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• Free Admission For U18's To OPW Heritage Sites

  Midlands sites are part of the initiative.

• Sinn Féin Mental Health Spokesperson Urging For Early Intervention Funding

  The Longford Westmeath TD wants to see the change ahead of Budget 2026. 

• The Moon Is Drifting Away From The Earth

  A new study shows we may get a extra hour in the day, in years to come.

• Children Need To Toughen Up - Roscommon Galway TD

  It comes after talks of the length of the summer holidays.

• Enoch Burke Wins Appeal Over Makeup Of Panel Due To Hear Dismissal

  The Court of Appeal has ruled he should not have to face a disciplinary appeal panel while the head of a teaching union remains on it.

• Free Cycling Themed Event In Westmeath This Weekend

  'Changing Gears' aims to promote fitness for all experience levels of cyclists.

• Offaly TD Urges Minister To Provide Funding Following Business Closure

  Homefix in Offaly is ceasing operations.

• Laois Man Raising Money To Represent Ireland At World Powerlifting Championships

  Mark Murphy from Ballynan is raising funds for his Worlds journey.

• Injuries Resolution Board To Be Strengthened In New Government Plan

  Junior Finance Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Robert Troy says it's to steer people away from litigation.

• IFA Launches Farmer Health Checks Programme

  The IFA and Croí Heart & Stroke Charity will carry out free checks over the next 3 months.

• Midlands Projects Shortlisted For National Planning Awards

  Projects across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath have made the shortlist of 55 nominees.

• Outdated Electricity Infrastructure Is Costing Ireland Investment - Barry Cowen

  The Midlands MEP says scrapped plans for a Amazon manufacturing facility in Dublin will cost the State jobs.

• Ploughing Championship Refutes Judges Assault Claims

  A judge has made repeated comments on assaults at the event.

• Ecology And History Celebrated On International Bog Day

  Tóchar Midlands Wetlands Restoration Project wants people to head to their local bog this weekend.

• Third Stage In Westmeath Greenway Consultation Closes Today

  Members of the public have until 4 today to submit opinions on the Kilbeggan to Mullingar Greenway.

• Child Safety Wristband Initiative Back for Ploughing 2025

  It helps to provide peace of mind for parents if a child is separated from their group.

• Southeast Of The Country Joins Westmeath in Hosepipe Ban

  It follows a similar ban already in effect by Uisce Eireann in Mullingar.

• Return Of Laois Tea Room Celebrated By Original Owners

  Quinn's Tea Rooms is being re-opened as Quinn's Café today.

• EU Inspection Identifies Safety Issues In Midlands Prisons

  The Irish Penal Reform Trust says its not surprising. 

• Mother After Dark Returns to Electric Picnic 2025

  There will be performances all weekend from 11pm to 4am.