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• Midlands Minister Reveals Suicide Attempt At Launch Of New National Prevention Strategy

  Kevin 'Boxer' Moran attended the launch this afternoon.

• Ireland Urged To Focus On Competitiveness And Budget During EU Presidency

  Barry Cowen was addressing Senators in Leinster House.

• New E-Bike Library Set To Boost Access And Mobility In Laois

  Nine different bikes will be available, including foldable and cargo models.

• Midlands Schools Close Over "Mass Shooting" Threats

  Schools across Carlow have received threatening messages.

• Irish Blood Transfusion Service Appeals For Midlands Donors

  They're calling on supports ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.

• Offaly Tourist Attraction Vandalised A Month After Official Launch

  The Banagher Shannon Bank Park has seen damage to its pods and life buoys.

• Laois Meeting Hears Debate On Future Of Ireland’s Triple Lock Defence Policy

  A meeting took place in Portlaoise last night.

• Westmeath Customs Advisor Warns Business To Prep For New EU Steel Rules

  Tariffs on steel outside a quota will rise up to 50%.

• Westmeath Chamber AGM This Evening

  James Bourke is stepping away from his role as Westmeath Chamber of Commerce President.

• Longford-Westmeath TD Backs New Autism Assessment Approach

  The new model is set to come into effect for the HSE and related services in July.

• Carlow Local Enterprise Office Launches HUB GROW 2026 Programme

  The programme will be delivered in Station House, Hacketstown.

• Burst Water Main In Laois

  The repair operation is scheduled to continue until 4pm today. 

• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day In Westmeath

  Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous items.

• Award Winning Hotel Manager Joins Midlands Park Hotel

  Sabine Wycisk is the new General Manager at the four-star hotel.

• Five Midlands MEPS To Address Seanad Today

  It's ahead of the EU Presidency in July. 

• Midlands Senator Hits Out At Tailte Éireann

  He says it needs to address a backlog of land registry applications. 

• Charity Warns Online Misogyny Is Driving Abuse

  It says some content is normalising hatred of women.

• Rural GAA Clubs Struggle To Survive - Offaly Councillor

  A new report warns rural depopulation.