Midlands News from Monday, April 20th, 2026
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Gardai Investigating Assault in Westmeath
The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday morning in Athlone.
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Offaly Landowner Prosecuted For Destruction Of Vegetation
The offence was in breach of the Wildlife Act.
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Revenue Seize Contraband Worth €156K In Various Operations
113 counterfeit items were seized with an estimated value of over €43,000.
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Former Midlands Travel Agent Speaks On Flight Cancellations
It's been reported Aer Lingus is scrapping some transatlantic and European
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Midlands To Avail Of New Trial Late Night Bus Scheme
Longford has been listed as part of the 'One At One' scheme.
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Approval Granted For Sand And Gravel Extraction In Offaly
Offaly County Council are approving the 15 year project in Croghan.
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More CAP Bargaining To Be Done - Taoiseach
Negotiations are continuing to finalise the EU's Common Agricultural Policy post 2027.
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Green Light For Major Laois Wastewater Upgrade
It will serve over 45,000 people for the next 25 years.
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Annual National Car Run Coming To Midlands This May Bank Holiday
The Bear Run 74 will pass through Tullamore and Portlaoise.
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Former Bord Na Mona Workers Hosting Reunion In Offaly
The event will be in Teach Lea on June 27th.
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Offaly TD Demands Faster Acre Scheme Payments
Deputy Carol Nolan says some farmers are waiting years for payments from the Government scheme.
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Midlands Community Rally Around Canadian Family Following Car Crash
Jenn McMillian is thanking people in Tullamore for their help after her parents were hospitalised in a serious crash in the Midlands.
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Junior Minister Reveals Family Home Threat Amid Protest Tensions
Robert Troy chose not to report the matter to the Gardaí.
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My Faith In Humanity Was Nearly Lost Following Years Of Abuse - Mary Cowen
Mary's husband Brian served as Taoiseach from 2008-2011.
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PHOTOS: The Electric Picnic Warm Up Party
It was held in Laois over the weekend.
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Concerns Raised Over Occupational Therapy Shortages In Laois And Offaly
Brian Stanley raised the issue in the Dail.
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Midlands Heritage Sites To Receive Almost €300k In Conservation Funding
€365k will be spread across six county's.
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'Beer, Steer And Go': Man Maimed Brother In 195km/h 'Missile' Westmeath Car Crash
He had been using cannabis and filming himself drinking while driving.
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Taoiseach Labels Criticism From Midlands Senator As "Positive"
Micheal Martin is standing over the government's actions during the fuel price protests.
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Over 5,400 Older People Still Waiting For Essential Home Support
In the Midlands, 370 individuals are still waiting for approved additional support hours.