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• EP Add 11 New Acts To Lineup

  The Coronas, Inhaler and The Saw Doctors have been added.

• Families Waiting On Special Education Places Remain In The Dark - Sinn Fein

  Longford Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke says she's been waiting on answer from the Education Department.

• Midlands Leisure Centre Closes Early Due To "Anti-Social Behaviour"

  Laois Leisure in Portarlington announced the closure on their social media platforms.

• "A Centre For Global Trade" - Enterprise Minister Set To Attend Midlands Business Event

  The event will take place in the Sheraton Hotel.

• Midlands Defence Expert Warns Of Haiti Dangers

  Gena Heraty was kidnapped from an orphanage on Sunday.

• Over €300k Worth Of Contraband Seized Across Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare

  The detections were made as a result of risk profiling.

• Athlone TD's Urged To Consider Electricity Grid Updates For EV'S

  The Midlands EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy indicates Athlone won't be able to support a EV charger network in future.

• Fleadh Cheoil Bathed In South East Sunshine

  Musicians and revelers are on the way to Wexford from all parts of the country.

• Regional Roads See Most Road Deaths

  New data shows 40% of road deaths have taken place on 'R' roads this year.

• Decline In Midlands Births And Deaths

  Both rates have dropped in recent years.

• Portiuncula Maternity Alliance Hosting Public Meeting

  The group is campaigning for the re-instatement of full resources at the hospital.

• Man Arrested Over Criminal Damage Incident In Westmeath

  The incident took place at a commercial premises around 6.15 in Ballynacargy on Sunday.

• Rise In Midlands Patients Awaiting Counselling Appointments

  There is a free program offered to people over 18 with a medical card.  

• Westmeath Woman Launches Advocacy Organisation To Help Rape Survivors

  The organisation offers free, trauma-informed support.

• President Of Mullingar Chamber Secures Second Term

  He was selected for the role at the recent AGM.

• Offaly Artists Being Recruited For Ploughing Championships

  There's a grant available for travel costs. 

• State's Handling Of Westmeath IPAS Centre A "Complete Farce"

  Councillors Paul Hogan, Frankie Keena, John Dolan, and Aengus O'Rourke are currently challenging plans in the High Court.

• Signal Fault Causing Delays For Midlands Commuters

  Commuters have been met with delays on Irish Rail this morning.

• Man Dies In Offaly Crash

  It happened on the Portarlington Road outside Tullamore.

• Former Clare All Star Halfway Home On Gaza Solidarity Walk

  Tony Griffin's walk has taken him through Offaly and Laois.