Midlands News from Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
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Offaly Domestic Violence Service Welcomes Proposed Criminal Law Bill
Jennie’s Law includes measures to strengthen Ireland’s response to sexual offences.
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Laois Man To Walk Around Ireland To Raise Funds For Sick Children
Prabeen Rawal is aiming to raise €50k for a children's charity.
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Laois Community Moves To Revive Traditional St Brigid’s Festival
The Timahoe community has begun preparations for a February 1st festival.
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1,300 Year Old Human Remains Discovered At Offaly Bog After Storm Eowyn
Some remains date back to between AD 662 and 817.
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Independent Artists Unite For Free Midlands Music Night
There will be song, spoken word, poetry and much more.
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HSE Apologises For "Egregious Errors" In Care For Midlands Woman Crushed By Horse
Bryonny Sainsbury died after being crushed by a horse in August 2021.
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Too Many 'Problems' For Musk To Buy Ryanair
It follows a public spat between Mr. Musk and Michael O'Leary.
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Midlands MEP Calls Out Donald Trump Amid Tariff Threat
Barry Cowen believes Donald Trump does not speak for the American people.
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Adjournment Granted Over Dangerous Driving Case Which Led To Girl's Death
Babak Meshkat is accused of dangerous driving leading to the death of his daughter.
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Laois Man Gets Seven Years For Abusing Daughter
The offences took place between 1977 and 1983.
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Man Arrested For Laois Burglaries
The 19 year old has been arrested, detained and charged.
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Over 100 Children Recorded Homeless In Midlands Amid Action Plan
A public consultation's been launched today.
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Historic Convent Cross Returns To Laois Town After 30 Years
The stone cross is now being returned to the people of Abbeyleix.
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Enterprise Minister Attending World Economic Forum
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke is representing the Government in Davos.
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IFA President In Strasbourg For Anti-Mercosur Farmers’ Protest
The Mercosur deal has yet to be ratified.
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Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar Ask Patients To Consider Treatment Options
Patients with non-emergency conditions must seek assistance from other parts of the health service.
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Westmeath Actress Receives IFTA Nomination
Niamh Algar is in the running for Lead Actress in a Drama.
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ODVSS To Sit Before Justice Committee On Domestic Violence Bill
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service will discuss the ''Criminal Law Bill' in front of the Government Committee today.
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Longford-Westmeath TD Calls For Stronger Traveller Mental Health Supports
Sinn Fein's Sorca Clarke is making the case for her Traveller constituents.
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Ryanair CEO Hits Back At Musk Buying Airline
Musk is suggesting he will buy the airline amid an online feud with Michael O'Leary.
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Enterprise Minister Unveils Tourism Ireland 2026 Marketing Plan
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke says digital will be key to the agency's growth in 2026.
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National Childcare Scheme Increases In Midlands
Offaly recorded one of the strongest growth rates nationally.
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Stunning Aurora Lights Up Midlands Skies
The display was triggered by a solar flare over the weekend.
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Westmeath Takeaway Closes For Renovations
Roma Café in Mullingar will closed for the next month.