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• Photos: The Greenfields Festival

  The event was held in Laois over the weekend.

• Midlands Mens Sheds Receiving Funding

  The funding is distributed through the Irish Men’s Sheds Association.

• Taoiseach: Westmeath Town 'Capable' Of Being First Green City

  There's plans to make Athlone Ireland’s leading green city by 2040. 

• Plans Set For Major Westmeath Housing Project

  A decision is due from Westmeath County Council late June. 

• Concerns Raised Over Fire Safety In Asylum Accommodation

  IPAS centres were included among the 150 premises that have received fire safety notices since 2020.

• Midlands TD Urges Review Of Ireland’s Ticket Resale Legislation

  Selling tickets above face value will result in penalties and possible jail time.

• Illegal Dumping Of Dead Calves In Westmeath Under Investigation

  Six dead calves were discovered dumped in a waterway. 

• Midlands MEP Warns Of Loss To Farming Sector

  He wants farming to be financially viable.

• 2,400 Motorists Caught Speeding Over Bank Holiday Weekend

  There's now been 57 road deaths in Ireland so far this year.

• Gardaí Release Men Held Over Offaly Fire Bombing

  Three men and a teenage boy have all been released without charge.

• Man Dies In Laois Collision

  A cyclist has died after colliding with a railing in Mountmellick.

• €114m Westmeath Wastewater Upgrade Complete

  The project is expected to support future growth and improve the River Shannon's water quality.

• Mary O’Rourke Praised As “Hard Working” At Bridge Naming Ceremony

  Mary O'Rourke held ministerial roles throughout the 80s, 90s and 2000s.

• No Mini Budget Planned Despite Pressure Over Fuel And Energy Prices

  Calls have been made by opposition parties for immediate supports.

• Africa Day Celebrations Kick Off Across The Midlands

  Westmeath will begin their hosting events first.

• Tánaiste Hails ‘Proof’ Of Help to Buy Scheme Success Across The Midlands

  Laois leads the way across the midlands region.

• Westmeath Woman Recounts Israeli Interception

  Louise McCormack is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to Gaza.

• Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Offaly House Fire

  A man in his 20s is to appear before Tullamore District Court this evening.

• Mercosur Trade Deal Kicks Into Action Ahead Of European Court Ruling

  There has been widespread opposition to the deal from Irish farmers.

• Westmeath Woman "Deeply Ashamed" Of Spitting Incident

  60 year old Ann Creagh of Harbour Street in Ballynacargy was in Mullingar District Court this week.