Midlands News from Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Offaly Fire Station Open To Public This Weekend
Tullamore Fire Station is unveiling its new training centre.
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'Bottomless Brunches' In Breach Of Alcohol Legislation
Researchers from TUS backs the claims.
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HSE Planning Progress Energy Upgrades For Midlands Hospital
It's under capital investment works worth €6.5m.
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Man Charged In Connection With Laois Burglaries
The incidents occured in Portlaoise town centre.
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Homecoming Event For Laois Rose This Weekend
Katelyn Cummins will be welcomed home to Ballyouskill tomorrow evening.
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Man Arrested In Laois For 'Collecting Disqualifications Like Pokémon Cards'
The driver also tested positive for cocaine.
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Smiles All Around At Midlands School Following Leaving Certificate Results
Over 65,000 students sat the Leaving Certificate exams this year.
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EP 2026 Tickets On Sale This September
The festival in 2026 will take place from the 28th-30th of August.
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Emergency Repairs Still Underway In Laois Town
Diversions remain in place in Portlaoise.
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Midlands Dentists Ask For 20% Tax Relief For Patients In Budget
The Irish Dental Association is seeking 20% tax relief for fillings, extractions and dentures for patients.
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Midlands Mum Hits Out At HSE Over Lack Of Assessment Supports
She says children frozen out of the assessment of need system.
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Midlands MEP Wants Attention On Drinks Industry Amid 15% Tariff
Irish drinks producers are facing a tariff.
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Man Left With Life-Threatening Injuries After Offaly House Fire
The incident took place yesterday at around 5am.
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Only 5% Of Disability Assessments Seen On Time In Laois And Offaly
Only 4 assessments have been completed in the second quarter of this year under the six month legal limit.
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Offaly TD Calls For Renewal Of Rent Tax Grant
Carol Nolan is demanding clarity on the Rent Tax credit for parents of third level students.
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Leaving Cert Results Day Arrives For Midlands Students
Results will be available from school or online from 10am.