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• Gardaí Charge Two Men OVer Cross-Border Terrorism Investigation

  The men were detained in Limerick and Portlaoise this morning. 

• Pedestrian Hopitalised Following St. Patrick's Day Crash

  The man in his 60’s, was brought to hospital for treatment.

• ADHD Services In Midlands Not Fit for Purpose - Laois Senator

  SOLAS services are currently paused.

• Three Men Hospitalised Following Westmeath St. Patrick's Day Attack

  The incident took place on Sean Costello Street.

• Gardaí Searching For Missing Midlands Teen

  Jordan Holden was last seen on Monday.

• Laois Man Highlights Irish Cancer Society's Transport Service

  It's ahead of their Daffodil Day Fundraising campaign this Friday.

• Westmeath School Team Aiming To Fly Irish Flag In STEM Racing

  'Eire Dynamics' from Athlone's Our Lady's Bower is looking to win the national championship.

• Down Syndrome Centre Midlands To Mark 10th Anniversary

  They're holding an event this Saturday in Portlaoise.

• Former Laois Post Office Gets Green Light To Convert To Café

  Developers plan to extend the space.

• Water Safety Laois Recruiting Volunteers

  The branch carries out local lifesaving classes.

• Midlands Teen Caught Driving on M7

  Gardaí stopped the vehicle heading toward Dublin for having no tax or insurance.

• Planning Sought For Redevelopment Of Offaly Pub

  Plans include demolishing existing structures at Maunsells in Tullamore.

• Midlands Sees Surge In House Prices

  The prices rose by 15.9%.

• Westmeath Lake Drives Surge In Murmuration Tourism

  Photographer James Crombie photographs the starling flocks at Lough Ennell.

• Man Jailed For Role In Midlands Cannabis Grow Operation

  Gardaí discovered €725,000 worth of cannabis.

• Midlands Farmers Warn Of Potential Food Rise Costs Due To Strait Closure

  Chair of Laois IFA, Henry Burns says it could potentially happen if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

• Enterprise Minister Announces European Arbitration Centre

  Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke announced the new Dublin centre yesterday.

• High Court Rules Enoch Burke's Transfer To Castlerea Lawful

  His application claiming his move was unlawful has been dismissed.

• Disqualified Driver Caught For DUI In Laois

  A roadside drug test returned positive for cannabis and cocaine. 

• Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar: All Ireland Champions

  The Westmeath school secured their first Hogan Cup victory after a thrilling final.