Midlands News from Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
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Fuel Poverty Concerns Persist Despite €10 Pension Increase
The carbon tax on kerosene and natural gas will remain at €48.50 for the rest of the Government’s term.
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Special Criminal Court Hears Men Planned Pipe Bomb Attack On Galway Mosque
34 year old Darren Gorman previously pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in terrorist activity.
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TUI Calls For Long-Term Investment In Education
Schools will receive an extra €17 million in capitation grants under the Budget.
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Accountant Warns Minimum Wage Hike Could Hit Small Businesses
The minimum wage is set to rise by 79 cent.
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Midlands Sinn Fein TD Criticises Budget Announcement
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke says workers would have been better off if changes were made to USC.
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Man Charged With Murder Over Offaly House Fire
The accused appeared in Tullamore District Court today over the incident at Castleview Park in Edenderry on December 6th last year.
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"Evil" Sex Offender Pleads Guilty To Indecent Exposure Charge Involving Young Girl
A man in his 40s received a 10 year sentence at the start of this year.
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Maura Higgins Tops The Leaderboard On Dancing With The Stars US
Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas got 25 points for their waltz.
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Midlands Animal Welfare Group Issues Early Fireworks Warning
Owners are being asked to keep animals indoors when possible.
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Many Families Are Facing Severe Challenges - Enterprise Minister
Budget 2027 raised the higher-rate income tax threshold by €2,500.
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Popular Midlands Film Festival Returns Today
OFFline Film Festival returns for its 17th edition.
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Court Hears Stag Night Killer Muttered Victim "Deserved It' After Delivering Fatal Punch
Sentencing of 40 year-old Sean Munnelly of Irishtown,Athlone is set to take place on October 16th.
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Laois Hotel Named Best In Ireland
Ballyfin Demesne topped the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards list for 2026.
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Man Due In Offaly Court Over Attempted Drone Drug Drop
A man in his 30s is appearing before Tullamore District Court this morning.