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  Tullamore Circuit Court heard both men had failed to disclose previous claims.

• "Migrants Are Close To His Heart"

  Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Denis Nulty believes the new Pope will work for the poor.

• Nearly 200 Civil Servants Gather In Laois For Annual Conference

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• Westmeath Man Charged With Alleged Longford Arson Still Struggling With Book Of Evidence

  The accused is awaiting an audio translation of the book of evidence for the case.

• Papal Conclave Elects Pope Leo XIV

  Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the new Pope.

• Offaly TD Calls for Review Of Current Long Term Illness Scheme

  Offaly TD Carol Nolan is making the call especially in relation to adding  fibromyalgia to the list.

• Practical Help Is Key To Beating Postnatal Depression - Laois Psychotherapist

  It affects one in seven people in Ireland.

• Laois Senator Appointed To Oireachtas Committee

  Laois rep Maria McCormack will be on the Housing and Social Protection Committee.

• Laois OPW Site Holding Free Events This May For Senior Citizens

  It's part of the OPW'S Bealtaine Festival.

• Irish Farms Future Rely On EU Understanding Over Land Use - Barry Cowen

  The Midlands MEP wants the next CAP agreement to be more flexible.

• OPW Opens Heritage Sites To Senior Citizens

  OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran is calling TFI Local Link a "magnificent service".

• National Nature Association Accuses State Of Miss-Information Over Nature Restoration Law

  The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association wants the Minister of State to provide clarity on the issue.

• Small Nursing Homes Need Support To Meet HIQA Regulations - Caroline Dwane-Stanley

  Ballard House in Portlaoise closed last month due to the current regulations.

• Motorist Arrested In Longford After Testing Positive For Cocaine

  The incident took place over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

• Man Who Viciously Beat Woman In Longford Jailed For Three Years

  The incident took place last August in the Mall in Longford.

• Energy Company Planning For 52 Hectare Midlands Solar Farm

  BNRG will be running a public information event in Portarlington in the coming weeks.

• Westmeath Hosting Start-Up Summit Today

  Enterprise Minister Peter Burke will be in attendance at the Radisson Hotel in Athlone.

• Public Consultation Over Proposed Offaly Battery Storage Project Today

  SSE is hosting the meeting in Tullamore today.