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  The incident took place around 6am this morning.

• More Rain To Come - Alan O'Reilly

  Laois, Offaly and Westmeath will be under a yellow wind warning from midday.

• Gaza Vigil To Be Held In Offaly

  Tullamore for Gaza is holding the vigil this evening at 6pm.

• Westmeath Castle Visitor Centre to Close For Nine Month Redevelopment

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• Midlands MEP Wants Irish Prioritisation Of Online Safety At EU Level

  Nina Carberry wants Ireland to use its presidency of the EU to focus on online safety for children.

• Manchán Magan Dies At 55

  The celebrated gaeilgeoir passed away after a terminal cancer diagnosis.

• SETU Researchers Recognised For World Class Work

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• We Must Learn From Past Storms - Ciaran Mulloly

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• Offaly TD Calls For Reversal Of Voluntary Return Grant For Asylum Seeker

  The policy offers money to families and individuals who agree to withdraw their applications for international protection.

• Midlands Schools Invited To Enter Our World Global Citizenship Awards

  Selected school projects will be featured at the National Finals taking place next June.

• Irish Stew Podcast Brings Global Irish Stories Home To The Midlands

  Co host John Lee has family connections in Clara.

• Westmeath Man Charged Over Double Bladed Incident

  Gardaí say the accused intended to assault his brother in Mullingar.

• Midlands Women Earning Significantly Less Than Their Dublin Counterparts

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• Laois Schools Back 'Free To Be Kids' Movement To Postpone Smartphone Use

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