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  The works began over 20 years ago on the housing estates in Portarlington.

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• Call To Protect Endangered Bird From Dogs At Westmeath Lake

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• Row Sparked Among Laois Councillors On Postponed Meetings

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• Action Needed On 'Cloning' Tusla Files - Peadar Toibin

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• Laois E-Bike Scheme Hits 50,000k Travelled

  Bolt Bikes were introduced into the county last year.

• 40 Weapons Seized In Midlands Operations

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• Midlands MEP Celebrates Confirmation Of Budapest Pride

  Maria Walsh is welcoming the news the event will go ahead despite anti-LGBTQI+ legislation in Hungary.

• Preschools Need Better Supports For Additional Needs Children - Carol Nolan

  The Independent rep for Offaly is warning operators will leave the sector without proper supports.

• Offaly TD Calls For Late-Night Rural Local Link Services

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• Emergency Services Attend Midlands Crash

  The incident involved three vehicles.

• Decision Due On Westmeath Sports Facility

  St Brigid's Hurling Club in Dalystown submitted the application.

• Laois Walks Festival Returns this Summer

  It will include forest trails, mountain hikes and heritage routes.

• Laois County Council To Host Derelict Building Grants Advice Sessions

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• LDA 'Roadblocks Must Be Identified' - Longford Westmeath TD

  The Fine Gael rep says homes need to be built quicker.

• Report Reveals Local Radio Among Most Trusted News Sources

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• Inclusion In Our Local Spaces - Laois Integration Event Taking Place Today

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• 200% Rise In CAMHS First Time Appointment Waiting List 'Unfair' - Sorca Clarke

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• Over €80,000 Granted To Midlands Literacy Projects

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