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  Just over 100 houses were started across the counties last month, in new Department of Housing figures.

• Almost 39,000 Midlands Workers Auto-Enrolled In New Government Pension Scheme

  The opt-out window for the government scheme closes later this summer.

• RTB Figures Show Annual Increase Of Over 10% For New Tenancy Rates In Offaly

  The Residential Tenancies Board figures also show eviction notices were up 41% at the end of 2025.

• 12 One Act Plays To Be Staged By Laois Arts Collective

  Page to Stage returns tomorrow showcasing 12 one act shows under the Mountmellick Arts Collective.

• No Indication Of Meningitis Outbreak In Ireland - HSE

  That's despite an outbreak in the UK.

• Laois Library To Host 'Skills For Life' Event

  It takes place this evening in Abbeyleix Library.

• Offaly Band To Headline Open-Air Concert

  Ruaile Buaile' is sharing the stage in the Comeragh Mountains in Waterford.

• Reopening of HSE Civil Registration Office For Offaly Confirmed

  The temporary closure of the Tullamore office meant no one could book or register wedding ceremonies in the county.

• Dangerous Convicted Rapist And Murderer Abused Cousin In Longford Decades Ago, Judge Says

  He is currently serving a life sentence for murder.

• Hottest Day Of The Year So Far

  The sunny spells and dry conditions are due to last until Saturday. 

• Midlands MEP Questions Commissioner On Hormone-Contaminated Brazilian Beef

  Brazilian authorities have been contacted.

• IRHA Warn of Hauliers Blockade If Fuel Price Support Pleas Ignored

  President Rosenallis's Ger Hyland is making the claim after a meeting with the Transport Minister today.

• Louis Theroux 'Manosphere' Documentary Exposes Dark Behaviour -Esker House

  Deirdre Berry, Head Of Services at Athlone's Esker House says it shows behaviour in domestic abuse.

• Planning Sought For Midlands Agri-Tourism Project

  The planned attraction, aims to educate people.

• Niall Horan Announces New Album

  The 12-track album marks his latest project since his time with One Direction. 

• Gardaí Charge Two Men OVer Cross-Border Terrorism Investigation

  The men were detained in Limerick and Portlaoise this morning. 

• Pedestrian Hopitalised Following St. Patrick's Day Crash

  The man in his 60’s, was brought to hospital for treatment.

• ADHD Services In Midlands Not Fit for Purpose - Laois Senator

  SOLAS services are currently paused.

• Three Men Hospitalised Following Westmeath St. Patrick's Day Attack

  The incident took place on Sean Costello Street.

• Gardaí Searching For Missing Midlands Teen

  Jordan Holden was last seen on Monday.