Midlands News from Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
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Laois And Offaly Rivers To Benefit From Funding
Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Barrier Mitigation Programme is approving projects in Laois and Offaly.
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Supporter Receives Ban For Disorderly Behavior At Quarter-Final
The passionate Offaly and Kilcormac-Killoughey GAA supporter is well known in the local GAA community.
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Fianna Fail Will Back Midlands Hospice Location If Granted By Council Planners
Peter Ormond says he and his colleagues will support the proposal if put before them this month.
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Offaly Comedian To Headline Comedy Festival
Neil Delamare will jon the line for a new comedy festival being trialled in Carlow.
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Ukrainian Community In Midlands Welcome Zelenskyy Visit To Ireland
The Ukrainian President makes his first official visit to the country today.
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Laois County Council Still Awaiting Landfill Authorisation Certs From EPA
A new Journal.ie investigation shows that they're the only local authority to apply for all landfill sites.
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Midlands Ireland Showcase Taking Place Tomorrow
TUS International Arena in Athlone at 10am, and runs until 4pm.
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Christmas Enforcement Campaign Launches For Midlands Roads
166 people have lost their lives on Irish roads this year.
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Domestic Abuse Support Service Expands To Westmeath Town
Esker House now has a Mullingar base.
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Revenue Seize Over €1m Worth Of Cannabis
Multiple seizures have led to the discovery of cannabis, tobacco, and various other drugs.
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Former Midlands Fastway Distribution Hub Up For Let
Clement Herron Real Estate is listing the facility.
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€50 Million Investment In Westmeath Hospital To Create New Jobs
200 new jobs are set to be created in Ballinderry.
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Recall Of Brazillian Beef From EU Markets Raises Questions
Hormones were discovered in beef exported from Brazil.
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Westmeath Woman Wins €300k All Cash Gift Scratch Card
Her husband bought her the card for her 50th birthday.
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Man Arrested Over Westmeath Chainsaw Incident
Gardai attended the incident in Athlone.
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Prison Service ‘At Breaking Point’ Amid Overcrowding
Irish Penal Reform Trust published the latest report.
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Key Focus On Midlands Region For New Tourism Plan - Enterprise Minister
'A New Era for Irish Tourism" policy was launched in Westmeath.
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Laois Steel Company Receives Top Sustainability Score
It's the first-ever top score in Ireland.
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Former Laois Prison Officer Warns Drug Issue Ongoing
The latest report from the Irish Penal Reform Trust shows the rise.
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Midlands Pharmacist Recognised For 'Professional Excellence'
A pharmacist in Offaly has won bronze at the Irish Pharmacy Excellence Awards.