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• Planning Approved For New Two-Storey School In Offaly

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• Hospital Trolley Numbers Jump In Westmeath

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• Woman Dies In Offaly House Fire

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• Laois Parks Honoured With Green Flags For Community And Environmental Excellence

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• Laois Sports Hub Opens For Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled Athletes

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• Nominations Open For 2026 Offaly Business Awards

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• IFA Welcomes Sean Kelly’s Lead Role In EU CAP Environmental Report

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• Kare Honours Three Decades Of Community Employment Success

  The company has operations in Offaly, Kildare and Wicklow.

• Enterprise Minister Defends Construction Sector Numbers

  Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says there's enough workers to meet housing plan demands.

• Medication Management Failings Flagged At Disability Centre In Laois

  The Portlaoise facility met or substantially met 12 other regulations during its August inspection.

• Laois TD Questions Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme Over Site Clearance

  The IFFPG maintains that all site waste under their jurisdiction has been eliminated.

• Government’s Long Awaited Housing Strategy Criticised By Sinn Féin

  The new housing plan aims to build 300,000 homes by 2030.

• Former GAA Referee Sentenced To Six Years And Nine Months For Abuse Of Niece

  Thomas Howard pleaded guilty to a number of charges.

• Approval Delays Leave Laois Town Vulnerable With Flooding

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• Offaly Journalist Recognised As Podcast Wins News & Current Affairs Award

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