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• Prison Dispute Linked To Fatal Arson Attack In Offaly

  A Garda Investigation is ongoing.

• BnM Opens New Funding Round For Offaly Community Benefit Fund

  A panel of local community members will review all applications.

• Orange Wind Alerts Issued As Storm Bram Approaches

  11 counties are expected to be affected by the storm.

• Irish Hauliers Threaten Protests Over Toll Discount Dispute

  Meetings with the government are scheduled for Wednesday.

• Former Irish Soccer Legend Backs Offaly Community After Arson Attack

  A walk will be hosted by Derry Rovers on Wednesday.

• Tributes Paid To Former Fine Gael Midlands Politician

  Paddy Cooney passed away on Saturday and had a decades-long political career.

• Midlands 103 Launches Joint Christmas Appeal With Simon Community

  The joint Christmas fundraiser runs until midnight on Christmas Eve.

• Offaly Arson Attack Is An Attack On Society Itself - Taoiseach

  Saturday night’s fire claimed the lives of two individuals.

• Woman Facing Life In Prison After Double Midlands Murder

  Ruth Lawrence received two life sentences in court today.

• Housing Committee Chair Flags Cost Concerns Over Apartment Fire Safety Scheme

  In 2023, the Housing Agency established the Interim Remediation Scheme.

• Justice Minister Wants People To Come Forward Over Offaly Arson Attack

  Two people have lost their lives after Saturday night's fire.

• New Report Warns Of “Poor Liquidity” As Ireland’s Housing Market Stalls

  Less than 50% of mortgaged homeowners relocated last year.

• Laois TD Renews Calls For Updated Wind Farm Guidelines

  It follows the refusal of Seskin Renewable Energy's application for an eight turbine windfarm.

• Midlands Man Laid To Rest Today

  21 year old Paul Fitzpatrick passed away last week.

• Anti-Racism Funding Granted For Offaly And Westmeath Groups

  ODVSS and the International Disapora Forum will get funding for their services.

• Gardaí Begin Murder Investigation After Child And Woman Dies In Offaly House Fire

  Investigators believe the fire was caused deliberately.

• Ashling Murphy Murder "Wrongly Accused" Granted Bail Over Theft Charge

  Radu Floricel’s solicitor has been outlining his struggles with mental health since 2022.

• Young Boy And Woman Killed In Offaly House Fire

  The incident took place shortly before 8pm on Saturday night.

• Laois Makeup Artist Warns Of Expired Suncream Dangers

  6 in 10 people are willing to ignore the "open jar" symbol on packaging in new findings by the HPRA.

• Lynx and Wolves In Ireland Pose Minimal Threat - Offaly Biodiversity

  A new study shows only 32% of 10 to 11 year olds want lynx back in Irish habitats.