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• Laois County Council Refuses Planning Permission For Solar Farm

  Permission was refused on December 30th.

• The True Origins Of Nollaig na mBan In Ireland

  Nollaig na mBan is being celebrated today.

• Offaly Shop Owner Warned Of An Post Machine Breakdown Ahead Of Fibre Switchover

  Older residents from across the county are now travelling to Tullamore to receive their payments.

• Home Care Provider Announces New Caregiving Roles Across Midlands

  Applications are now open for the roles at Dovida.

• Midlands Rep Calls Out ‘Unnacceptable’ Grant Rules Leaving Elderly Woman In Cold

  A woman living in Portlaoise has been unable to replace her gas boiler since 2024.

• Second Midlands Hospital Urges Patients To Consider Other Treatment Options

  Mullingar is joining Tullamore in warning very long ED wait times for non urgent cases.

• Enoch Burke To Take Legal Action Against Appeals Panel

  Mr Burke is being granted permission to apply for an injunction against the Disciplinary Appeals Board.

• Calls For Garda Investigation After Recovery Of Dead Horse In Westmeath

  The carcass had been in the Garrycastle area of Athlone for five days.

• Gardaí Appeal For Information After €6k Power Tool Theft In Laois

  The incident occurred on December 30th.

• Venezuelan Man In Laois Welcomes End Of Maduro Regime

  Nicolas Maduro faced a court appearance in New York on Sunday.

• Enoch Burke Considering Legal Challenge Against Disciplinary Appeal Panel

  Mr Burke will be brought to the High Court today to possibly lodge an action against the panel.

• Offaly Hospital Opens Additional Beds

  The Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore is still advising non urgent cases to consider other options.

• Status Yellow Weather Warnings Remain In Place For Midlands

  Warnings are set to expire at 9 o'clock this morning

• Planning Permission For Midlands Hospice Approved

  Construction will start this year.

• "I'll Be Back" - Laois Gardaí Arrest Same Driver For Drug Driving Again

  The motorist was caught speeding under the influence on New Year's Eve.

• Multi-Vehicle Crash In Offaly

  The incident took place just before 4pm this afternoon.

• 24/7 Telecare Being Delivered Across The Midlands

  TASK delivers fully managed telecare services that promote safety and independent living at home.

• Offaly Councillor Calls On An Post To “Get With the Times” After Service Halt

  The body machines at Dooley’s Spar in Blueball unexpectedly shut down during Christmas week.

• Enterprise Minister Targets Tourism Growth In The Midlands

  Peter Burke is promising more work for the tourism industry in 2026.

• Revenue Seizes Over €139k Of Contraband

  The seizures include suspected cannabis with a street value of €54k.