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• Investigation Into "Disturbing" Phone Calls Made To Female Councillors Underway

  The AILG says around 70 of its female members have been subjected to the calls.

• Midlands Hospital Warning Of Long ED Wait Times

  The HSE is asking people to consider their options in the event of non-emergency conditions.

• Westmeath Man Pleads Guilty To Assault and Theft

  50 year old Peter Flynn with two addresses in Athlone said he "was on the streets starving with hunger."

• Westmeath Gardai Issue Bank Holiday Road Safety Appeal

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• Laois Prison Undergoing Major Upgrade Ahead Of Expected Kinahan Extradition

  A new gym and library are being installed in Portlaoise.

• Birr Vintage Week Celebrating Breastfeeding Through Photo Exhibition

  "Milk and Motherhood" will be on display at the Birr Methodist Church this weekend.

• Emergency Services Tackle Laois Meadow Fire

  Homeowners in Mountmellick had to evacuate yesterday evening.