Midlands News from Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
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Gardaí Release Footage Of Offaly Arson Attack
The incident took place in Castleview Park in Edenderry last Saturday evening.
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Emergency Services At Scene Of Westmeath Crash
The incident took place around 1:35pm this afternoon.
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Post Mortems Completed After Fatal Arson Attack In Offaly
Results of the post mortem are not being released.
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A Merry Mix Of Christmas Cheer Across the Midlands
Your go to guide for all local things festive and fun this Christmastime.
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Government Infrastructure Taskforce Member Highlights Importance Of Scheme
Former IDA chair, Athlone's Fergal O'Rourke is a member of the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce.
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Westmeath Town On Track To Become Ireland’s First Fully Green City By 2040
Plans for Athlone were developed over the summer.
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Athlone Mayor Welcomes Living City Scheme Timeline
The Tanaiste has confirmed Athlone's addition to the scheme for June 2026.
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Record Increase In Laois Home Planning Approvals In Third Quarter
Offaly and Westmeath experienced swift decreases.
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ASTI Warns Teacher Shortages Threaten Education In Laois And Across Ireland
Schools are increasingly turning to under qualified or out-of-field teachers.
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Calls Grow For Improved Public Transport In Laois Town
An extra €208 million nationwide to improve services is being promised by the government.
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IFA President Pushes For Government Action On Mercosur Investigation
The investigation uncovered unregulated use of antibiotics in Brazil's beef production.
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Benefits Of Government Infrastructure Plan Will Take Time - Midland Steel
The Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan is underway to cut building delays.
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Decision On Enoch Burke’s Dismissal Expected This Weekend
Mr Burke has spent more than 500 days in prison.
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Laois Shop Shutting Down On New Year's Day
Birthday party bookings are still open until December 31st.
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Date For Living City Initiative In Westmeath Set
Athlone will be one of the towns across the country enacted.
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Offaly TD Demands Stronger Garda Presence In Edenderry
It follows a tragic firebomb incident last Saturday.
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Westmeath Woman Settles €1m Tax Bill
Revenue has published its latest tax defaulters list.
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Offaly TD Expresses Concern On 'Red Tape' For Midlands Farmers
The EU Nitrates derogation was successfully extended yesterday subject to certain conditions.
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47 Without Power In Laois After Storm Bram
The ESB says power should be restored by 2pm today.