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• Half A Million Granted For Midlands Outdoor Recreation Projects

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• New Objection To Midlands Hospice Site In Offaly

  The objection comes from the Offaly Hospice Foundation.

• Developers To Address Oireachtas On Housing Challenges

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• Westmeath Residents Move Against Major Housing Development

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• Median House Prices Rise In Midlands

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• Literary Festival Kicks Off In Laois Tomorrow

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• New Entrance To Laois Shopping Centre Gets Green Light

  Planning permission was granted at the end of last month.

• Midlands Winners For Family Carer Of The Year Announced

  Three winners from each county have been crowned.

• INTO Survey Reveals Job Vacancies In Over Half Of Special Schools

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• Offaly Mother Raises Almost €2k for Down Syndrome Ireland

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• Laois TD Urges Stronger Support For Tillage Sector

  Brian Stanley is echoing concerns by the IFA that financial supports should be higher.

• Midlands Agricultural Land Prices Surge 10% In A Year

  That figure has increased by 30% since 2020.

• People Weren't Happy With The Choice - Spoil The Vote Campaign

  213,000 votes were spoiled from the presidential election.

• Cannonball Ireland Raises Over €2.2m For Children’s Charities

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• Plans Submitted To Revive Fire Damaged Café In Laois

  The Coffee Pot has been closed for over three years due a fire.

• Gardai Seek Help In Locating Hijacked Car In Midlands

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• Ryanair CEO Pleased With Jump In Profits

  Profits surged during a six month period this year.

• TDs Call To Deport Convicted Relatives In Ashling Murphy Case

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