Midlands News from Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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New film 'Sins Of Ireland' Released In Midlands
It features a priest from the region.
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Offaly Auctioneer Says 'Granny Flats' Could Help Housing Crisis
Auctioneer John Leahy thinks a new Government proposal for smaller properties could work with a universal design.
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Never Too Late To Change Careers - Laois Man After Becoming Undertaker At 55
Michéal Fitzsimons took the plunge from farming to being an undertaker two years ago.
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Past DWTS Contestant Pays Tribute To Julian Benson
Fr Ray Kelly is paying tribute to the dancer and choreographer following his death.
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Laois Commuters To Face Reduced Irish Rail Services
The Portlaoise to Heuston train will be smaller until October.
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Revenue Makes Midlands, Dublin, and Rosslare Seizures Worth Over €500k
Nearly €320k work of herbal cannabis was discovered in the last week.
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Section Of M9 Closed This Afternoon Due To Collision
Gardai are at the scene of the incident at Junction 5 near Carlow.
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Motorist Recorded At Three Times Over Speed Limit In Midlands Over Bank Holiday Weekend
The motorist was recorded at 179km/h in a 60 zone in Granard in County Longford.
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'More Students Will Be Rewarded For Hard Work' - TUI On Junior Cert Grade Changes
Tullamore's Michael Gillespie is General Secretary of the TUI and says it will reward students.
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Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Hit-And-Run In Offaly
The incident happened in Pollagh on Easter Sunday.
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Vatican Confirms Pope's Funeral
Mourners flood St.Peters square mourning the Death of Pope Francis.
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Gardaí And Prison Service Investigating Midlands Prison Inmate Death
A man in his 30s has died in the Portlaoise Prison from a suspected overdose.
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Funeral Of Westmeath Man Who Died Following Malta Drowning Taking Place This Week
The funeral will take place in Athlone.
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Teachers Unions To Highlight Major Concerns At Conference Today
Both the TUI and the ASTI will meet today.
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Laois Hotel Is Celebrating Earth Day
They are hosting a planting ceremony.