Midlands News from Monday, October 13th, 2025
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Westmeath Haulier Jailed For Seven And A Half Years Over €2.8m Cocaine Haul
Killian McNay admitted to having 40 kilogrammes of cocaine for sale or supply at Dublin Port on September 22, 2024.
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Man Who Raped Partner Jailed For Eight Years
Martin Harte has pleaded guilty to two counts of rape.
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Offaly TD Welcomes New Mental Health Service Worth €1.3m
The crisis resolution team will begin services in the county next year.
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Westmeath Auctioneer Welcomes New Short Term Letting Regulations
Offaly, Carlow and Longford County Councils have received no applications on short terms lets.
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Human Trafficking Awareness Event To Take Place In Westmeath
It's taking place in the Annebrook Hotel tomorrow evening.
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Midlands Farmer Warns Of Flood Risk From Proposed Offaly Windfarm
A public meeting will be held at 8pm this evening in Rhode Hall to gather local feedback and concerns.
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Man In His 20's To Stand Trial Over Fatal Quad Bike Collision In Westmeath
The incident took place in February.
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New Rural Crime Lead A Positive Step For Community Policing – Muintir na Tíre CEO
This is aimed at improving Garda response to rural crime and community relations.
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Laois Learner Driver Arrested After Speeding 165 km/h
The vehicle was stopped on the M7 yesterday.
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Over 1,600 Properties Investigated Over Illegal Short Term Lets
The Irish Independent reports only three of these were in the region over the past three years.
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Warning About Faulty Chargers As Fire Safety Week Kicks Off
This week encourages homeowners to check they're protected against house fires.
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Gardaí Searching For Missing Teen
Megan O'Brien was reported missing from Carlow Town on Saturday evening.
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"One Of The Worst Roads In Ireland" Closes In Offaly For Repairs
Edenderry councillor Noel Cribbin says it's worth the inconvenience.