Midlands News from Friday, August 21st, 2026
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Laois Prize Bonds Player Scoops €50k In Weekly Draw
The bond was bought in 2017.
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Former Midlands Garda Sergeant Shares Thoughts On M9 Crash
Former Garda Sgt, Graham Kavanagh feels there's risks involved with chasing a car as a Garda.
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North Midlands Credit Union Rejects Merger
The proposal would have seen North Midlands merge with Roscommon Credit Union.
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Gardai Issue Appeal On 30th Anniversary Of Disappearance and Murder of Fiona Pender
Ms Pender was last seen on the morning of Friday, 23rd August 1996 in her flat on Church Street, Tullamore.
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Electric Picnic Confirms Final Line-Up Ahead Of Festival
Electric Picnic begins next week.
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Black Bull Threshing Festival Returns To Offaly This Weekend
The festival will be opened by Marty Morrissey.
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Hundreds Gather For Funeral Of Joey Carthy In Kildare
Joey Carthy was one of five teenagers killed after their car was driven the wrong way on the M9.
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Drought Aid Measures Need To Go Further - Laois IFA Chair
The Agriculture Minister has authorised small livestock farms to commence land mowing from today.
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Motorbike Run Organised For Carlow Crash Victim
Jackson Singh remains hospitalized after being struck by a stolen pickup.
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Gardaí Warn Against Drug Driving After Driver Caught At 169km/h In Laois
A motorist tested positive for the drug in a roadside test and was arrested and charged.
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Rose Of Tralee Winner Set For Grand Homecoming Tonight
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh was named Rose of Tralee on Tuesday night.
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100MW Battery Energy Storage Station Gets Planning Approval In Offaly
Offaly County Council approved the application, subject to 13 conditions.
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Midlands Heavy Goods Mechanic Encouraging Other Women To Take Up The Role
Caitlyn Maguire from Westmeath says she always wanted to work with her hands.
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Hauliers Call For Early Dail Recall To Suspend Fuel Measures
IRHA President, Rosenallis's Ger Hyland says not recalling it would be "political madness."
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Midlands Students Receive Leaving Cert Results
The wait is over for students across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
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Prayer Vigil For Midlands M9 Collision Victims Tonight
A GoFundMe has also been set up.