Midlands News from Monday, August 24th, 2026
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1926 Census Exhibition Coming To Midlands
The National Archives exhibit will come to Westmeath and Offaly.
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"Points Do Not Define You" - Midlands Woman Shares Education Journey
Portarlington's Cleo Knight is sharing her own journey into further education after getting 65 points in the Leaving Cert.
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Tea Trolley Pilot Launched On Dublin-Galway Rail Line
The train service runs through many destinations across the midlands.
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Funeral For Fourth M9 Victim Takes Place
Jeremy O'Brien has been laid to rest.
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Midlands Woman To Launch New Book On Cancer, Chronic Illness And Grief
Cancer, Chaos and Courage has been written by Avril Tierney.
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Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €111k
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
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Uisce Eireann To Lift Hosepipe Ban In Westmeath
However, it has been extended in Laois and Offaly until the end of September.
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Photos: Black Bull Threshing Fest 2026
Photos by John Finnerty Photography.
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Hurling For Cancer Research Fundraiser Set To Take Place Today
Midlands players such as Offaly's Brian Duignan are taking part in tonight's march.
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Free Dementia Training For Family Carers This Evening
It takes place in the Athlone Springs Hotel from 7 pm this evening.
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Electric Picnic Reveals Stage Times For This Weekend's Headliners
JADE will be the first up on the Main Stage this Friday.
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Ryanair Featured On CCPC Complaints List
Michael O'Learys' Ryanair received 238 complaints.
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Gardaí Seize Illegal E-Scooters In Offaly
Three E-scooters were seized during Garda operations.
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IFA Says Increased EU Payment Advance Will Have Little Impact On Farms
Farmers will receive 75% of their EU payments on October 16th.
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Midlands Rents Continue To Surge Amid Strong Rental Inflation
Rental prices across the country rose by 1.4% from March to June.
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Funeral For Teen Killed In M9 Crash Taking Place Today
He was among five teenage boys who died in the incident.