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• Man Who Killed Dad In Laois Hotel To Remain In Central Mental Hospital

  Henry McGowan was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of his father in Ballyfin Demesne.

• Midlands Commercial Vacancy Rates Record Slight Drop

  The Geodirectory Commercial Buildings report for Q4 2025 shows Offaly had the highest vacancy rate at 15.3%.

• Laois/Offaly Garda Youth Awards Deadline Extended

  This years awards is taking place in Portlaoise on March 25th.

• Niall Horan Confirms Fourth Album

  Niall has been posting teasers of new music on social media.

• Laois Councillor Seeks Proper Regulation On Drones

  Fine Gael's Paddy Buggy feels there should be clearer rules on drones.

• IFA Staging More Bord Bia Protests This Weekend

  The Irish Farmers Association will protest outside the Agriculture Minister's office in Kildare on Saturday.

• Westmeath Councillor Calls For More Public Artwork

  Councillor Mick Dollard feels more pieces could show off the history of Mullingar.

• Enterprise Minister Calls For ‘Calm And Collective’ Response To US Tariffs

  There is uncertainty following President Trump's tariffs.

• New Survey Reveals Half Of People Think About Their Funeral

  RIP.ie research also shows 45% of people think the perfect eulogy length is between six to ten minutes.

• Longford-Westmeath TD Backs Insurance Reforms Despite Motor Premium Rise

  Fianna Fáil's Robert Troy insists they're working despite a rise over the last year.

• Heritage Council Launches Community Grant Scheme

  Grants of between €800 to €25,000 are available under the scheme.

• New Midlands Seed Library To Open Next Month

  This initiative aims to empower people to participate in sustainable gardening.

• Contracts Signed For Redevelopment Midlands Courthouse

  It will be turned into a Community and Digital Enterprise Hub.

• ‘String And Hope’ Transit Van Seized In Laois

  The driver was found to have an active bench warrant and was arrested at the scene.

• Westmeath Hotelier Elected 41st President Of Irish Hotels Federation

  Matt O'Connor has been with the Mullingar Park Hotel for 23 years.

• Offaly's Oldest Man Taking Centre Stage For St Patrick’s Day

  Paddy Claffey is also Ireland's oldest man.

• Search Operation In Murder Probes Ends

  The search, carried out near the Wicklow / Kildare border.

• Oireachtas Infrastructure Chair Questions ESRI On Pension Pressures

  The working age share will fall from 64% to 59% over the next twenty years.

• Further Five Reviews Into Portiuncula Maternity Care Due In March

  It will bring the total number of investigations to 12 by the end of March.

• Offaly Town Project Enters Next Phase

  The Rectory Fields project in Birr is moving to pre-planning consultations.