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• New Community Choir In Midlands Nursing Home

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• Defamation Law Reform Could Protect Retailers - Westmeath Solicitor

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• Offaly TD Calls for Immediate Pause on Wind Energy Projects

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• Business Owners Near River Shannon Sign Petition Rejecting Waterway Fees

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• Midlands Properties Under ARP Surge by Over 700%

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• Offaly Psychotherapist Welcomes New Online Safety Code

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• Lucky Laois Player Wins €1m in National Lottery

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• Midlands Security Expert Voices Concern Over Russian 'Shadow Fleet'

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• RSA Lacks Planning Ability For Drivers Test System - IRHA

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• Victim Of Drunken Assault In Westmeath Passes Away

  Thomas Maher is being remembered as a gentleman and a good friend.

• Wedding Bells Ringing For Offaly Rugby Star

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• Ryanair Pays Staff Bonuses For Catching Oversized Cabin Bags

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