Midlands News from Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
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Plans Lodged For New Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Westmeath
A 2,500 square metre facility at Mullingar Business and Technology Park is being proposed.
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Midlands LGBT+ Project Receives €100k In New Funding Boost
€1.8 million is being allocated for 52 projects nationally.
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Uisce Eireann Enforce Overnight Water Restrictions In Laois Village
They come into effect from 11 pm until 7 am tomorrow in Rosenallis.
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Robert Mizzell And Mike Denver To Headline Forest Fest Country Music Stage
The Kickin' Up Dust Arena is a brand new stage for the Laois music festival.
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Climatologist Optimistic About New Offaly Energy Storage Project
Climatologist John Sweeney thinks the battery powered model could be good for Ireland's energy in theory.
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Dame Judi Dench Accepts Honorary Patronage Of The Leinster Regiment Association
The role recognises and pays tribute to her father’s distinguished service during the First World War.
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Midlands Households Discard €31m Worth Of Food This Year
The country is projected to waste over €1.2 billion worth of food by the end of the year.
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Laois “STEM Stars” Initiative Brings Inclusive Science Learning To Autism Classes
Seanie Morris led the activities.
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High Temperatures Continue In Ireland Amid European Heatwave
It could hit up to 30 degrees tomorrow.
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CAO Deadline Approaching For Midlands Leaving Cert Students
The CAO portal closes next Wednesday, July 1st.
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Midlands Farmers Encouraged To Support Rural Communities In Africa
Farmers are being asked to donate one animal to support African communities.
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Midlands MEP Invites Women To Share Views On Gender Equality
Thriving Mná will take place in Galway on July 3rd.
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Midlands Parents Strongly Back Co-Educational Classrooms
The majority of households in the region prefer their children to be taught alongside both boys and girls.
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Danish Retailer NORMAL Opens In Westmeath
It's the fourth national store in the country.
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Laois Gardai Arrest Driver Speeding 186 km/h Under Influence Of Cocaine
The driver is now charged to appear before the courts. .
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Water Restored To Westmeath Homes After Burst Main Disruption
Uisce Éireann says normal supply may take longer to return in some areas.
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Laois Gardai Arrest Driver For Expired Learners Permit
The driver had also been under the influence.
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225km Charity Walk Passing Through Midlands Today
Pamex Ltd workers will pass through Westmeath.
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Midlands Arrests Made As Part Of Organised Crime Group Investigation
Three women and a man are due in court today.
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Laois TD Asks Taoiseach To Secure Investment For Food Production Facility
Willie Aird is making the call to Micheal Martin over the Leprino Foods site in Portlaoise.
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Uisce Eireann Continues Public Appeal For Public To Conserve Water
A hosepipe ban was put in place throughout last summer for Lough Owel.