Midlands News from Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Third Lidl Store Confirmed For Laois
Laois County Council has given the green light to the Graiguecullen store subject to 12 conditions.
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Laois SPCA Branch Appeal For People To Foster Among Surge Of New Arrivals
The branch is dealing with a surge of surrendered and neglected animals, with "Pablo" the puppy being among them.
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Offaly TD Calls For Uisce Eireann To Speed Up Fixing Infrastructure
Offaly TD John Clendennen says Edenderry is one of many towns impacted by capacity issues at the State utility.
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Westmeath Heritage Park To Open Forge To Young People Tomorrow
Dun Na Sí are taking part in Cruinniú Na óg tomorrow.
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Westmeath House Fire Victim Laid To Rest Tomorrow
John 'Jackie' Smyth passed away in a fire at his home on Wednesday morning in Castlepollard.
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I'm Sick And Tired Of Government's Excuses - Midlands TD Hits Out At Council Vacancy Rates
Sinn Fein TD Sorca Clarke believes the State is underfunding county councils.
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Commencement On Major Westmeath Housing Development Imminent
Councillor Frankie Keena says he expects work to start on a new link road soon.
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New Teagasc Regional Advisory Manager Appointed To Midlands
Sandra Hayes will lead the advisory team in Laois and Offaly.
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Former Older Adult Services Manager Calls For Whistleblowers In Irish Nursing Homes
Portlaoise's Joe Dunne is a former manager for older adult services in the UK.
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Midlands Car Sales Company Reapply For Major Expansion
Michael Moore Car Sales are planning to build new vehicle facilities, valet and car wash buildings.
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Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Serious Midlands Crash
Two motorcyclists have been hospitalised following the incident.
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Standards In Laois Mental Health Centres Slipping - Mental Health Commission
The Mental Health Commission has released its annual reviews of centres across the country.
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Roscommon Family One Step Closer To Reuniting After Robert Pether Released From Iraqi Jail
Mr Pether was arrested on fraud charges four years ago.
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Irish Wheelchair Association And Rotary Clubs Gear Up For Midlands Skydive
Participants will be hoping for clear skies today.
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SIPTU Pointing Finger At State Over Lack Of Private Nursing Home Regulation
The spotlight is fixed firmly on the private sector for nursing after a TV expose on Wednesday night.