Midlands News from Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
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Westmeath Security Expert Welcomes Gardai Training For EU Presidency
Gardai are being trained on how to deal with scenarios like a large scale attack.
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Lower Childcare Fee Caps Could Lead To Closures - FECP
Laois member Sonya Duggan from Kilminchy School House in Portlaoise says more support is needed.
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Gardai Investigating Potentially Suspicious Approach Of Child In Laois
It took place yesterday afternoon in Portarlington.
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Midlands Animal Rescue Shelter Unequivocally Against Fox Hunting
A bill is expected to be voted down by Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, and Sinn Fein.
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Judge Disappointed And Surprised By AG Ruling On Burke Contempt Of Court Referral
His family have also avoided a criminal charge.
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Five Maternity Reviews At Portiuncula Hospital Ongoing
Seven of those reviews have now been completed.
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Gardaí Confirm Discovery Of Man's Body At Midlands Premises
The man's body was found in Longford Town on Tuesday.
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Laois Senator Warns Blister Pack Funding Cut Will Lead To Dangerous Confusion
The packs separate daily tablet doses into individual pockets, allowing patients take the right tablets at the right time.
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Call To Fast-Track Living City Initiative For Westmeath Town
The Living City initiative is designed to revamp city centers by encouraging renovation and conversion of properties.
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Midlands Community Sports Facility Closing With Immediate Effect
The Geashill Community Playground Facebook page posted the update last night.
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Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Offaly Fire Released Without Charge
A prisoner in Midlands Prison was questioned over an alleged assault which related to the fire.