Midlands News from Friday, January 16th, 2026
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Government Considers Compulsory Helmet Use For E-Scooter Riders
Orthopaedic Surgeon at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore Prof Eoin Sheehan warns more enforcement is needed.
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Westmeath Family Blogger Backs 'Mental Health' Days
Moate's Sonya Kelly and founder of hipbaby.ie thinks there's benefits - but there has to be rules.
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Enterprise Minister Confirms He Was Overpaid
The Longford Westmeath TD says he's completed his repayments.
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Offaly Driving Instructor Calls Out Lack Of Clear Road Markings
Joe Wynne from Wynne's School of Motoring in Tullamore feels it's a reason drivers fail their tests.
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Occupied Territories Bill Needs Enactment - Brian Stanley
The Laois TD is pushing for the bill's approval.
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Laois Gaelscoil To Reopen In Time For 20th Anniversary
Construction is underway at Gaelscoil Shlí Dála in Ballaghmore.
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Enoch Burke To Be Re-Arrested For Repeated Trespass
It comes only two days after his fourth stint behind bars.
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Laois Brothers Sentenced Over Rape And Assault Charges
Both brothers pleaded guitly to rape and indecent assault.
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Laois TD Questions EirGrid On Energy Capacity
Eirgrid have been before the government's Infrastructure Committee.
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Westmeath Library Re-Opening Pushed Back
The Aiden Heavey Library in Athlone had been set to reopen in mid-January.
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Government Action Urged On Prison Conditions
The Irish Penal Reform Trust is slamming recent inspection reports.
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Offaly GAA Club Submit New Pitch Plans
Birr GAA have also submitted plans for two new viewing stands.
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Gardaí Attend Scenes Of Midlands Crashes
Black ice is a factor in these collisions.
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Midlands Counties See Dramatic Fall In Housing Commencements
The figure has dropped the most in Westmeath.
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Westmeath Councillor Calls For Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
The scheme acknowledges parents who experience the loss of a baby before 24 weeks.
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Commemorative Walk For Ashling Murphy To Take Place In New York
It's the fifth annual walk to take place in the US city.
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Sentencing Adjourned For Offaly Father Whose Son Died In Arson Attack
Tullamore Circuit Court heard yesterday from 27-year-old Aaron Holt.
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Gardaí Seize Heroin, Crack Cocaine And Cash In Offaly Town
The discoveries were made after a man in Edenderry was searched.
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Opposition TD Calls For Minister Overpayment Ultimatum
Ten cabinet ministers were overpaid last year and have failed to return the money.