Midlands News from Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
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Aontú leader Wants Internal Audit On Denied Disability Payment Applications
In the last 10 years over 144k applications have been denied.
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Former Laois Prison Governor Urges Balanced Action Amid High Re-Offending Rates
The latest CSO figures show a rise in re-offenders.
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Gardai Attend Westmeath Burglary
The incident took place in Mullingar.
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IFA Poultry Chair Warns Farmers Of 'Phenomenally Dangerous' Virus
A Housing Order is in place to prevent the spread.
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Midlands MEP Appeals To Maintain Nitrates Derogation
Maria Walsh wants a stable, long-term framework for the Irish agricultural sector.
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Laois Councillor Wants Guidance For Local Children On School Admissions
There's over 25 children on the waiting list.
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Midlands Projects Confirmed For Inclusion In National Development Plan
The upgrade includes long awaited road upgrades across Offaly and Westmeath.
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Offaly Company Among Finalists For SFA National Business Awards
The shortlist features 53 businesses from 10 categories.
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An Post Rules Out Handling Deliveries Amid Fallout Of Fastway Couriers
Hundreds of Midlands Jobs were lost last month.
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Gardaí Searching For Missing Midlands Teen
The 16 year old is missing since May.
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Offaly Principal Demands Safety Measures For 'Death Trap' Road
The N52 in Durrow is causing concern for road users.
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Wives Of Jozef Puska And His Brothers Separated From Other Prisoners
It follows Marek Puska being attacked last month after starting his sentence.
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Enoch Burke Back In Prison For Fourth Time
He had been evading arrest from Gardai since last week.
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Missing Laois Teenager Found Safe And Well
Gardaí are concerned for Lucy Cawley's well-being.
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Bird Flu Confirmed In Laois
The Minister for Agriculture is expressing his sympathy to the affected farmer.