Midlands News from Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
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Plans Submitted For Westmeath Crematorium
Westmeath County Council are expected to make a final decision on June 11th.
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Meteor Shower To Pass Over Ireland This Week
Seanie Morris from the Midlands Astronomy Club says we'll have to stay up to catch a glimpse.
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Irish Road Victims Association Call For Coroner Reforms
Mullingar's Donna Price from the association says change is needed for inquests.
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Progress Made On Delayed Redevelopment On Health Centre For Laois Town
The HSE is finally confirming plans for the Mountrath Health Centre site.
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Over €60k Awarded Across Midlands For Playground Improvements
Portlaoise, Crinkill and Mullingar are all set to get investments in local play facilities.
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Laois Retailer Retires After Five Decades in Business
AJ Flynn menswear in Portlaoise is closing its doors.
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Laois Mother Expresses Concern Over Lack of Ambulances In County
Laois mother Ciara had to wait over an hour for one to attend to her daughter.
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Court Of Appeal Reserve Judgement On Enoch Burke Case
They will judge at a later date if his suspension from Westmeath's Wilsons Hospital School was lawful.
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Laois Farming Festival Announces Celebrity Chef Speaker
The festival will open on June 22nd.
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Broadcasting Levy 'Unaffordable' for Radio Sector
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland are voicing concerns over a 39% increase in the broadcast levy.
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Midlands Detective Behind 'Bikegate' Never Given Chance To Speak Up - GRA
The GRA highlighted the story of Detective Cunnane at their conference.
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Man Accused of Causing Damage to Westmeath Garda Station Sent Forward For Trial
The cost of the damage at Athlone Garda Station in January is estimated at just under €23,000.
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Aer Lingus To Serve Sustainable Offaly Snacks
BiaSol will be available on flights from next Monday.
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Plans Lodged For 16 New Homes In Westmeath Town
A proposed 16 home development submitted for Athlone.
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Midlands Hospital Opens New Family And Dementia-Friendly Facilities
The official opening takes place at 11:30am.
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Public Invited To Have Say On €30m Hodson Bay Waterfront Plan
A meeting will be held today in Athlone.
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National Lottery Calls On Winners To Collect €500K
The tickets were sold in Dublin and Carlow.
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Laois Gardaí Arrest Driver "Fueled By Cocaine"
The motorist was also found to have no tax or insurance.