Midlands News from Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Over €800k Of Contraband Seized In Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare
Smoke bombs, airguns and flares were also confiscated.
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Jury In Trial Of Jozef Puska’s Family Members Starts Deliberations
His two brothers are accused of withholding information.
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Laois Cemetery To Be Renovated
The works are set to be complete by 2026.
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Famous Laois Cinema Could Be Renovated Into Enterprise Centre
The local authority is currently finalising the purchase of the building.
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Laois Fitness Expert Warns Of Burnout
She says overtraining can cause burnout.
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Laois Walks Festival Returns With Over 20 Trails
All levels of walkers can take part.
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Five Severely Neglected Dogs Rescued By ISPCA in Laois
The national office of the ISPCA rescued five Cavachons in Portlaoise with the help of Gardaí.
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Gardaí Attend Scene Of Laois Crash
The crash involved two cars.
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Westmeath Pride Festival Returns This Weekend
The events are starting earlier this year.
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Laois TD Holds No Confidence In HIQA's Safeguarding Policies
It follows the release of Nursing Homes footage.
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Midlands Get Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warnings
There's warnings of heavy downpours with thunderstorms.
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Westmeath Woman Fears Release Of McCann Suspect
She alleges she was raped by the man.
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Laois Farmer Elected Vice Chair Of European Agri-Lobby Group
He will campaign as part of the Copa-Cogeca beef group.
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Midlands Communities Meeting Over Proposed Bellair Windfarm
The meeting is taking place in Moate this evening.
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Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash in Westmeath
A vehicle caused a crash in Athlone last Thursday before continuing towards Birr.
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Midlands Shop Served Closure Order Over Food Contamination
Stop 'n Shop on Tullow Street was one of ten businesses that was served the order in May.
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Gardaí Involved In "Controlled Delivery" Of Arms To Carlow Town Shooter
A Dail committee heard from the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris yesterday.