Midlands News from Monday, March 9th, 2026
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TUS Athlone Students Voice Concerns Over Rising Fuel Costs
It comes as Finance Minister Simon Harris says the government is reviewing the numbers affected by high fuel costs.
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Revenue Seize Over €94k Of Contraband In Various Operations
Seizures were made in the Midlands, Dublin, Kilkenny and Rosslare Europort.
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Over €7.4 Million Announced For Housing Adaption Grants For Midlands
The grants will improve homes for older people and disabled people in the region.
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Three Hour Commute Forced Midlands Woman To Leave Dublin Hospital Job
Deirdre Gowran worked in Crumlin Children's Hospital.
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Westmeath Fundraising Committee Seek Volunteers For 24 Hour Walk
'Relay for Life' is returning to Tyrellspass this September to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
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Snow Could Be On The Cards This Week Despite Longer Evenings
Different parts of the country woke up to snow on Friday morning.
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First Laois Finalist In National Heritage Awards
The Malt House is based in Stradbally.
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'Hocus Pocus… No More Focus' Driver Caught In Laois Hours Into Driving Ban
The driver is due to appear before the courts.
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Tolü Makay And Katelyn Cummins Into Dancing With the Stars Final
The midlands stars will be performing for victory this Sunday.
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Over €65K Funding For Midlands Agricultural Shows
The shows are taking place in summer this year.
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Westmeath TD Condemns Arson Attacks On Westmeath Churches
Churches in Castletown Geoghegan and Kilbeggan were attacked over the weekend.
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Road Hauliers Warn Of Rolling Protests Over Rising Fuel Costs
Hauliers want to see carbon tax abolished.
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Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Vandalised Westmeath Train
The incident happened on Saturday.