Midlands News from Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Midlands Children To Receive Free Public Transport
The card allows free travel on all TFI services.
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Midlands Carers Encouraged To Check Tax Credits
More than one or three Irish women have no retirement savings at all.
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IFA Want Level Playing Field With Mercosur Deal
They say the deal will be a huge loss to Irish agriculture.
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Almost €200k Going To Disadvantaged Midlands Learners
Simplified pathways to educational options will be offered.
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Revenue Seize Over €260k In Contraband
Investigations are ongoing.
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Man Accused of Rape In Westmeath Sent Forward To Trial In Central Criminal Court
The man in his 40s was served with a book of evidence in Athlone District Court yesterday.
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Midlands County Councils Yet To Hear From McGregor On Bid
Offaly and Westmeath County Councils are confirming they have not heard from the former MMA fighter.
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Plans For Midlands Wind Farm Rejected
Seskin Windfarm would have consisted of eight turbines on the Laois/Kilkenny border.
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Teachers Unions Demand End To Strikes
The TUI, INTO and ASTI says schools are struggling to operate as normal during secretary and caretaker strikes.
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Electric Picnic Regulars Let Down By Loyalty Scheme
Many missed out on tickets for 2026 despite being signed up to their loyalty scheme.
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No Addiction Specialist Services Offered For Midlands Prisons Last Year
It comes from the latest annual report from the Irish Prison Service.
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Westmeath Gardaí Make €20k Cannabis Seizure
The drugs were found in Patrick Street yesterday.
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People Encouraged To Oppose Offaly Wind Farm Project
Fianna Fáil Councillor Claire Murray Smale is gathering people to form an opposition group to the project.
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Laois GAA Club Cashes In On 70k Return Cans
Killeshin GAA were cleaning up on site in Stradbally all weekend.
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Midlands Féile Cheoil Celebrating Sustainability And Inclusivity
The family friendly event kicks off in Ballinasloe today.