Midlands News from Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
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Gardaí Renew Witness Appeal After Fatal Laois Crash
Tony Kavanagh died after being hit by a car in Abbeyleix last Wednesday.
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Man Arrested After Serious Offaly Collision Leaves Two Teens Hospitalised
A girl in her mid-teens in believed to be in a critical condition.
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Offaly TD Questions Use Of Former Reformatory As Storage Site
Daingean Reformatory was previously used as a detention centre.
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Pregnant Horse Dies Following Illegal Sulky Drive Across Dublin
The horse known as Anne was abandoned in Ballyfermot.
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HSE Assumes Responsibility Of Droimnin Private Nursing Home
The HSE says there will no changes to day to day care arrangements.
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New Commuter Survey Aims To Unlock Laois Work Travel Insights
The results will inform a report on talent hubs to guide economic development.
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New Stats Reveal Westmeath People Have Highest Disposable Income
It's according to the CSO's latest stats.
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Flood Warnings Issued In South East Amid Continued Heavy Rain
Conditions are expected to get worse over the next few days.
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Laois To Be Under Yellow Weather Warning From Tomorrow Morning
The advisory is effective beginning at 3am tomorrow.
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Demand For Parenting Supports Soars in Athlone
The organistaion has recently teamed up with IKEA.
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IFA Continues Protest At Bord Bia
Protesters are calling for the Chair of Bord Bia to stand down.
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Laois Woman Wins Midlands Hotel 'Employee Of The Year' Title
Catherine Phelan was presented with her prize in Athlone.
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Local Authority Welcomes New Midlands Family Resource Centre
A recent survey ranks Longford among the most deprived areas in the country.
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Westmeath Flood Defence System Deployed For South East Floods
It comes following renewed rain warnings.
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Enoch Burke Saga Deepens As Disciplinary Panel Members Resign
Mr Burke has challenged the Disciplinary Appeals Panel over alleged unfair procedures.
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Ancient Human Remains Found On Midlands Island
The discovery was made on Carberry Island on Lough Ree.
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Man Hospitalised In Westmeath Stabbing
The incident happened in Athlone.
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A Laois Centre Is Advising People To Attend Screenings On World Cancer Day
The Cuisle Centre says it's vital to contact the GP.
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Midlands Driver Clocked Speeding Over Bank Holiday
There were two fatalities over the weekend.
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EV Sales On The Rise In The Midlands
January saw a record number of electric cars registered.
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Laois Nursing Home Set To Lose Its License
The decision is expected to be delivered in court today.
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X No Show Is No Surprise - Midlands TD
Officials from the social media platform are declining an invitation to the Oireachtas Media Committee.