Midlands News from Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
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Midlands Homeowners Urged To Future Proof Homes Ahead Of Home And Energy Show
The Midlands 103 Home and Energy Show will be at the Tullamore Court Hotel on February 22nd.
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Laois Groups Shortlisted For €10k Community Champions Award
Portlaoise First Responders will install three AEDs, and VIP Hub will host an inclusive sports event in Laois.
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Traffic Disruption In Portarlington Due To Long-Term Road Works
The road works will be in place until June 26th.
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Council Says Priority Roads Treated First During Cold Snap
Busy roads are being gritted first.
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Plans Submitted To Convert Laois Nursing Home Into Broadcasting Studios
A decision is due February 25th.
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Laois County Council Refuses Planning Permission For Solar Farm
Permission was refused on December 30th.
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The True Origins Of Nollaig na mBan In Ireland
Nollaig na mBan is being celebrated today.
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Offaly Shop Owner Warned Of An Post Machine Breakdown Ahead Of Fibre Switchover
Older residents from across the county are now travelling to Tullamore to receive their payments.
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Home Care Provider Announces New Caregiving Roles Across Midlands
Applications are now open for the roles at Dovida.
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Midlands Rep Calls Out ‘Unnacceptable’ Grant Rules Leaving Elderly Woman In Cold
A woman living in Portlaoise has been unable to replace her gas boiler since 2024.
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Second Midlands Hospital Urges Patients To Consider Other Treatment Options
Mullingar is joining Tullamore in warning very long ED wait times for non urgent cases.
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Enoch Burke To Take Legal Action Against Appeals Panel
Mr Burke is being granted permission to apply for an injunction against the Disciplinary Appeals Board.
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Calls For Garda Investigation After Recovery Of Dead Horse In Westmeath
The carcass had been in the Garrycastle area of Athlone for five days.
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Gardaí Appeal For Information After €6k Power Tool Theft In Laois
The incident occurred on December 30th.
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Venezuelan Man In Laois Welcomes End Of Maduro Regime
Nicolas Maduro faced a court appearance in New York on Sunday.
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Enoch Burke Considering Legal Challenge Against Disciplinary Appeal Panel
Mr Burke will be brought to the High Court today to possibly lodge an action against the panel.
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Offaly Hospital Opens Additional Beds
The Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore is still advising non urgent cases to consider other options.
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Status Yellow Weather Warnings Remain In Place For Midlands
Warnings are set to expire at 9 o'clock this morning
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Planning Permission For Midlands Hospice Approved
Construction will start this year.
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"I'll Be Back" - Laois Gardaí Arrest Same Driver For Drug Driving Again
The motorist was caught speeding under the influence on New Year's Eve.