Midlands News from Thursday, March 19th, 2026
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Midlands Housing Commencements Continue To Rise
Just over 100 houses were started across the counties last month, in new Department of Housing figures.
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Almost 39,000 Midlands Workers Auto-Enrolled In New Government Pension Scheme
The opt-out window for the government scheme closes later this summer.
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RTB Figures Show Annual Increase Of Over 10% For New Tenancy Rates In Offaly
The Residential Tenancies Board figures also show eviction notices were up 41% at the end of 2025.
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12 One Act Plays To Be Staged By Laois Arts Collective
Page to Stage returns tomorrow showcasing 12 one act shows under the Mountmellick Arts Collective.
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No Indication Of Meningitis Outbreak In Ireland - HSE
That's despite an outbreak in the UK.
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Laois Library To Host 'Skills For Life' Event
It takes place this evening in Abbeyleix Library.
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Offaly Band To Headline Open-Air Concert
Ruaile Buaile' is sharing the stage in the Comeragh Mountains in Waterford.
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Reopening of HSE Civil Registration Office For Offaly Confirmed
The temporary closure of the Tullamore office meant no one could book or register wedding ceremonies in the county.
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Dangerous Convicted Rapist And Murderer Abused Cousin In Longford Decades Ago, Judge Says
He is currently serving a life sentence for murder.
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Hottest Day Of The Year So Far
The sunny spells and dry conditions are due to last until Saturday.
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Midlands MEP Questions Commissioner On Hormone-Contaminated Brazilian Beef
Brazilian authorities have been contacted.
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IRHA Warn of Hauliers Blockade If Fuel Price Support Pleas Ignored
President Rosenallis's Ger Hyland is making the claim after a meeting with the Transport Minister today.
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Louis Theroux 'Manosphere' Documentary Exposes Dark Behaviour -Esker House
Deirdre Berry, Head Of Services at Athlone's Esker House says it shows behaviour in domestic abuse.
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Planning Sought For Midlands Agri-Tourism Project
The planned attraction, aims to educate people.
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Niall Horan Announces New Album
The 12-track album marks his latest project since his time with One Direction.
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Gardaí Charge Two Men OVer Cross-Border Terrorism Investigation
The men were detained in Limerick and Portlaoise this morning.
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ADHD Services In Midlands Not Fit for Purpose - Laois Senator
SOLAS services are currently paused.
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Pedestrian Hopitalised Following St. Patrick's Day Crash
The man in his 60’s, was brought to hospital for treatment.
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Three Men Hospitalised Following Westmeath St. Patrick's Day Attack
The incident took place on Sean Costello Street.
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Gardaí Searching For Missing Midlands Teen
Jordan Holden was last seen on Monday.