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  The figure has grown since the first quarter of the year.

• Westmeath Heritage Park Awarded Funding Under Rural Tourism Fund

  Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park is among 11 projects to receive supports.

• Blooming Minds Circle Creates Community For Neurodivergent Children In Laois

  Blooming Minds Circle formed last January.

• Midlands MEP Slams EU Commission Over Lack Of Support For Farmers

  CAP reform will cut Pillar 2 funding for rural and agricultural projects.

• Housing Committee To Hold Minister Accountable Over New Plan

  ''Delivering Homes, Building Communities" plan was announced this morning.

• Laois Town Hit By Flooding

  Concerns are mounting over possible damage due to this weekend's forecast.

• Communities Invited to Apply for New Peatlands and Natura Grants

  Closing date for submission of applications is 9th January 2026

• Calls Grow To Keep Survivors Counselling Notes Confidential

  Under existing rules, a victim’s counselling notes can be introduced as evidence in sexual assault trials.

• Sinn Fein Party Member Expelled After Partner Arrested In Laois

  Her partner, a man in his 30s remains in Garda custody in Laois.

• HIQA Report Finds Midlands Care Centre Non Compliant In Several Areas

  A HIQA report says Ferbane Care Centre breached regulations over unsanctioned layout changes.

• ICSA Holding Protest Against Mercosur Trade Deal Today

  ICSA President, Westmeath's Sean McNamara is calling for more Government action.

• High Court Decision On Sending Enoch Burke To Prison Due Tuesday

  The High Court is also considering further contempt proceedings against Mr Burke and his family.

• Teen Dating Violence Awareness Seminar In Offaly Today

  Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service are hosting the event.

• Gardaí And PSNI Make Third Terrorism Related Arrest In Laois

  A man in his 30s is being held following a cross border investigation.

• Midlands Rents Surge As Property Shortage Deepens

  A shortage of rental properties is driving the increase.

• Six Week Health And Wellbeing Course For Farmers Launches In Westmeath

  The event kicks off tonight in Castletown Geoghegan.

• Buccaneers Rugby Raise Over €4.5k For Westmeath Hospice

  Two coffee mornings were held by the club.

• Laois County Council Approves 5% Rise In Commercial Rates For 2026

  It'll be the first time financial contributions will rise in seven years.

• Plans Submitted For 92 Home Development In Offaly

  A decision is due in the new year.

• €50k Available For Midlands Integration Projects

  €3.6m is the overall funds for national organisations.