Midlands News from Friday, June 19th, 2026
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Laois TD Says Tanaiste Should "Get Out The Cheque book" For Local Infrastructure
Brian Stanley say it's needed to aid the recent rezoning of land for residential development.
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Global Motor Neurone Awareness Day To Be Marked This Weekend
The date coincides with the summer solstice,June 21st.
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Manna Drone Delivery To Cease Flights In Ireland
The company operates in places including Moneygall.
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Midlands Contestants Starring At Miss Universe Ireland 2026 Final
Dawn and Davinia Knight alongside Victoria Lewis will be competing at the pagaent tomorrow.
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Laois Electricity Capacity Set For Boost
Two transformers are being brought into a Laois substation.
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Offaly TD Wants More Paternity Leave Supports In Place
The Dáil has heard calls for extra paternity leave for fathers.
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Westmeath Company Planning Major Expansions
Mullingar's Sugar Plum Sweetery is aiming to open 10 stores within the next three years.
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Uisce Eireann Asks People In The Midlands To Conserve Water
The semi-state body want people to use watering cans instead of hoses.
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Ryanair And Michael O'Leary Agree New 6 Year Contract
It says there's a "modest" annual salary increase.
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Midlands Set For Warm Weekend
Temperatures are set to reach 20 degrees.
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Offaly Community Arts Group Donates €10k To Esker Arts Centre
The donation comes as Esker Arts celebrates it third birthday.
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Teaching Council Rejects Enoch Burke's Bid To Remove Chair And Inquiry Panel
Mr Burke requested that the panel chair, Andy Pike, step aside.
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Australia’s Under-16s Social Media Ban ‘Making A Big Difference’ - Offaly TD
British Government could be set to introduce social media.
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Offaly County Council Income Rises By €5 Million In 2025
Income rose by 4.5%.
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Laois TD Highlights Impact Of Social Enterprises Across The Country
Willie Aird is praising those who offer employment in Social Enterprises.
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Winners Announced At 2025 Pasture Progress Awards
Wexford's Liam Rochford was named the overall winner.
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Appeal Against €1bn Westmeath Data Centre Ruled Invalid
The development is expected to create over 1,700 jobs.
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Mr Price Secures Planning Approval For Westmeath Distribution Centre Expansion
The centre is located in Athlone.
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Man Jailed For Raping Female Friend At Westmeath IPAS Centre
Mr Justice McDermott said that the defendant and the injured party had a friendship.
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Leinster Fleadh Kicks Off In Laois
There will be competitions, concerts and dances taking place.
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Westmeath Sweet Success Story Wins Big At National Enterprise Awards
Sugar Plum Sweetery is this year's National Enterprise Awards overall winner.