Midlands News from Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
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Revenue Seizes Over €149k In Midlands, Kilkenny, Dublin And Rosslare
The detections were achieved through risk profiling and operations guided by intelligence.
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Gardaí Issue Warning For Laois Residents Following Car Theft Attempts
Car thefts were attempted over the course of the bank holiday weekend.
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Laois Launches First Commuter Survey To Map Work Patterns And Skills
The online survey is open now and will close on Tuesday, 17th February.
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Midlands Biodiversity Groups Set For €94k Boost
The grants aim to back local projects to protect wildlife and improve habitats.
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IFA President To Attend Westmeath IFA AGM This Evening
The meeting takes place from Bloomfield House Hotel in Mullingar.
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Disqualified Driver Arrested For Speeding On M7 In Laois
The driver was detained by Gardaí and charged at the scene.
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Midlands Maura Higgins Is Making Her Big Screen Debut
She is set to star in a comedy.
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HSE Acknowledges Concerns Of Local Stakeholders Over Midlands Hospice
The facility is planned for the Arden Lane in Tullamore in Offaly.
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Tullamore 'Thriving' With New Businesses
Wendy's and Corrib are currently hiring.
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Power Outage Leaves Nearly 1,100 Without Electricity In Offaly
Power is expected to return between 3:00 and 4:00pm this afternoon.
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MEP Warns Of Rising Drug Driving After Garda Checkpoints Fall In Laois And Offaly
In 2019, Ireland recorded 140 road fatalities, 45 less than the figure for 2025.
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Offaly TD Assured Of Increased Garda Presence After Arson Tragedy
Carol Nolan feels a stronger Garda presence is needed.
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Westmeath Woman Says She Will Never Forgive Her Abuser
Mr Conway received a six year jail sentence after pleading guilty to assault.
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Westmeath Gang Leader Behind Edenderry Firebomb Attack Jailed
Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt were killed in the arson attack in December.
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Midlands Childcare Providers Demand Government Talks
They want to make childcare more accessible and affordable.
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Midlands Motorists Warned Amid Difficult Travelling Conditions
There is rain warnings in place.
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New Jobs For Offaly Following Wendy's Announcement
The move will see 60 new jobs created for Tullamore.
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Midlands Crash
The man in his late 80s is currently being treated in the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore.