Midlands News from Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Budget 2026 Reaction: Defence Boost Not Enough - Cathal Berry
Fifty new civilian roles and seventy key civil service positions, including in cyber security, will be created.
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Ireland’s Newest Onshore Wind Farm Now Fully Operational In Offaly
The SSE Yellow River Wind Farm in Rhode is made up of 29 turbines.
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Travel Disruption Expected In Offaly As Uisce Éireann Begins Upgrade Works
Temporary lights will be in place from Caplevane crossroads to Lusmagh NS.
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Budget 2026 Reaction: Midlands Town Added To Expanded Living City Urban Renewal Scheme
Athlone is one of five new locations joining the scheme.
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Budget 26 Reaction: Offaly Councillor Labels Budget As Insult to Carers
Social welfare payments are set to increase by €10 per week beginning in 2026.
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Public Meeting Scheduled In Laois Over Proposed Solar Farm
The meeting is set to take place at the Killenard Community Centre on Monday at 7:00pm.
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Two Offaly Farmers Nominated For National Farming For Nature Awards
The awards ceremony takes place on October 25th.
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Budget 26 Reaction: Students Say ‘Fee Cut’ Is Actually A Hike
Students’ unions claim the move effectively raises fees by €500.
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Teachers Union Support New Junior Cycle Grading Changes As Results Released
The TUI General Secretary is pleased with the new measures.
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Toastmaster Roadshow Comes To Offaly
The Toastmasters are inviting people to take up public speaking in a supportive environment.
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Budget 26 Reaction: Haulage Drivers Crestfallen Over "Dismal" Budget - IRHA
The Irish Road Haulage Association members are facing a fuel price hike.
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Trial Over €8m Midlands Cocaine Seizure Begins
Michal Luczak is facing four separate charges.