Midlands News from Friday, April 17th, 2026
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Electric Picnic Announces Over 40 New Acts
The festival is in just four months' time.
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Enterprise Minister Rejects “Weak Government” Claims
It comes after Fianna Fáil ministers saying it’s not the right time to challenge the party's leadership.
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Midlands Senator Says Fianna Fáil 'Lost The People'
He says the Government failed to act effectively.
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New Padel Court Set To Open In Laois This Weekend
The official opening takes place in Mountrath tomorrow.
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This Is Not The Time For An Election - OPW Minister
Prressure is growing for an internal discussion on how the fuel protests were handled.
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Jozef Puska Appeal Delayed Over Fired Barristers
Mr Puska has fired his legal team less than a week before the appeal.
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CROÍLÁR Music & Arts Festival returns To Midlands
The festival gets underway today.
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Westmeath Man Dubbed ‘Freddie Krueger’ Sliced Friend’s Liver While Awaiting Sentence
He was on bail for a "savage" attack on his former partner.
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Gardai Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Westmeath Teen
He's been missing since 6pm on Tuesday
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Funeral For Boy With Westmeath Connections Takes Place Today
Dara O'Connor who lived in the UK had link to Streamstown.
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Living City Initiative Launches in Westmeath Town
Property owners in Athlone can apply for the scheme from today.