Midlands News from Friday, June 26th, 2026
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Offaly Prize Bonds Holder Wins €500k
A bond purchased in 2022 is the winner of the monthly prize.
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BNM Workshop Reunion Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow
The former staff of the Boora Workshop will reunite in Teach Lea.
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ICTU Reminds Employees Of The Right To Disconnect
The Irish Congress Of Trade Unions is reminding people to leave the office behind on holidays.
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Laois Town To Host Famine Commemoration Event
Abbeyleix is set to host one next May.
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Plans For Billion Euro Data Centre In Westmeath Face New Appeal
The State's planning body will now rule on the future of the development.
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Westmeath Councillor Advocates For More Remote Working Hubs
Labour rep for Kinnegad Denis Leonard is hoping plans for Killucan Market House are approved.
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Midlands Homelessness On The Rise
340 people in Laois, Offaly, Longford, and Westmeath are being classified as homeless.
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Hundreds Without Power In Westmeath
Over 860 premises in Mullingar are cut off at the moment.
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Westmeath Domestic Abuse Support Service Reports Rise In Cases
Esker House in Athlone say they're dealing with a rise in cases.
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Laois TD Highlights GP Gap
Brian Stanley says 74 people in the county under the Medical Card scheme have no access to GP services.
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Call Made For 'Cost Of Disability Payment' in Budget 2027
Campaigners are seeking a payment of €55 per week to cover extra costs.
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Offaly Coffee Shop Listed Among Top 100 In Europe
Conway and Co in Tullamore is ranked 69th on this year's list.
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Man To Stand Trial Over Midlands Tasering Accusation
The Longford man is remanded on bail until October 13.
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Another Report Underlines Midlands House Price Inflation
The cost of a home in the Midlands and Mid-West is up by over 7%.
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Midlands Braced For Severe Thunderstorms
Met Eireann is warning of localised flooding, hail damage, and possible power outages.