Midlands News from Monday, August 10th, 2026
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Midlands Hospital Warns Of Increased Admissions
Staff and management at Regional Hospital Mullingar are apologising for any inconvenience caused.
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Westmeath Swimming Pool Announces Temporary Closure For Repairs
Mullingar Swimming Pool will temporarily close next Monday until Friday.
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Visual Art Exhibition ‘12’ To Feature At Electric Picnic
"12" explores addiction, recovery, and the possibility of a hopeful future.
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Midlands Live Register Figures On The Rise
11,113 people in the Midlands were on the Live Register last month.
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Lifeguard Appreciation Day Celebrated In Westmeath
The event took place on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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New Self-Guided Walking Routes Launched In Laois
The Durrow Digital Trails were recently launched.
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Westmeath Town Responsible For Over 50% Of Cash Access Reports
82 out of the 141 cash access reports so far under Central Bank's reporting system come from Moate.
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Councillor Says Questions Remain Over Failed Westmeath Accommodation Centre
Works to return the Lissywollen site in Athlone to its original state are being planned.
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Popeyes To Open Third Irish Restaurant
There is one store located in Portlaoise.
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IFA President Warns Next Three Months Vital To Secure CAP Budget
Francie Gorman feels a €2.5 billion cut to the EU budget won't be helpful to farmers.
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Woman Hospitalised With Serious Injuries After Bike And Truck Crash
A woman in her 80s was involved in a collision while cycling in Monasterevin.
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Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €176k
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
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Taoiseach Says State Working To Fill €12m Laois Plant Site
Leprino Cheese facility is currently up for sale at €12 million.
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Man Dies After Fatal Offaly Road Incident
A man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Westmeath Has Highest Midlands Crime Rate
Assaults, drugs and weapons are the most common crime types in the region.
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Kinahan Undecided On Attending Next Court Appearance In Laois
Daniel Kinahan appeared before the Special Criminal Court on Sunday.