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  Ballacolla's Sean Geoghegan passed away on Saturday following an accident.

• Midlands Hospice Planning Application Passed By Offaly County Council

  The local authority will adjust the county development plan for the 20 bed facility,

• Tolü Makay Joins Cast of DWTS Ireland

  The Tullamore singer is the second Midlands celeb to be added to the 2026 lineup.

• HSE Warn Flu Season Is Most Severe In Years

  They're urging as many people as possible to get the flu vaccine over the next few days.

• Laois Motorist Caught Speeding At 149 km/h

  It comes as the Gardai and RSA are asking people to be cautious on the roads over Christmas.

• Offaly Woman Opposing Removal Of Roadside Memorial Removals

  Government is advising local authorities to limit them where the speed limit is 60 km/h.

• White Christmas Possible For Midlands

  Rhode's Cathal Nolan, founder of Ireland's Weather Channel, says snow is possible during the festive period.

• Midlands Campaign Urges Church To Explain McGregor Wedding Decision

  McGregor was found liable in a civil court for sexual violence.

• Gardaí Search Suspected Westmeath Brothel

  The premises is in Athlone.

• Offaly TD Backs Taoiseach Ahead Of Fianna Fail Campaign Review

  A report on the party's failed presidential campaign is expected to be published this week.

• Westmeath Distillery Showcased At European Parliament

  It marks 50 years of EU Japan relations. 

• Mental Health Charity Launches Festive Support Groups Over Christmas

  Daily themed support groups will be held at from December 25th until January 1st.

• Midlands Man Acquitted Of Father’s Murder On Grounds Of Insanity

  A medical expert at the Central Mental Hospital will now assess Ross O’Rourke.

• I Hope My Son Has A Farm To Come Home To - IFA President

  A Europe-wide protest is taking place in Brussels this week.

• Ticket Prices Set To Rise For National Ploughing Championships

  A quarter of a million people attended this year's Ploughing Championship.

• Taoiseach Warns Of Threats To Energy And Communication Cables

  Micheál Martin is calling for stronger protections for key undersea infrastructure.

• Irish Farmers To Join EU-Wide Protest In Brussels

  The IFA President will set off from the Irish Farm Centre this morning.

• Four Men Released Without Charge After Midlands Prison Assault Arrests

  They have returned to Midlands Prison.

• Community Mourns Mary Holt As Colleagues Lead Funeral Procession In Edenderry

  Her colleagues formed a guard of honour.