Midlands News from Friday, January 23rd, 2026
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Laois Company Develops Innovative Platform To Boost Irish River Fish Populations
Aquatic Harvesting Ireland Ltd in Abbeyleix are leading the plans.
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Dancers, Musicians, Choirs Wanted For Pan Celtic Festival In Carlow
The event runs from April 7th–11th in Carlow Town.
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Green Party Calls For Tougher Storm Laws As Éowyn Anniversary Approaches
The storm left over 800,000 people without power.
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Midlands Workers Urged To Boost AI Skills Amid Widening Business Training Gap
Training is offered by just 30% of businesses, 13% of smaller ones.
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Laois Man Takes Up Presidency Of Irish Exporters Association
Liam Hyland is also Director of Export and International Trade at FoodEx Ireland under Musgraves.
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Midlands Musicians Competing In Seán Ó Riada Bonn Óir Competition
The event takes place in Cork this evening.
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Bressie Hosting Book Launch Event In Westmeath
The book is called 'The Place That Has Never Been Wounded'.
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Overnight Water Outage Planned For Westmeath Town Next Monday
The works are taking place on Monday evening.
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Devil Masked Machete Gang Jailed After Terrorising Students In Westmeath During Mistaken Raid
The incident took place on April 19th, 2024.
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Midlands Councils Celebrate Eight National Award Nominations
The All Ireland Community and Council Awards take place on February 28th.
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Laois Councillor Raises Safety And Transparency Concerns After Burglary
The incident took place during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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€3.7m Of Misappropriated Funds At Westmeath Firm
The Central Bank is applying to have provisional liquidators appointed at 123 Financial Services, Athlone.
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Over 100 Jobs Created By Westmeath LEO In 2025
A total of 316 full-time and part-time jobs were created during the year.
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Offaly Cathaoirleach Expects RSA No Confidence Vote
John Leahy feels one will be brought forward there after a call from the IRHA for councils to do so.
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Laois Celebrity Chef Criticises School Hot Meals Programme
Cullohill's Darina Allen feels that the food quality at present could lead to future illnesses.
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IFA President Remains Opposed To Bord Bia Chair
Francie Gorman wants to see Larry Murin removed from his position.