Midlands News from Friday, December 19th, 2025
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€5.5m Awarded To Regenerative Projects Across Midlands
17 new tourism projects are being funded under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
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Community Support For Midlands Pharmacy Owner After Arson Attack
McQuaid's pharmacy in Oldcastle was set alight on Thursday morning.
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Westmeath Psychotherapist Advises Caution On Naughty Or Nice List
Psychologist at Athlone Care Clinic Siobhan Leijen advises children can take it to heart
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Progress On Funding Application For Offaly Domestic Violence Refuge
The funding application for the refuge in Tullamore has passed its first stage.
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Midlands Community Shocked After Arson Attack
An inquiry is underway into the arson attack into McQuaid's Pharmacy in Oldcastle.
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Road Deaths Surge As Campaigner Says Ireland Is Failing To Act
183 have died in on the roads this year.
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Farmers Protest Mercosur Deal As Signing Is Delayed
Over 7,000 farmers were in Brussels to protest the move.
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Teen Arrested In Westmeath Over €62k Cocaine Seizure
Gardai carried out the seizure in Athlone on Wednesday.
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Uisce Eireann Submits Planning Permission For Midlands Water Supply Project
Construction will start in 2028 once approved by An Comisiúin Pleanála.
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GOAL Mile Returns To The Midlands For 2025
€750,000 was raised for GOAL’s programmes last year.
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High Court Warns Crackdown on Court Disruptions
It follows Enoch Burke and his families persistent courtroom disruptions.
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New Programme For Laois And Offaly TY Students In Digital Arts
The New Programme features Filmmaking, Podcasting and Virtual Reality.
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Man Jailed Over Westmeath Defilement Case
The 23 year old man pleaded guilty to defilement of a child.
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Coillte Opens Applications for 2026 Forestry Scholarship
Laois SETU student, Evan McSpadden is among the current scholars.
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European Parliament Backs Initiative On Safe Abortion Access
1.2 million European citizens signed the proposal.
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Man Arrested In Laois On Outstanding Warrant Following Public Tip-Off
He has since been charged.
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Offaly Choir Bringing Festive Cheer To Church This Weekend
The Sing It! Community Choir will be performing Christmas favourites tomorrow evening.