Midlands News from Thursday, February 5th, 2026
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Fresh Start For Laois Domestic Violence Refuge As New Partner Sought
The construction funding deadline has been rescheduled until March 1st.
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St Brigid’s Cross Workshop Takes Place In Westmeath
The workshop is being facilitated by Ciara Lawless.
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Rose of Tralee To Headline I Wish Festival
The festival takes place at the RDS in Dublin this evening.
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Portiuncula Hospital Opens New Maternity Outpatient Facility
The Hospital unveiled its new outpatient facility last month.
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Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Multi Vehicle Crash In Westmeath
The incident took place this afternoon.
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Gardaí Search For Missing Midlands Man
Gigi Florian Calin was last seen on Wednesday.
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Award Winning Midlands 103 Presenter Co Directs Short Film In Laois
A screening of Poulastore will take place at the Dunamaise Arts Centre this Saturday.
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IFA President Backs Protests As Dawn Farm Controversy Escalates
Bord Bia Chairperson Larry Murrin is being questioned by TDs and Senators today.
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Supreme Court Upholds High Court Ruling On Laois Windfarm
The Coolglass Windfarm proposed 13 turbines in the Swan and Timahoe areas.
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Flood Risk Grows Across Midlands Under Yellow And Orange Alerts
Laois are under a yellow weather warning until tomorrow morning.
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Laois TD Concerned For Resident's Welfare In Nursing Home License Fallout
The Nursing Home is located in Brockley Park in Laois.
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Offaly Boxer Set For Honorary Grand Marshal Role
The Tullamore Parade will be held on Tuesday, March 17, starting at 11.30 a.m.
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Midlands Jobs At Risk Following Eurogiant Liquidation Announcement
A total of 640 people nationwide are employed by Eurogiant.
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RSA Warns Laois Motorists Over Heavy Rain Warning
A number of weather warnings are in now place for counties across the country.