Midlands News from Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
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Councillor Warns Of Traffic Issues Ahead Of 2027 National Ploughing Championships
Traffic has been highlighted ahead of next year's event.
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Gardaí Investigate Halloween Morning Firearm Discharge
The incident happened last Saturday morning.
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Midlands Performers Set For International Spotlight At Ploughing Championships
The Ploughing will be moving on from Screggan next year.
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Former Met Éireann Forecaster To Explore Ireland’s Weather In Laois
Joanna Donnelly will be in Portarlington this evening.
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Offaly TD Seeks Clarity Over Charity Financial Reporting Requirements
Six charities were removed from the charity register in the first half this year.
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Offaly Council Refuses Extension For Emergency Accommodation
Bridgestock Care Ltd sought to extend the temporary permission to use McGinn House.
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Midlands TD Questions RTÉ Recruitment Process For New Ger Gilroy Podcast Role
RTÉ are appearing before the Oireachtas Media Committee.
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Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Attempted Burglary In Offaly
The break-ins took place yesterday.
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Garda Watchdog Open Investigation Into Gun Holster Used By Garda Detective
Fiosrú says it will begin an independent investigation into the matter on Monday.
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Enterprise Minister "Happy To Fill In" For Patrick O'Donovan
Peter Burke will oversee the Minister's duties of Culture, Communications and Sport.
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Moving National Ploughing Championships To Require Major Preparations
The next event will be held in Rathangan.
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Westmeath Grandmother Avoids Conviction After Assaulting Garda
Mary Nevin caused a number of injuries to a Garda.
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Revenue Officers Seize Contraband Worth €210k
It follows various operations in the Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare Europort.
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Offaly Councillor Express Doubt Over Vibrant To Vacant Scheme
Independent rep John Leahy says he's unsure if councils can carry out the discounts needed under the scheme.
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Planet Youth Report Launches In Midlands
The survey was taken anonymously by students across the Midlands.
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65 Year Old Man Charged With Attempted Murder Back In Court Today
Fionnbarra Ó Tuama, of George's Hill Apartments in Dublin 7 appeared in Athlone District Court last month.