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• Offaly Singer In Semi-Final Of Glór Tíre Tonight

  She comes from a musical family.

• Fáilte Ireland Urges Off Peak Holidays As Staycation Demand Grows

  In 2024, domestic tourism brought in €3.6 billion for the nation.

• Ireland Plans Charter Evacuations As Middle East Conflict Escalates

  The conflict has intensified in the Middle East.

• Deaf Laois Couple Face €10k Hearing Aid Bill

  They believe they are being penalised for working hard. 

• Pfizer Opens Midlands Applications For Apprenticeship Programme

  The closing date is March 17th

• Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Laois Crash

  The collision occurred shortly before 9:30am this morning.

• Bressie Adds New Dates To 2026 Irish Tour

  The Westmeath musician will be performing across the country this year.

• BnM Unveils Eight Firms For 2026 Accelerate Green Programme

  A press conference will be held in May for people to show their work.

• Westmeath County Council Urged To Buy Larger Homes For Families In Need

  Aengus O'Rourke believes overcrowded living conditions can adversely affect families.

• High Court Told Enoch Burke Transferred From Mountjoy Without Reason

  Mr Burke's family are still looking for his release.

• Westmeath Community Launches ‘Feeling Safe Survey’

  It will will address the safety concerns.

• Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers

  They're warning of very long waiting times for those who present to the ED with non - urgent conditions.

• Retired Taxi Driver Calls For Safer Roundabouts In Laois

  Portlaoise's Derek Ryan wants to see action taken by Laois County Council to avoid incidents.

• Laois County Council Continue Work On Rat Infestation

  The Council are hoping to sort out the issue in Portlaoise's Esker Hills.

• Laois Psychotherapist Criticises ESRI Report On School Absences

  Katie Richardson believes it unfairly puts the blame on families for high school absences.

• Westmeath Couple Highlights Importance Of Foster Caring

  Alfie Devine is sharing his own experience as Focus Ireland's Foster Care Week kicks off.

• LAWPRO To Host Public Meeting In Laois On Water Quality Upgrades

  The meeting will be held at the Maldron Hotel this evening.

• Revenue Officers Seize Over €8.2m Of Contraband

  The bulk of the contraband consists of nine million cigarettes estimated at around €8.1 million.

• Minister Urges Insurers To Adopt New Motor Policy Transparency Code

  Customers can view a summary of their quote or renewal and an explanation of any premium changes.

• Westmeath Man Jailed For Sexual Abuse Of Sister

  79-year-old Seán Monaghan pleaded guilty.