Midlands News from Monday, December 15th, 2025
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Revenue Seize Over €243,000 In Contraband
139 weapons were also seized.
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Tributes Paid To Laois Man Following Passing
Ballacolla's Sean Geoghegan passed away on Saturday following an accident.
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Midlands Hospice Planning Application Passed By Offaly County Council
The local authority will adjust the county development plan for the 20 bed facility,
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Tolü Makay Joins Cast of DWTS Ireland
The Tullamore singer is the second Midlands celeb to be added to the 2026 lineup.
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HSE Warn Flu Season Is Most Severe In Years
They're urging as many people as possible to get the flu vaccine over the next few days.
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Laois Motorist Caught Speeding At 149 km/h
It comes as the Gardai and RSA are asking people to be cautious on the roads over Christmas.
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Offaly Woman Opposing Removal Of Roadside Memorial Removals
Government is advising local authorities to limit them where the speed limit is 60 km/h.
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White Christmas Possible For Midlands
Rhode's Cathal Nolan, founder of Ireland's Weather Channel, says snow is possible during the festive period.
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Midlands Campaign Urges Church To Explain McGregor Wedding Decision
McGregor was found liable in a civil court for sexual violence.
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Gardaí Search Suspected Westmeath Brothel
The premises is in Athlone.
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Offaly TD Backs Taoiseach Ahead Of Fianna Fail Campaign Review
A report on the party's failed presidential campaign is expected to be published this week.
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Westmeath Distillery Showcased At European Parliament
It marks 50 years of EU Japan relations.
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Mental Health Charity Launches Festive Support Groups Over Christmas
Daily themed support groups will be held at from December 25th until January 1st.
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Midlands Man Acquitted Of Father’s Murder On Grounds Of Insanity
A medical expert at the Central Mental Hospital will now assess Ross O’Rourke.
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I Hope My Son Has A Farm To Come Home To - IFA President
A Europe-wide protest is taking place in Brussels this week.
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Ticket Prices Set To Rise For National Ploughing Championships
A quarter of a million people attended this year's Ploughing Championship.
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Taoiseach Warns Of Threats To Energy And Communication Cables
Micheál Martin is calling for stronger protections for key undersea infrastructure.
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Irish Farmers To Join EU-Wide Protest In Brussels
The IFA President will set off from the Irish Farm Centre this morning.
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Four Men Released Without Charge After Midlands Prison Assault Arrests
They have returned to Midlands Prison.
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Community Mourns Mary Holt As Colleagues Lead Funeral Procession In Edenderry
Her colleagues formed a guard of honour.