Midlands News from Friday, September 11th, 2026
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Gardaí Investigating Graffiti Damage To Three Buildings In Laois
The incidents took place Wednesday morning.
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Irish Business Leaders Unite With Rory Best For 378km Charity Challenge
The walk begins tomorrow.
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Midlands MEP To Host Youth Policy Dialogue On Future Of Farming
Maria Walsh is calling for 10% of the future CAP budget to be allocated to generational renewal.
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SETU Launches Collaboration With The All Ireland Institute Of Hospice And Palliative Care
The launch comes as part of Palliative Care Week.
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Appeal Lodged Against Plans For 30 New Homes In Laois
An appeal was lodged to An Commisiun Pleanala.
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Michael O’Leary Rejects Rape Comment Criticism And Refuses To Apologise
The Ryanair CEO is under fire for comments he made yesterday.
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€100k Funding Announced To Support Students At International STEM Events
Schools may apply up to €500 per student per event, increasing to €1,000 in exceptional circumstances.
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Midlands MEP Calls For Major EU Housing Investment To Tackle Crisis
The EU will unveil its Affordable Housing Act this week.
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Patrick Bergin Hit With Tidal Wave Of Nostalgia As He Prepares Leave Offaly Castle
The Hollywood actor is selling Emmel Castle after buying it 35 years ago.
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HSE Faces €76m Overrun As Spending Oversight Removed
The HSE’s Dublin and Midlands region had its authority over spending withdrawn.
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Westmeath Author Wins Major Literary Prize
Kinnegad's Nicole Flattery is the winner of this year's Rooney Prize.
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Westmeath Man Accused Of Serious Assault Sees Case Refused District Court Juristicion
Keith Grehan will return to court in October.
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MEP Takes Aim At Meta Over Child Safety Policies
Nina Carberry wants Meta to adopt US child safety measures for Ireland and the EU.
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Cannonball 2026 Heading For Offaly Today
Cannonball has raised €2,281,871 for Irish Children’s Charities.