Midlands News from Thursday, October 1st, 2026
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TUI Call Off Planned Industrial Action
A backdated payment has been made by the Department of Education.
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Mother Of Three Spared Jail After 'Rampage' On Three Random Women
The incidents occurred over the space of a day in various locations in Mullingar.
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Midlands Finance Expert Encourages Young People To Tackle Budgeting
47% of 18 to 24 year olds depend on their families to help make ends meet, according to Royal London Ireland.
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Mock WRC Hearing To Address Workplace Disputes In Westmeath
The event takes place in Athlone.
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Irish Rural Link CEO Calls For Major Boost In Rural Transport And Community Investment
Irish Rural Link have set out priorities for the Budget.
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Offaly TD Calls For Consistent EU Support On Just Transition
Wopke Hoekstra is answering questions in Leinster House this week.
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Over 1,400 Electric Cars Registered Across Midlands
Laois and Offaly saw the biggest year on year increase.
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Tributes Paid For Offaly Father And Daughter At Funeral
The community of Banagher gathered to remember Mihai and Denisa Mihaela Chinez this morning.
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30 Sports Clubs Awarded €60k In SPAR Community Funding
Three midlands clubs are part of the funding scheme.
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Midlands TD Warns Of Consequences For Irish Football If FAI Faces UEFA Sanctions
The FAI appeared before an Oireachtas Committee yesterday.
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News Reporter Sent To Horn Of Africa To Cover Drought And Flooding Issues
Reporter Lynsey Dolan will travel to Somaliland this month.
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Only 44 Dog Fouling Fines Issued Nationwide Last Year
Westmeath didn't issue a dog fouling fine last year.
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Offaly Young Musician Performs With U2
Lauren Mathews performed alongside the band for their 50th anniversary celebration.
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Midlands Hospice Project Running 30% Over Budget
The project is running €12 million over budget.
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Midlands Forestry Firm’s Appeal Against 58-Home Westmeath Development Dismissed
Lacken Ventures Ltd were granted permission to construct houses in Mullingar last month.
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Report Highlights Mental Health And Overcrowding Crisis In Irish Prisons
A report revealed that 21 of the 35 human rights-based standards set out have not been met.
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Funeral Held Today For Father And Daughter Killed In Offaly Workplace Accident
The funeral mass for Mihai and Denisa Mihaela Chinez will be held at 11am.
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Westmeath Man Remembered As ‘Funny And Joyful’ After Lough Ennell Search
Kyle Geoghegan was reported missing at Lough Ennell last month.