Midlands News from Monday, January 19th, 2026
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Revenue Seizes Over €174k Of Contraband
The seizures include 70 counterfeit items.
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Plans For Outdoor Swimming Pool In Westmeath Progress With EU Just Transition Support
Westmeath County Council is hosting a public info evening in Athlone today.
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TUS Set To Receive €3m In Funding Boost
Higher education institutions are set to receive over €40 million in capital investment for 2026/2027.
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Westmeath Volunteer Calls For Community Support After First Food Bank Launch Delayed
A public meeting planned for this Thursday to discuss the food bank in Athlone has been cancelled.
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Laois Gardai Crack Down On Loud Car Engines With New Decibel Checks
On Saturday, the Laois Road Policing Unit carried out decibel checks with their latest equipment.
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New Manager Appointed At Midland Regional Hospital
Eileen Burke is taking over the role at the Portlaoise Hospital.
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Early Kick Offs Could See Irish Pubs Open For World Cup Games - John Clendennen
Ireland need to win two games to qualify for the World Cup.
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Millions In Capital Funding For Midlands Active Travel And Greenways In 2026
Nationally, €360 million in capital funding is being announced.
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Midlands Woman Shares Heartbreak Over Situation In Iran
Halo Ahmadi O’Sullivan, originally from Iran, has lived in Ireland for the past 11 years.
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Iranian Woman Living In Midlands Urges US President's Intervention In Anti-Government Protests
Donald Trump said he'd come to the aid of protesters.
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Greenland Pushes Back As Trump Threatens Tariffs
The leader of Greenland believes the country has a right to make its own decisions.
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Enterprise Ireland Backs Regional Employment
Enterprise Ireland reps were at the opening of Bevcraft's latest facility on Friday.
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Framework Due To Lift Dublin Airport Passenger Cap
It comes amid a travel surge.
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Planning Permission Granted For Long Awaited Flood Relief Scheme In Laois
The Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme application, submitted in June 2025, has been approved.
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Enoch Burke Is Back In Prison
Mr Burke was released from Mountjoy Prison last week to prepare a legal challenge.
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Westmeath Tech Expert Calls For Boycott Of X Over AI Abuse Concerns
The platform is facing investigation over a Grok feature that allows sexual image generation.
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Motorist Arrested In Laois For Speeding In Untaxed Uninsured Van
The driver was driving 27km over the speed limit.
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Laois TD Urges Faster Construction Of Cost Rental Homes
Independent rep Brian Stanley says Laois renters will be hit hard by the incoming 2% cap on annual rent increases.
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Midlands Business Open New Facilities
Bevcraft has opened a second premises in Mullingar ahead of its 10th anniversary.
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More ATMs Sought By Westmeath Councillors
Labour Councillor for Kinnegad Denis Leonard is raising the issue.
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Offaly Gardai Make Public Appeal On Missing Jewellery
The pieces were found in Killeigh on Saturday.
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New Tourism Plan Targets €10bn Annual Visistor Spend
Tourism Minister Peter Burke is meeting industry leaders today.