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  Councillor Mick Dollard feels making space in Mullingar for them will boost tourism.

• EPA'S Track Record On Nitrates Derogation 'Concerning' - Joe Flaherty

  The Midlands Senator is criticizing the EPA ahead of the current allowance expiring in December.

• Laois Priest Calls For Sacrament Prep Outside School

  Father Paddy Byrne agrees preparation for Confirmation and Communion should happen outside the classroom.

• Fastway Workers Support Meeting To Be Held In Laois

  The meeting will be held in the Portarlington Community Centre.

• Two Men Arrested In Laois In Cross Border Terrorism Investigation

  The men in their 40s and 30s are in Garda custody being questioned in the midlands.

• DJ Carey Case ‘Difficult’ For Supporters - Eimear Ní Bhraonáin

  The former Kilkenny hurler was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday.

• JNLR Figures Reveal Growth In Midlands 103 Listenership

  90% of adults are tuning into radio every week.

• Judge Considers Sending Enoch Burke Back To Prison After Latest Court Clash

  Mr Burke has spent 513 days in prison so far.

• Tributes Paid To Retiring Midlands Superintendent

  John Lawless provided years of service in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.

• Midlands Senator Questions Accuracy Of EPA Report On Illegal Peat Extraction

  The document identified nine cases in Offaly and eight in Westmeath.

• 42 Projects Represented At EU Just Transition Fund Showcase

  Ireland has received over €121m in funding so far.

• Meath Case Detected As Bird Flu Spread Continues

  A turkey flock in Meath has been isolated after the detection.

• Archaeological Finds Uncovered In Westmeath

  Discoveries included clay tobacco pipes and pottery.

• Laois Councillor Calls For Rightsizing Housing Policy

  Caroline Dwane Stanley says its needed for some older homeowners.

• Stronger E-Scooter Laws Needed - Carol Nolan

  Deputy Nolan feels they're becoming more of a danger in Midlands towns.

• Offaly Blogger Shares Cost Saving Christmas Gift Tips

  Offaly's Caz Mooney runs irishbudgeting.com and shares her top advice.

• Midlands Hospital Apologises Over Westmeath Woman's Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

  The case was heard in the High Court today.

• National Housing Order For Poultry Confirmed

  The Department of Agriculture say it comes into effect on Monday.

• Offaly Cathaoirleach Calls Out Sinn Fein Councillor Over Livestreaming Campaign

  John Leahy says a motion on the matter has already been passed.