Midlands News from Monday, January 5th, 2026
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Multi-Vehicle Crash In Offaly
The incident took place just before 4pm this afternoon.
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24/7 Telecare Being Delivered Across The Midlands
TASK delivers fully managed telecare services that promote safety and independent living at home.
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Offaly Councillor Calls On An Post To “Get With the Times” After Service Halt
The body machines at Dooley’s Spar in Blueball unexpectedly shut down during Christmas week.
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Enterprise Minister Targets Tourism Growth In The Midlands
Peter Burke is promising more work for the tourism industry in 2026.
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Revenue Seizes Over €139k Of Contraband
The seizures include suspected cannabis with a street value of €54k.
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Rose Of Tralee Makes Blossoming Start To Dancing With The Stars
The duo achieved the top score on the competition’s opening night.
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Over 4,000 New Cars Registered In Midlands Last Year
New SIMI figures shows Laois registered the most cars last year.
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Ryanair Boss Slams Taoiseach Over Delay On Dublin Airport Passenger Cap
Michael O'Leary wants to see issues sorted at home.
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Midlands Secondary School Submits Plans For New Building
Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea is looking to build a new 800 pupil building.
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IFA To Join Westmeath Protest Against Mercosur Trade Deal
The protest is taking place this Saturday in Athlone.
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Low Temperatures And Snow Prompt Weather Advisories Across Ireland
Over 150 were shut in the North today due to weather conditions.
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Midlands Defence Analyst Says US Action Against Maduro Signals Wider Power Shift
Nicolás Maduro is being detained in New York.
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TD Criticises Lack Of Notice As An Post Services Halted In Offaly Shop
People will now need to travel to Tullamore to collect payments.
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Laois Driver Arrested For Driving While Disqualified
The driver was stopped by Gardaí in Ballacolla.
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Thousands Expected At Midlands Protest Against Mercosur Trade Deal
A protest is taking place in Athlone this Saturday.
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Four Midlands Workplace Deaths Recorded In 2025
New HSA figures show almost 60 incidents were recorded nationally last year.
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Motorists Advised To Take Alternative Routes Due To Westmeath Crash
The incident occured at approximately 9.15am.
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Laois Motorist Arrested For Driving Under Influence
The vehicle was stopped near Portarlington for going 141km/h in a 50 km/h zone.
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Ireland Among Lowest Unemployment In EU
The Enterprise Minister says skills development must be a focus going forward.
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Offaly Town Considered One Of The Cleanest In The Country
Tullamore is considered cleaner than European norms.