Midlands News from Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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EPA and Local Authorities Need To Collaborate - Westmeath Councillor
It comes following the findings of an EPA report.
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Offaly Store Brings 30 New Jobs
Choice Store is officially opened in Tullamore.
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Laois Cafes In Line For New Grant
The grants can cover up to 75% of costs.
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Laois Town Competes In 'Communities in Bloom'
The judges are in the county this weekend.
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Laois Town On Fast Track To Carbon Neutrality
Portlaoise aims to be carbon neutral.
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More Social Housing Needed In Laois - Caroline Dwane Stanley
Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley feels families with young children are the worst impacted by high house prices.
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Midlands Primary School Closing Its Doors
Aglish National School in Roscrea will be closed on August 31st.
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American TV Star Visits Westmeath
Patrick Duffy played the role of Bobby Ewing on Dallas.
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Road Maintenance Costs Rise In Laois And Offaly
Westmeath was the only county that cut spending by 15%.
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County Councils Need Better Support From EPA - John Leahy
It follows a new EPA report released on peat milling this morning.
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Man Dies Following Serious Crash In Midlands
The road will remain closed for several hours.
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Decision On Lissywollen Asylum Seeker Centre Deferred
The case is adjourned until July 21st for time for the State to gather more evidence.
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EPA Points Finger At Midlands County Councils Over Large-Scale Peat Extraction
The Environmental Protection Agency says local authorities aren't enforcing the law.