Midlands News from Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
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Féile Na Sionainne Set To Bring Music, Dance And Heritage To Life
The festival takes place this Saturday.
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Offaly Church Refute "Completely Untrue" Picture On Social Media
A image is going viral alleging prayer rugs are being hung from the railings of Tullamore's Church of the Assumption
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Offaly TD Calls For Budget Boost To Offaly CAMHS Staffing
Carol Nolan wants it be made a priority in the Budget.
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Laois County Council Accepts EPA Criticism Over Environmental Enforcement
The EPA report ranked Laois as the country's third worst-performing local authority.
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Planning Permission Granted For Two New Offaly Playgrounds
The playgrounds will be built in Mucklagh and Coolderry.
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Sentencing Adjourned For Laois Healthcare Assistant Convicted Of Sexual Assault
Kadima Tshikala of Portlaoise, was found guilty on two counts after a five day trial.
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Offaly Mother Expresses Frustration On Daughter's Delayed Surgery
Tullamore's Angela Briggs has been waiting for hip surgery for her daughter Tyra for several years.
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Cabinet Approves Summer Economic Statement Ahead Of Budget 2027
An €8.5 billion budget package for 2027 is expected after Cabinet approval.
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Seven In 10 Irish Adults Fall Short Of Recommended Dairy Intake
73% do not achieve the recommended three daily servings advised by Irish dietary guidelines.
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Midlands MEP Says RTÉ Trust Still Recovering After Scandals
The state broadcaster has revealed it's annual report for 2025.
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Councillor Expresses Disappointment Over Midlands Hospice Debate
Fergus McDonnell is urging an investigation into how the final site for the facility was selected.
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Public Information Meeting To Outline River Catchment Inspections In Laois
The meeting takes place this evening.
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Drugs Seized During Garda Search In Westmeath
The discovery followed a search of a home in Athlone last Friday.
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Electric Picnic Announces Comedy Arena Lineup
Names like Mario Rosenstock, Reggie Watts and Rachel Galvo are all set to take the stage this year.
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Electric Picnic Releasing Last Chance Tickets Tomorrow
Customers on the mobile network Three can register for tomorrow's pre-sale at 10 am.
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Serious M9 Collision In Carlow Leaves One Person Airlifted To Hospital
Emergency services are understood to be dealing with a collision.
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Offaly Woman Begins Fundraising Coast To Coast Run
Tullamore's Justine Walsh is raising funds for Accessible Counselling Tullamore.