Midlands News from Friday, November 14th, 2025
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Laois Parks Honoured With Green Flags For Community And Environmental Excellence
An Taisce recognised 128 green spaces with awards this year.
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Laois Sports Hub Opens For Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled Athletes
The VIP Hub in Portlaoise by Laois Sports Partnership is the first of its kind in Ireland.
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Nominations Open For 2026 Offaly Business Awards
The Tullamore and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards takes place in January.
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IFA Welcomes Sean Kelly’s Lead Role In EU CAP Environmental Report
The MEP will draft CAP, food safety, climate, and animal welfare policy for 2028–2034.
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Kare Honours Three Decades Of Community Employment Success
The company has operations in Offaly, Kildare and Wicklow.
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Enterprise Minister Defends Construction Sector Numbers
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says there's enough workers to meet housing plan demands.
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Medication Management Failings Flagged At Disability Centre In Laois
The Portlaoise facility met or substantially met 12 other regulations during its August inspection.
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Laois TD Questions Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme Over Site Clearance
The IFFPG maintains that all site waste under their jurisdiction has been eliminated.
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Government’s Long Awaited Housing Strategy Criticised By Sinn Féin
The new housing plan aims to build 300,000 homes by 2030.
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Former GAA Referee Sentenced To Six Years And Nine Months For Abuse Of Niece
Thomas Howard pleaded guilty to a number of charges.
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Approval Delays Leave Laois Town Vulnerable With Flooding
Mountmellick has suffered flooding across the town over the past week.
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Offaly Journalist Recognised As Podcast Wins News & Current Affairs Award
The first ever All Ireland Podcast Awards took place last night.
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Taoiseach Pledges To Support Fastway Workers And Contractors
Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the matter with Micheal Martin.
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Man Released In Laois Under Cross-Border Terrorism Investigation Linked To Sinn Fein Senator
He also attended a rally for President Connolly during her election campaign.
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Strong Winds And Rain Expected Today For Most Of Country
Significant rain is expected throughout the day with a risk of flooding.
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Man Arrested In Relation To Terrorism-Related Laois Investigation Released
Three men have been held over the investigation over the last week.