Midlands News from Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
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Overnight Water Restrictions Introduced In Laois Due To Low Reservoir Levels
Restrictions will be introduced from this evening.
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Midlands Minister Reveals Suicide Attempt At Launch Of New National Prevention Strategy
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran attended the launch this afternoon.
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Ireland Urged To Focus On Competitiveness And Budget During EU Presidency
Barry Cowen was addressing Senators in Leinster House.
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New E-Bike Library Set To Boost Access And Mobility In Laois
Nine different bikes will be available, including foldable and cargo models.
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Irish Blood Transfusion Service Appeals For Midlands Donors
They're calling on supports ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Offaly Tourist Attraction Vandalised A Month After Official Launch
The Banagher Shannon Bank Park has seen damage to its pods and life buoys.
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Laois Meeting Hears Debate On Future Of Ireland’s Triple Lock Defence Policy
A meeting took place in Portlaoise last night.
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Westmeath Customs Advisor Warns Business To Prep For New EU Steel Rules
Tariffs on steel outside a quota will rise up to 50%.
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Westmeath Chamber AGM This Evening
James Bourke is stepping away from his role as Westmeath Chamber of Commerce President.
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Carlow Local Enterprise Office Launches HUB GROW 2026 Programme
The programme will be delivered in Station House, Hacketstown.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day In Westmeath
Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous items.
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Award Winning Hotel Manager Joins Midlands Park Hotel
Sabine Wycisk is the new General Manager at the four-star hotel.
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Longford-Westmeath TD Backs New Autism Assessment Approach
The new model is set to come into effect for the HSE and related services in July.
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Five Midlands MEPS To Address Seanad Today
It's ahead of the EU Presidency in July.
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Burst Water Main In Laois
The repair operation is scheduled to continue until 4pm today.
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Midlands Schools Close Over "Mass Shooting" Threats
Schools across Carlow have received threatening messages.
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Midlands Senator Hits Out At Tailte Éireann
He says it needs to address a backlog of land registry applications.
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Charity Warns Online Misogyny Is Driving Abuse
It says some content is normalising hatred of women.
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Rural GAA Clubs Struggle To Survive - Offaly Councillor
A new report warns rural depopulation.
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Scorching Temperatures Hit The Midlands
A new high of a 30.5 degrees record was broken yesterday.