Midlands News from Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
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Midlands Hospital To Install CT Scanning Service
The Alliance Medical device will provide on-site service at the Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.
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Laois Village Set To Get Painting Facelift
Ballinakill is joining the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
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Education Minister Denies Asking For Remote College Lectures
Minister Lawless says his main focus remains on increasing student beds.
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Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine War Marked
Former Midlands Lieutenant Commander John Leech says the conflict is stuck in a deadlock.
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Westmeath Care Centre Failed To Protect Residents Rights
HIQA failed St Vincent's Care Centre in Athlone on staffing, fire safety, and care and social plans.
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Offaly Photographer Crowned IPPVA Pet Photographer Of The Year
She has now been selected to represent Ireland at the World Photographic Cup.
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Midlands MEP Sides With Bord Bia Chair Amid Calls To Resign
Barry Cowen is accusing associations like the IFA of playing politics in calling for Larry Murrin to step down.
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Over €13m In Midlands HSE Funding Announced
The HSE'S Building and Equipment Capital Plan for 2026 sees investment for health facilities in the region.
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Minister Heydon Announces CAP 2027 Public Consultation
CAP supports farm incomes, food production, rural communities and environmental objectives.
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Enoch Burke's Family To Appear Before High Court Tomorrow
Mr Burke's mother Martina and sister Ammi will appear for contempt of court proceedings.
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Maura Higgins Accused Of Dropping Irish Accent
The Midlands Reality TV star was on The Traitors US.
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Government Reverses SNA Cuts After Backlash
Ministers and party leaders met last night to agree new funding.
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Westmeath Library Creates New Space For Calm
The Aidan Heavey Library in Athlone created the 'Cubbie'.
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Offaly Homes And Businesses Connect To High Speed Fibre Broadband
The premises in Edenderry can access the NBI network.
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Midlands Schools Take On Junk Kouture Final
There up against other countries in the competition.
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Midlands Three Bed Rents Jump Nearly 12%
It comes from Daft.ie's latest rental report for Q4 of 2025.
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Laois Councillors Join Farmer's Chorus Calling For Bord Bia Chair Resignation
Elected representatives are backing a motion asking Larry Murrin to stand down.