Midlands News from Thursday, January 8th, 2026
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Beef Quality Under Scrutiny As EU Mercosur Deal Nears Vote
A protest is being held in Athlone this weekend.
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Esker Arts Centre Receives €125k Boost For Development
The arts centre opened in 2023.
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Government Launches €100m Push To Grow Chip Industry
Peter Burke believes Ireland lead this sector.
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Uisce Eireann To Carry Out Works In Laois
Uisce Eireann is carrying works on the Derry Road in Durrow.
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Offaly Sees Second Highest Flu Rate In Ireland Over Festive Period
Laois was the least affected county with the flu.
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Calls For Independent Body For Planning Appeals After Meat Plant Halt
The project was first approved in 2019.
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Debt Collectors Paid Over €56,000 To Collect Unpaid Midlands Hospital Fees
Hospitals across the Midlands paid debt collectors to collect unpaid hospital fees last year.
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Maura Higgins To Make US Traitors Debut This Evening
The former Love Island star is stepping into the world of the popular series.
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Calls For Tanyard Site Revamp In Westmeath Following Anti-Social Behaviour
A detailed assessment, covering both valuation and feasibility, is currently underway.
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Midlands Eco And Wellness Tourism Workshop Takes Place In Laois
The event got underway this morning.
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Laois Motorist Arrested After Drug Driving Check
The man was removed from his vehicle yesterday.
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Midlands House Prices Continue Upward Trend
Laois saw the biggest percentage increase across the midlands.
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Sexual Assault Victim Voices Concern Over Impending Prison Release
Patrick Nevin received a 12-year sentence in July 2019.
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Taoiseach Confirms Irish No Vote For Mercosur
The Fianna Fail leader confirmed the news from China today.
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Offaly Gardai Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash
It took place in Cloghan at around 11.30 yesterday morning.
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Enterprise Minister Condemns 'Horrifying' Grok Reports
Gardai are now investigating reports of Grok AI on X being used to generate child sex abuse material.
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Man Hospitalised After Midlands Assault
The incident took place in Carlow Town around midday on Wednesday.