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291 projects nationwide will receive funding.
Group Water Scheme projects in the midlands will get over €1m in funding to deliver essential water and waste water infrastructure.
Offaly will recieve the highest amount amongst the midlands county's with €868,000, followed by Laois with over €502,000 and Westmeath with €198,000.
€73.9m in overall funds has been allocated for 291 projects across the country under the multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2024-2026.
Laois Shop Where Winning Lotto Ticket Was Bought Revealed
Someone in Laois has become Ireland’s latest millionaire.
Offaly Residents Left With 'No Water Consumption Notice'
A no consumption notice was issued.
Westmeath Professor Selected For UN Panel On Nuclear War
Westlodge's Dr Neil Rowan will sit on the panel which will aim to publish its findings in 2027.
Midlands MEP Urging Taoiseach To Expand National Development Plan
Ciaran Mullooly hopes the move will offset EU funding cuts.
New Warnings Over Fake Tickets
It comes ahead of events in the Midlands this Summer.
Concerns Raised Over Ballymore’s ‘Green City’ Vision for Athlone
An invitation has been extended to the group to bring further details to the council.
Decision On Westmeath Housing Development Delayed
Further information is being requested on the project.
Junior Transport Minister 'Confident' Driving Test Wait Lists Will Be Rectified
Government is being urged to remove the driver test system.
Thousands Of Children Don't Get Dental Care Until Final School Year
Just 35 HSE dentists are working in the HSE Dublin and Midlands region.
Frustration Over Lack Of Progress By State On Lissywollen Centre
The State have not yet produced draft legislation to correct a planning error for the IPAS centre.
Revenue Seize Over 40kg Of Cannabis
The seizures were made in the Midlands, Dublin, Kilkenny and Rosslare.
Robot Fun In The Sun For Laois Libraries
22 primary and 10 secondary schools have received robotics kits.
Laois Nursing Home Fails HIQA Inspection In Eight Of Nine Areas
The healthcare watchdog inspected the facility on April 8th.
Decision Delayed On Major Westmeath Housing Development
More information is being requested on 104 residential units on the Ardmore Road in Mullingar.
"Monster" Groomer Jailed For Seven Years
A 59 year old man has convicted of prolonged sexual abuse of his partner's daughters.
Public Consultation On Westmeath County Development Plan Tonight
A 'drop-in' public information session is taking place in Mullingar this evening.
Midlands MEP Welcomes U-Turn On "Most Important" Piece Of EU Legislation
Maria Walsh says she's been leading efforts to ensure anti-discrimination is an EU priority.
Construction Begins On "Significant" €5.6m Midlands Walking Trails
The border trail network across the region will cover 70km in total.
New Community Choir In Midlands Nursing Home
They're asking for a variety of volunteers.
Defamation Law Reform Could Protect Retailers - Westmeath Solicitor
The amendment bill will reach its third stage on Thursday.
