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• ICSA Holding Protest Against Mercosur Trade Deal Today

  ICSA President, Westmeath's Sean McNamara is calling for more Government action.

• High Court Decision On Sending Enoch Burke To Prison Due Tuesday

  The High Court is also considering further contempt proceedings against Mr Burke and his family.

• Teen Dating Violence Awareness Seminar In Offaly Today

  Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service are hosting the event.

• Gardaí And PSNI Make Third Terrorism Related Arrest In Laois

  A man in his 30s is being held following a cross border investigation.

• Midlands Rents Surge As Property Shortage Deepens

  A shortage of rental properties is driving the increase.

• Six Week Health And Wellbeing Course For Farmers Launches In Westmeath

  The event kicks off tonight in Castletown Geoghegan.

• Buccaneers Rugby Raise Over €4.5k For Westmeath Hospice

  Two coffee mornings were held by the club.

• Laois County Council Approves 5% Rise In Commercial Rates For 2026

  It'll be the first time financial contributions will rise in seven years.

• Plans Submitted For 92 Home Development In Offaly

  A decision is due in the new year.

• €50k Available For Midlands Integration Projects

  €3.6m is the overall funds for national organisations.

• Midlands Waterfront Consultation Nears Deadline

  A survey regarding the project closes runs until Friday.

• Woman Found Guilty Over Double Murder

  Ruth Lawrence is facing a life sentence later this month.

• Frustration Grows Over Delays To New School Building In Offaly

  A financial assessment for a new Ard Scoil Chiarain Naofa building in Clara continues.

• Calls For Garda Action Plan On Hate Crime And Online Extremism

  The Coalition Against Hate Crime is seeking answers from the Garda Commissioner.

• Former Justice Minister Pays Tribute to Laois Garda Sergeant

  Charlie Flanagan says Jim Cannon put his life on the line to protect Mr Flanagan's family.

• Revenue Seize Contrabrand Worth €693k

  Six weapons including smoke flares were also seized.

• Laois Woman Part Of Launch For Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign

  Borris In Ossory's Samantha Vaughan is part of today's national White Ribbon for Lung Cancer launch.

• Major Westmeath Housing Development Gets Green Light

  Over 100 homes are coming to Mullingar.

• Midlands Renters Facing Soaring Costs

  Rents are up over 10% across the region in the last year.

• Multi-Vehicle Crash In Offaly

  The incident occurred at around 5pm this evening.