8m will be invested nationally.
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People Urged To Watch Out For Catfish Red Flags
Avoiding meeting in person and asking for money are among the biggest warning signs.
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Government To Work On De-Escalating Tensions With USA - Enterprise Minister
The US is threatening a trade war with Europe.
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Too Much Focus On Electrification For Heat Supply - Bioenergy Expert
The Irish Bioenergy Association want to promote the use of more biomass, biogas and biofules among other energies.
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New Laois Exhibition To Explore Addiction And Creativity
The group want to aid people who have been impacted by addiction.
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Not Enough Communication Over Changing Speed Limits - Offaly Driving Instructor
Many rural roads will see the speed limit lowered this Friday.
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Public Invited To Electric Picnic AGM This Month
It will be held on Wednesday the 19th.
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Offaly Down Syndrome Association Launch New Podcast
The Podcast will feature heartfelt interviews, expert insights, and community support.
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Longford Westmeath TD Attends Trade And Industry Ministers Meeting In Poland
The Enterprise Minister will discuss the state of trade relations.
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Drunk And Drugged Drivers Arrested In Laois During Bank Holiday Weekend
Drivers were detained from Saturday through to Monday.
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Third Time Lucky For Maria McCormack In Seanad Election
Senators Paul Daly and Aidan Davitt have also retained their seats.
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Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses Following Meath Crash
It happened in Oldcastle at twenty past two this morning.
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Auto Enrolling People To Vote Would Boost Voter Turnout-Tommy Mulligan
The Laois councillor is calling for a system to automatically register people to vote once they turn 18.
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Storm "Preparedness" Needs Reviewing - Irish Rural Link
Hundreds of midlands customers remain without power this morning.
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Problem Gambling Needs Tackling Head On - Laois Support Group
The first national study investigating gambling and suicide was released this week.
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Offaly Business To Aid Woman Who Lost Her Home To Storm Éowyn
The company will assist with materials needed for repairs.
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Public Urged To Make To Most Of HAS For Alternative Accommodation
The scheme will compensate people looking for alternative accommodation while still out of power at home.
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Public Asked To Respect ESB Crews Working To Fully Restore Power
It's after some incidents of abuse have been reported.
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Calls For More Lighting At A Laois Historical Site
The move could improve both tourism and safety.
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Over 260 People In The Midlands In Emergency Accommodation In December
More than 14,000 people nationally accessed emergency accommodation at Christmas.
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Gardaí At The Scene Of Lorry Crash In Laois
The road has been blocked after one lorry involved lost its load.
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Fundraiser In Offaly For Food Security Project In Kenya
This will be the eighth year of the event.
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Laois Towns Set To Benefit From New TFI Local Link Bus Improvement
The increase in runs is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
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Offaly Business Backs Alex Dunne For F1
The Clonbullogue racer impressed testing F2 machinery at the end of last year.
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Department Of Education Aiding Schools With Damage Caused During Storm
The schools are able to remain open while works are being done.
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Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Offaly Burglaries
Two burglaries occurred yesterday evening in Birr yesterday evening.
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Laois Councillor Calls For Derelict Properties Committee
Only 6 starts were made on vacant and derelict properties last year.
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Midlands MEP Raises Concerns On Impact Of Mercosur Deal
The deal poses potential loss of €55m per year for Ireland.
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Drennan Family "Disgusted" At Sentence For Man Who Killed Laois Student In Hit And Run
Kieran Fogarty has been handed down two sentences which will run concurrently.
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Westmeath Man Says Washington DC Plane Crash Was Visible To Many
Roscrea's Mark Kirwan is a former member of the Metropolitan Police Harbour Patrol in Washington.
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Tax Payers Need Value For Money From OPW Projects - Longford-Westmeath TD
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has been appointed as Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW.
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Two Motorists In Laois See Vehicles Seized By Gardaí
Court proceedings have begun in both cases.
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Storm Éowyn Causes Extensive Damage To Westmeath Mushroom Farm
Equipment and covers have been left unusable.
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Westmeath Senators To Learn Re-Election Fate After Golfgate
A number of politicians involved in Golfgate four years ago have been appointed Junior Ministers.
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Laois Family Facing Deportation Have Original Order Revoked By Department Of Justice
Lucy Adabowale and her sons will still face a final appeal hearing in February.
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Gardaí Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Midlands Man
The 27-year-old is missing from Limerick and originally from the midlands.
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1 in 5 Schools Forced To Drop Subjects Due To Lack Of Teachers
The vast majority of schools across the country have had recruitment difficulties in recent months.
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Westmeath Woman Unable to Sleep Without Power Due To Medical Condition
Moate's Ann Lynam cannot use her machine to help her sleep apnea.
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Two People Arrested In Relation To Cannabis Seizure In Westmeath
The drugs are worth more than €15,000.
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€500k For A Wall Unacceptable - Enterprise Minister
The OPW project follows on from the bike shed and security hut controversy.
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Free Bereavement Support Service Taking Place In Laois
It is for those who have been bereaved or impacted by suicide.
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Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme Open For 2025
This grant will help reinforce and conserve older farm buildings.
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SIPTU To Meet With Members On Proposed Sale Of Bord Na Mona Recycling
The company is currently the last remaining public waste collection provider.
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Carlow Town Residents Call For More Social Spaces, Street Lights And Improved Accessibility
A new survey has been carried out in the town.
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Trump's Election To Have Impact On EU's Work With Big Tech Companies - Former EU Ombudsman
The Offaly woman has worked as the EU Ombudsman since 2013.
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Longford-Westmeath TD Appointed As Junior Minister
An Independent in the same constituency will also serve as a Minister of State.
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Portiuncula Hospital Review Is Worthless Unless It's Acted On- Maternity Services Expert
Reviews have already taken place for incidents in 2018, and 2023.
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Thousands Of Midlands Premises Remain Without Power
Storm Éowyn left it's mark on Laois, Offaly and Westmeath with extensive damage to many power sources.
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Clubhouses Can Provide Severe Weather Refuge - St Brigid's GAA
The idea was suggested to the Taoiseach yesterday.
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Government Junior Ministers To Be Announced This Afternoon
A number of Midlands TDs are expected to be among the names announced.
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Midlands Sees Water Supply Mostly Restored Following Storm Éowyn
Supplies in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath have been restored but customers may experience low pressure.
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AA To Hold Open Information Meeting In Portlaoise
Members of the group will share their experiences in encouraging others to join.
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Mothers Due To Give Birth In Portiuncula Hospital Made Aware Of External Review
A review is being carried out into the births of nine babies at the hospital.
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Midlands 103 Secures New 10 Year Licence
The contract provides for an enhanced local radio service to 2035.
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Investigation Launched Into Criminal Damage To Westmeath Accommodation Centre
The damage happened during Storm Éowyn.
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Dementia Inclusive Training To Be Held In Westmeath
Clubs, businesses and locals are being encouraged to take part.
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Decline In Number Of Rental Homes In The Midlands Says New Report
A Westmeath town saw a drop of 11%.
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Deputy Sorca Clarke Loses Place As Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson
The party announced it's new front bench today.
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GAA Clubs Across Midlands Helping Locals In Need Following Storm Éowyn
Mullingar's Clonkill GAA are providing power and hot water to those still affected by the storm.
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Man In His 80's Dies Following Roscommon Road Collision
Gardaí are asking for anyone with dashcam footage to contact them.
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Westmeath Holds Top EV Charging Infrastructure In Midlands
The latest statistics from Geotab show best EV charging infrastructure in the past ten years.
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€95,000 Worth Of Contraband Seized In The Midlands, Dublin And Rosslare
Herbal cannabis and assorted tablets were among the items found in the midlands.
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Review Over Nine Births At Portiuncula Hospital After Concerns About Deliveries
Pregnant women with concerns over their care are being urged to contact the HSE.
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Westmeath Entertainment Centre Overcomes Setbacks To Launch New Bowling Alley
Elevate Entertainment in Athlone was damaged following a fire from a neighboring business.
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Laois Gardaí Investigating Vehicle Break-In
Nothing has been reported as taken.
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Deadline For XL Bully Exemption Certs Approaching
Owners of the breed have until Saturday to apply.
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Emergency Crews From Europe Arrive As Over 8,000 Midlands Homes Remain Without Power
Crews from the Netherlands, France, Austria and Finland will be joining the Irish ESB workers today.
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Inquest Hears Boy Removed Armbands Shortly Before Drowning In Offaly Hotel
Oliver sustained fatal injuries after getting into difficulty in a hotel swimming pool.
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Mysterious White Substance On Cars And Windows Post Storm Investigated With Taste Test
The event is rare, but not impossible.
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Restoring Water Supply In The Midlands A "Changing Picture"
A number of homes across the region have already seen water restored since Storm Éowyn on Friday.
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Construction Sector Wants To See Faster Planning Appeals And Reviews Process
A large number of units in large scale housing developments are currently under appeal or review.
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Decision Due On Laois Housing Development This Week
Over 40 new homes could be coming to the county.
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Delayed Response To Storm Aid A "Failure" From Government - Midlands MEP
The EU Commissioner for Crisis Management initially reached out on Wednesday before the storm.
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Gardaí Investigating Death Of Baby In The Midlands
The baby has been removed for a post-mortem exam.
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Over 10,000 Midlands Premises Remain Without Power
UK workers are being drafted in to help assess and fix the damage.
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Laois Community Response Support Helpline Available Following Storm Éowyn
This support line is available from 9:30am to 4:30pm today.
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Almost 20,000 Remain Without Power Across Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath
ESB crews are working to restore electricity to thousands of homes across the midlands.
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Gardaí Warning Of Bogus Callers And Rogue Traders In Westmeath
Gardaí are asking people in Westmeath to exercise caution.
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Over 400 Patients On Trolleys Nationwide
Almost 300 are in Emergency Departments.
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Median Rate Of Home Ownership In The Midlands Is 39%
Offaly has the highest rate of home ownership in the region.
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Offaly Business Offers Free Food To Emergency Services
Emergency service workers in Tullamore can avail of a free meal.
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Offaly County Council To Raise Palestinian Flag
A Sinn Fein Councillor brought the motion to an MD meeting.
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Gardaí Turn To Public Over Missing Westmeath Teen
Nicole Doyle was reported missing on Tuesday.
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Uisce Éireann Working To Get Water Back In Midlands
Approximately 60,000 people nationally are without water.
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Storm Eowyn Live: Emergency Crews Working To Clear Midlands Roads Of Trees And Debris
Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath will remain under a weather warning until at least 4pm today.
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LA Fires: Midlands Man Voices Concern Over Homeless Numbers
Martin Nolan says he's seeing a huge number of people's lives turned upside down.
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Rock Legend Billy Mac Calls Time On Broadcasting Career
The Midlands 103 DJ has been a fixture on the airwaves for decades.
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Department Of Enterprise Has A Plan For Dealing With Trump - Minister Burke
The new US President has said he is happy to place tariff's on goods from the EU.
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Offaly Woman Finds First Dates Love In Her 80s
Lorraine and Stan share an interest in the arts and social media
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Midlands MEP Lands EU Housing Role
Ciaran Mullooly will be part of the EU's efforts to resolve the housing crisis.
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Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke Keeps Enterprise Portfolio
The new Taoiseach Micheal Martin named his Cabinet this afternoon.
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Petition To Prevent Deportation Of Family In Laois Almost At Target
Over 1,700 have signed the petition so far.
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Losing A Loved One To Speeding Crash Is "Horrendous" - Former Garda
It follows calls for Google to remove alerts for Garda speed cams and checkpoints.
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Prepping For Eowyn: As It Happened
Storm Éowyn hits the Midlands from the early hours of Friday morning with gusts in excess of 130km/h.
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Calls For Filter Lane In Westmeath Town To Prevent Traffic "Choking"
There has been ongoing issued for the last eight years.
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Meals On Wheels Revival Meeting In Laois Town Postponed Due To Weather
It will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Solar Energy Scheme Could Save Westmeath Schools €1,000
The programme is funded through the Climate Action Fund.
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Median Cost Of A Home In The Midlands Reaches Over €280k
New figures from the region are included in the latest Geowox Housing Report.
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Naming of New Cabinet Underway
It follows the election of Micheal Martin as Taoiseach by the Daíl.
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Go Fund Me Raises Thousands For Westmeath Family Left Homeless After Fire
The Jessop family narrowly escaped injury or worse when their home in Rochfortbridge went up in flames.
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New Programme To Educate Parents On Controls On Children's Smartphones
Offaly will be one of the counties to be involved in the initiative.
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Midlands Homes Setting Buyers Back Over €260k
Westmeath is the most expensive county in the region.
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Offaly TD Wants To See Use Of Quads On Slieve Blooms Tackled
Deputy Nolan says it's in danger of becoming the "wild west".
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Midlands Under Status Red Wind Warning For Storm Éowyn
The warning for the midlands comes into effect at 6am on Friday morning.
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Portlaoise AFL Star Enters The Jungle In Australian Version Of I'm A Celeb
Portlaoise's Geelong Cats star Zach Tuohy will donate his cash prize to charity if he wins.
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Majority Of Midlands Homes Achieve C Energy Rating
New CSO figures have been released on housing BER between 2009 and 2024.
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Dáil Adjourned Until Tomorrow Morning After Being Suspended Three Times Today
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is still awaiting an official election to the role of Taoiseach.
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Man Arrested Over Attempted Vehicle Break-In In Offaly
Both incidents occurred in Tullamore yesterday evening.
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Irish Defence Forces Now Covered Under Working Time Directive
The directive allows statutory rights in respect of annual leave and weekly rest.
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New Housing Development In Westmeath Approved
The Abbeybrook residential development in Kilbeggan consists of 74 new homes.
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Cabinet Hopefuls Set To Learn Their Fate Today
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is expected to come away with a cabinet ministry.
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Extensive Natural Habitat Survey Taking Place In Offaly
It's part of the local authority's Biodiversity plan for the next half decade.
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Westmeath Among Counties To Recieve €700,000 Traveller health Funding
The National Traveller Health Action Plan will be supported through the funds.
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Westmeath TD's Main Concern Is Families Affected By Company's Redundancy
BNY Wexford is offering workers two options.
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Midlands MEP Calls For Investigation Of Meta's New Rules
Maria Walsh wants an examination to see if it breaks EU laws.
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American Woman Enlists FBI Source To Track Down Midlands Family
Ann Deter was born in the Sean Ross Abbey Mother and Baby home in the 50s.
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Independent TDs Cannot Play Both Sides - Brian Stanley
The Ceann Comhairle has ruled the Regional Independent Group be allowed Opposition speaking time.
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Laois, Offaly, And Westmeath Come Under Yellow Fog Warning Tonight
The advisory warns of hazardous conditions until 10am on Wednesday morning.
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Possible Disruption To Traffic Following Crash In Westmeath
The two vehicle collision happened just before 8am this morning.
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Over €300k Worth Of Contraband Seized In The Midlands, Dublin And Rosslare
Herbal cannabis and illicit drugs are among the items seized in the midlands.
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Gardaí Investigating Stolen Car in Laois
The incident happened on Friday night.
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Possibility Of Another Storm Hitting This Weekend
A low pressure system is tracking close to Ireland.
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Irish Rural Link Pays Tribute To Meals On Wheels Service
The service has been absent from a Laois town for over 18 months.
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Lack Of Supply Pushing Beef Prices Up - IFA Livestock Chair
Laois man Declan Hanrahan believes a lack of prime cattle will be prevalent in the first six months of 2025.
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Calls For More EU Funding To Combat Animal Disease On Irish Farms
MEP Maria Walsh says "prevention is better than cure."
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"Hero" Offaly Dog Saves Walker's Life
The husky remained by the walkers side, barking constantly, when she fell unconscious.
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Westmeath Gym Owner Jailed For Two Years And Four Months For Sexual Assault
He secretly filmed dozens of other women topless.
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Ceasefire In Gaza Into Its Second Day
A surge of humanitarian aid is entering into Gaza.
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Eulogy Guidelines Would Be Helpful Says Laois Priest
There are currently no overall guidelines or rules for eulogies during funeral services in Ireland.
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Trump Swearing In Ceremony To Be Held Indoors
He will officially take his place as the new President of the United States.
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Westmeath Nutritionist Issues Advice On Blue Monday
Today is Blue Monday, described as the most depressing day of the year.
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Appeal For Information Following Laois Car Break-In
The incident happened on Friday evening.
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"No Hope" For Government To Deliver Housing Plans Without Adopting New Model - Mullooly
The Government are planning to deliver 300,000 homes by 2030.
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LISTEN: Westmeath Photographer Who Captured Murmurtation
The spectacular display happened at dusk, when a huge flock of starlings took to the sky.
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Fog Warning Issued For Midlands
There is a status yellow alert in affect.
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Midlands Man Killed In Workplace Accident To Be Laid To Rest This Morning
Paddy Harney died after a workplace accident in a concrete manufacturing plant in Athlone last week.
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Irish Penal Reform Trust Queries Inconsistent State Justice Strategy
The IPRT is welcoming some proposals but say they're strongly against the construction of a super prison.
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Laois County Council Wants Schools To Display Cold Snap "Resilience" In Future
The local authority in Laois is meeting today to review their operations over the cold snap.
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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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"Shag All" Being Done To Clamp Down On Unauthorised Developments Along The River Shannon
That's according to Laois Offaly Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley.
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Midlands 103's Albert FitzGerald Has Passed Away
He was a driving force for business and community.