Midlands News from Thursday, January 29th, 2026
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Gardaí Attend Offaly Road Traffic Incident
The incident involved a pedestrian in Edenderry.
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Laois County Council Warn Motorists of Ongoing Localised Flooding
It comes from the Severe Weather Assessment Team as flooding worsens.
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Laois Woman Praises Crew Of Documentary On Her Life
'The Slightest Touch' is a documentary on Abbeyleix's Emma Fogerty and actor Colin Farrell's preparations for the Dublin Marathon in 2024.
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Westmeath Only Midlands County With Above Average Vacancy Rate
The latest GeoDirectory shows the vacancy rate for Westmeath stands at 4.6%.
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Former IPAV Chair Backs Property Sales Proposal
The proposals will provide key information upfront when property sales collapse.
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Laois Boxer Returns To Ring After Suspension
Portlaoise's Michael O'Reilly is looking to move on from being sent on from the 2016 Olympics.
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Laois Mother Expresses Frustration Over Inability To Place Child In Special School
A young Laois child with Charge Syndrome is unable to get the care needed to attend school.
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Westmeath Business Chamber Reassures People Amid Job Losses
It follows Ericsson announcing the loss of 29 jobs in Athlone.
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Active Lice Outbreak Found In Offaly Disability Care Centre
Four children were living in the facility on the day of the inspection.
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Offaly F2 Star Supports Local GAA Club’s Gym Fundraiser
Clonbullogue GAA are hosting a relay walk this weekend.
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Offaly TD Raises Concerns Over Lack Of School Places Ahead Of New Academic Year
Parents are worried about not having school places sorted for the 2026/27 school year.
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SIPTU Set For Talks Over Westmeath Job Losses On Tuesday
SIPTU reps will discuss with Ericsson's Athlone plant the details of their redundancy package.
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Latest Property Report Confirms Continued Midlands House Price Increases
Laois has seen the largest rise, followed by Westmeath and Offaly.
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Laois Secondary School To See Progress On New Building After Years Of Delays
Coláiste Íosagáin received planning permission in 2024.
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Pedestrian Killed In Laois Crash
The incident involved a pedestrian and car in Abbeyleix last night.
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Westmeath Man Jailed For Eight Years Over Assaults, Death Threats And Intimate Image Sharing
Blaine Parker admitted assault causing harm and sharing intimate images of his former partner.