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• Unmarked Grave Campaign Group Call For Meeting with Taosieach

  The Friends of Julia want the release of an estimated 50,000 names buried at 18 former psychiatric institutions across Ireland, including St Loman’s in Mullingar.

• Court Hears Man Who Killed Father In Laois Hotel Believed He Was Attacking Imposter

  31-year-old Henry McGowan, from Brooklyn, New York is pleading not guilty by reason of insanity.

• Former Detective Demands Higher Gardai Numbers For Community Policing

  A 38% decrease has been recorded in recruitment to the road safety unit last year compared to 2009.

• Aontú Publish New Flood Forecasting Bill

  Leader Peadar Tóibín feels local authorities are not acting fast enough in planning applications for flood defenses.

• Retired Westmeath Chief Fire Officer Calls For Re-Examining of Beep Test

  It follows a successfully settled discrimination case in Cork against a woman seeking a full time fire fighter role.

• Laois Actor Settling Roots In West Cork

  Robert Sheehan is applying for planning permission for works on his Cork farmhouse.

• Local Authorities Will Be Held Accountable On Windfarm Judgement - Eamon Ryan

  The former Environment Minister is speaking on a Supreme Court ruling to reverse rejection of planning permission for a Laois windfarm.

• ODVSS Back NWC Calls To Remove Domestic Abuse Perpetrators From Homes

  CEO OF Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service Anne Clarke feels property rights are often given priority in abuse cases.

• Fate Of Former Westmeath IPAS Centre In Hands Of OPW - Aengus O'Rourke

  Councillors are seeking to acquire the land in Lissywollen off the OPW for the use of a recreational facility.

• Garda ‘Go Safe’ Camera To Be Installed at Midlands Railway Station

  The aim is to help improve safety for passengers across the country.

• Taoiseach Acknowledges Frustration As Laois Refuge Centre Stalls

  Funding for an 8-unit shelter was denied due to non compliance issues.

• Westmeath Comedian Shares Journey From Diet Culture To New Stand-Up Show

  Alison Spittle will be on her new tour next month.

• Offaly IFA Raises Alarm Over Brazilian Beef Imports Row

  Bord Bia Chair Larry Murrin remains in his position despite protests.

• Westmeath Town To Hold First TEDx Event

  The talk gets underway at 7pm tomorrow.

• Over €20k Raised For Family Of Midlands Nurse After Sudden Passing

  Over 700 people have donated to a Go Fund Me to support the family of Sherin Abraham.

• Fast Track Citizenship Proposed For Immigrants Serving In Defence Forces

  The proposal is aimed at increasing recruitment numbers in the Irish military.

• Gardaí Investigating Spate Of Laois Thefts

  Clothing was among the items stolen.

• Westmeath Councillor Wants Short Term Let Planning Exemptions For Self Caterers

  David Jones is calling for intervention from the Housing Minister.

• Plans For 27-Acre Midlands Soccer Facility Rejected

  Midlands Schoolboy/Girls League's proposed centre of excellence has been turned down.

• Laois Senator Rails Against Rent Pressure Zone Legislation

  The Residential Tenancies Bill is moving through the final stages of the legislative process.