Midlands News from Friday, September 19th, 2025
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Multyfarnham Tidy Towns Hosting Scarecrow And Harvest Festival This Weekend
The event will celebrate local produce and creativity.
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Housing Minister Ready To "Declare War" Over Major Infrastructure Plans
Shannon Pipeline project falls into that category.
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Appeal Halts Plans For Residential Development In Laois town
The appeal includes disruptions to the local traffic plan.
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Midlands Sports Clubs Receive €15k In Funding
Each club has been awarded €5,000 each.
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Laois TD Slams IDA’s 'Awful' Record Amid Job Losses In The County
Leprino Cheese's closure in Portlaoise will result in 132 job losses.
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Minimum Wage Rise Sparks Concern From Westmeath Retail Boss
A 55 cent rate increase is under consideration by the Cabinet for the next Budget.
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Laois County Council Shortlisted For Public Sector Awards
Laois County Council has been nominated in three categories.
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Emergency Services Attend Offaly Fire
It took place in Kilcormac last night.
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Sinn Fein President Promises Free Rein For Councillors In Presidential Vote
Sinn Fein representatives in Offaly and Westmeath are casting their votes on Monday.
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Minimum Wage Could Increase To €14
Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke could raise the wage by 55 cent.
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New Site For Offaly Swimming Pool Confirmed
The local authority in Offaly are confirming a new site for the Edenderry Swimming Pool.
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Family Of Missing Laois Woman Devastated By Decision Not To Upgrade Case
Imelda Keenan's case remains a missing persons investigation.
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Music, Poetry, And Fire Shows Headline Culture Night
A diverse range of events are taking place across Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.