Midlands News from Monday, October 19th, 2026
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The Westmeath Speech That Led To An Irish President’s Resignation Marks 50th Anniversary
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh served as Irish President from 1974-1976.
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Just Two Above The Shop Midlands Grants Approved In Four Months
Only 30 grants have been submitted across the country.
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Irish Priest Father Willie Doyle Moves Closer To Sainthood
The first stage in the potential path to canonisation was completed in Mullingar yesterday.
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Midlands Author To Publish New Book Next Week
"Place Names of Ireland: From Inishbiggle to New Twopothouse" will be launched on November 1st.
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Over 250 Homes Delivered Across The Midlands In 2025
Laois saw the highest amount of houses delivered in the midlands.
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Professor Paul Connolly Appointed Next President Of TUS
He will officially take up the position in Spring 2027.
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Westmeath Older Persons Council Calls For More Accessible Services For Older People
They recently held their AGM.
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Revenue Seize Contraband Over €276k
The biggest seizure came in 1.4 kilos of the stimulant drug, 4-mec with an estimated value of €74,000.
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Son Of Murdered Midlands Prison Officer Calls For Legal Accountablity
Brian Stack's son Austin says the next step would be to bring someone before the courts for the murder.
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Achievements Celebrated By Westmeath Older Persons Council
The Westmeath Older Persons Council has held its annual AGM.
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Man Due In Court Over Westmeath Burglary Run
A man in his 40s is due before Athlone District Court this afternoon.
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Midlands Minister Leads IDA Ireland & Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission To The States
The aim of the trip is attract companies to Ireland.
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Works Underway To Reopen Westmeath Hotel After Water Damage
The Sheraton Athlone Hotel is temporarily closed after water damage on Friday.
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Family Of Murdered Midlands Prison Officer To Receive State Apology
The family of Brian Stack is set to get an State apology on Wednesday.
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Midlands Legal Practice Client Funds Used To Fund Laois Music Festival
It comes from an ongoing Law Society of Ireland investigation.
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Taoiseach Rejects Suggestion Of 'Rolling Over' To Trade Union Demands
Government and union representatives are beginning talks on a new public sector pay deal at the WRC today.
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AILG Pitch National Emergency Planning Recommendations
The Assosciation of Irish Local Government has proposed a number of measures to the Oireachtas Defence Committee
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Westmeath Older Persons Council Holds AGM
The annual event took place at the Bloomfield House Hotel.