Midlands News from Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Deer Management Unit Established In The Midlands
FRS Co-Op are aiming to bring the wild deer population down to a sustainable level.
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More Communal Resources Needed For Older Midlands People - Micheal Carrigy
The Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee is questioning the lack of housing for elderly people to downsize.
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Open Fitness Sessions For Older Women Starting At Westmeath University
The open sessions are part of a study at TUS Athlone to improve postmenopausal women's health outcomes.
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'High Risk' Pregnancy Antenatal Care Moved From Midlands Hospital
This follows serious incidents.
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Midlands Environmentalist Doubts Councils EPA Response
It comes as sites were named in an EPA report for illegal peat extraction.
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State Should Tighten Down On Exaggerated Affidavits Claims - Pat McDonagh
The Supermacs owner says it's needed to keep businesses from folding under insurance costs.
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Water Use Restrictions Extended In Westmeath As Several Counties In Drought
Uisce Eireann launch a national water conservation appeal today.
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Midlands Hospital One Of Worst Preforming In Starting Cancer Treatment
One in four people were waiting longer than recommended to start chemo and blood cancer treatment at Portiuncula.
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Offaly TD Calls For Funding Support For Alex Dunne
Motorsport is not included in the Sport Ireland International Grant Scheme.
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Midlands MEP Urges Clarity On Ireland's Nitrates Derogation
Ciaran Mullooly is criticising changing regulatory demands.
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Gardaí Attend Scene Of Fatal Laois Crash
It happened at around 8 o'clock yesterday evening in Abbeyleix.
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Midlands County Councils Issue Statements Over Illegal Peat Extraction Report
The EPA believes county councils in the midlands are failing in their responsibilities.