Midlands News from Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
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Laois Councillors Call For Referendum Commission On Presidential Nominations
Gareth Sheridan's bid to become president was blocked by Fianna Fail and Fine Gael Councillors.
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Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €314k
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
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Midlands First Aid Expert Urges Public To Learn Stroke Signs
World Stroke Day takes place tomorrow.
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Construction Industry Flags Biodiversity Costs In New Building Designs
The Director of the CIF believes decisions around this will see long term affects.
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Strike At Offaly Food Plant Called Off
Management at Carroll's Cuisine has agreed to enter talks on employee working conditions.
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Westmeath Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty To €3m Arson Incident
The plea comes after a protracted period of time in producing the case's book of evidence.
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RTÉ Faces Fresh Payments Scandal As NUJ Calls For Transparency
A new RTÉ report reveals eight irregular payments of between €10,000 and €30,000.
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Offaly TD Backs Micheál Martin Despite Party Leadership Pressure
There is growing pressure for the Taoiseach to step down as Fianna Fáil leader.
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Midlands MEP Calls For EU Action To Slash Energy Prices
Ciaran Mullooly wants the EU to launch a supergrid linking cheaper electricity to Ireland.
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Midlands Towns Improve Scores In Tidy Towns Competition
Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix was one of the big winners, taking home the Tiny Tidy Towns Schools Award.
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Judge Set To Issue Final Instructions For Jury On €8.4m Midlands Cocaine Case
44-year-old Michal Luczak is pleading not guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine.
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Planning Permission Lodged For Flood Relief Scheme In Laois
Laois County Council are seeking approval from An Coimisiun Pleanala for the project.
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NUJ Criticises Potential Policing Committee Media Ban
The Government are advising restrictions on reporting for the new Local Community Safety Partnerships.
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New Westmeath Library Opens Its Doors Today
The new library is part of a community education initiative taking place in the county.