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• Fianna Fail Councillor Elected Tullamore Cathaoirleach

  Shane Murray is succeeding Councillor Declan Harvey in the role.

• Outgoing Chair Of Offaly County Council Elected Birr Cathaoirleach

  Independent rep John Leahy is taking up the role in Birr.

• Midlands Showing Fast Growth In Mortgages For First Time Buyers

  It comes from analysis by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. 

• Plans For Major Laois Redevelopment Delayed

  The developer is appealing a planning condition to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

• Enterprise Minister Expresses Concern Over Ticket Website Liquidation

  Festivals claim they'll lose thousands as a result.

• Builders Behind Midlands Solar Farm Scoop Up Award For Construction Excellence

  Wills Bros Group are taking home the Judges Silver Award for their work on the Timahoe North Solar Farm.

• Laois TD Highlights Four Year Wait For Neurological Assessments

  Independent rep Brian Stanley highlighted the case of a young Portlaoise woman in the Dail.

• 40 New Jobs On The Way To Laois

  It's part of a €6m investment.

• Westmeath Psychotherapist Warns Of Gambling Addictions

  He is sharing his own experience to raise awareness.

• Katie Taylor Fight In Croke Park Sold Out  

  Thousands queued this morning for a chance to get tickets.

• Sunshine Is On The Way For The Midlands

  It comes after a wash out week of rain and wind.

• SIPTU Call For 'Full Answers' On Midlands College Closure

  SIPTU say transparency is needed around the phased closure of Carlow College.

• Westmeath Community Project Launching Strategic Plan Today

  Women's Community Projects Mullingar is launching their plan from 2026 to 2030 today.

• New Road Safety Campaign For Midlands Summer Events

  Interactive breathalysers called ‘Fline­Box’ machines will be in place.

• Former Laois-Offaly Garda Sergeant Joins Muintir Na Tíre

  Muintir na Tíre works to develop community safety solutions.

• Laois Accused Told Gardaí He Hit Deer After Fatal Collision

  The trial will resume on Friday.

• Business Leaders Meeting In Laois

  Event organisers wasnt to help businesses develop stronger relationships across the county.

• Midlands Landscaper Granted Bail In Drug Case

  He is being charged with cultivating cannabis.

• Laois Leisure Centre Calls Gardaí Over Group's "Disgraceful Behaviour"

  Laois Leisure in Portlaoise is withdrawing is offer of complimentary access to students sitting exams.