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• Laois School Community Walks Together To Achieve €100k Goal

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• Laois Prisons Running At Over 120% Capacity

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• TUS Midlands To Launch Joint Institute With Foshan University In China

  The announcement coincides with Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s State visit to China.

• Senator Calls For Tougher Penalties After Spike In Tool Thefts

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• Traffic Disruptions Expected As Farmers Set To Protest Mercosur Deal

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• Midlands Transport Firm And Director To Stand Trial Over Fatal Workplace Accident

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• Mercosur Trade Deal Approved By EU Countries

  Ireland was one of the countries which opposed the deal.

• HSE Expects Midlands Hospice Project To Proceed Despite Potential Appeals

  Planning permission was granted for the facility on Arden Lane in Tullamore.

• Westmeath Matchmaker Signals January As Best Time To Find Love

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• Anniversary Mass For Ashling Murphy Taking Place This Weekend

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• Appeals Board Hearing On Enoch Burke Dismissal Postponed After Legal Challenge

  Members of the panel will file an affidavit opposing his application.

• Offaly Town To Host Vigil For Gaza Tomorrow

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• EU Council Votes On Mercosur Today

  The deal is expected to pass at council level before a parliament vote in the coming weeks.

• Beef Quality Under Scrutiny As EU Mercosur Deal Nears Vote

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• Esker Arts Centre Receives €125k Boost For Development

  The arts centre opened in 2023.

• Government Launches €100m Push To Grow Chip Industry

  Peter Burke believes Ireland lead this sector.

• Uisce Eireann To Carry Out Works In Laois

  Uisce Eireann is carrying works on the Derry Road in Durrow.

• Offaly Sees Second Highest Flu Rate In Ireland Over Festive Period

  Laois was the least affected county with the flu.