Midlands News from Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Over €11,000,000 Given Out In Grants Across The Midlands
Laois has the highest number of successful applications in the midlands.
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Ireland To Compete At World Dragon Boat Racing Championships
The event is being held in Germany.
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Oireachtas Committee On Infrastructure And National Development Plan Release First Report
Laois TD Sean Fleming is head of the committee.
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Still No Assurance That HIQA Are Carrying Out Regulatory Action Measures - Albert Dolan
HIQA are continuing to apologising for neglect staff shortages in Emeis Ireland homes.
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Mary Lou McDonald Not Likely To Run For President
The Sinn Fein leader is ruling herself out of the race.
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House Worth €800k To Be Sold In Raffle
The house is situated in Durrow in Laois.
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Gardaí Searching For Missing Laois Teen
Jake Cunningham Burke was reported missing in Mountmellick 10 days ago.
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Both Teens Charged Over 'Slammer Gun' Incident Granted Bail
Both teenagers have been granted bail under strict conditions.
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Longford Westmeath TD Welcomes 'Right To Be Forgotten' Bill
The bill which makes sure insurance companies can't discriminate against people who've had cancer.
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Average House Price in Midlands Now Over €260k
New figures from DNG's latest Residential Price Review shows the current cost stands at €261,021.
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Former AGSI Chief 'Profoundly Distressed’ By Vile Messages 'Filled With Hate'
Former General Secretary of AGIS Antoinette Cunningham has revealed in court how "blatantly false, vile social media attacks" left her feeling profound distress and helplessness.
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HSA Records Lowest Levels Of Workplace Deaths In 35 Years
The HSA will host safety demos at National Ploughing Championships in Offaly.
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Midlands TD Calls For Five Year Fund For An Post
The Irish Postmaster's Union wants €15m a year to effectively run the service.
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Investigation Underway Into Oil Spill On Laois Lake
The incident was reported at Kilminchy Lake.
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Midlands HAP Tenants Continue To Be "Locked Out Of The Market'
The Simon Communities latest report shows there's no properties available to rent under the scheme.