News
Midlands News
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Westmeath County Council Reopens Applications For Remaining Affordable Purchase Home
10 homes were originally made available.
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Midlands Communities Challenged To Walk 100km For Jack And Jill Families
The challenge will take place over the course of September.
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Laois Charity Fashion Show To Raise Funds For Special School And Meals On Wheels
The event is taking place on August 22nd.
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Local Link Plans Major Expansion Of Midlands Bus Services
Local Link is proposing more bus services to Ballinasloe to better serve Portiuncula Hospital.
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Laois First Responders Launch Defibrillator Fundraising Campaign
The 10 person team based in Portlaoise recently installed a sixth unit in the town.
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Westmeath Councillors Criticise Exclusion From Housing Minister Meeting
The councillors are seeking a meeting with the housing ministers on county priorities.
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Triple Lock Set For Fresh Dáil Debate This Autumn
Supporters of military neutrality want the existing three-step approval process to remain unchanged.
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Midlands Hotel Becomes Football Clubs Official Hotel Partner
Radisson Blu Athlone’s General Manager Fergus O’Donovan says they are delighted.
Sports
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Westmeath SFC: Corasltown Kinnegad And The Down's Set For Huge Battle
The championship action gets underway this evening.
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Athlone Town Looking To Maintain Position At Top Of Women's Premier Division
Town face Wexford this weekend.
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Laois SFC: The Heath And Park Ratheniska Secure Wins
The action continues this evening.
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Leinster Kick Off Interprovincial Series Against Munster
Leinster are aiming to get off to a winning start.
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Laois Captain Looking Forward To Final Clash With Antrim
Laois can win back to back All-Ireland titles this Sunday.
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Offaly TD Calls On CCPC To Take Action On Overpriced Tickets
Tickets for next week's sold out Manchester United v Leeds United friendly at Croke Park are being resold online for seven times their original price.
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Retired Offaly GAA Referee Holding Charity Auction
Clara's Carthage Buckley is hosting a sports memorabilia auction in aid of Dochas Offaly Cancer Support Group.
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Offaly SHC: St Rynaghs Looking To Keep Up Unbeaten Start
Arien Delaney's side have won all three of their games so far.
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Offaly Rugby Club Seeks Permission For New Stands And Floodlights
A decision is due by September 24th.
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Athlone Town Set For El Classico
The midlanders welcome Longford Town to Lissywollen tomorrow evening.
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Laois SFC: Two Games Down For Decision This Evening
Both games this evening throw in at 7:30pm.
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Joe Ward Looking To Continue Impressive Professional Record
The Westmeath boxer is returning to the ring for the first time since 2024.
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Laois Preparing For All-Ireland Meeting With Antrim
The O'Moore County are aiming to win back to back National titles.
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Liam O'Neill's Funeral To Take Place Saturday
The former GAA President died on Tuesday.
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Westmeath Motorsport Official Stewards F1 Race
Killucan's Richa Mergulhao Oxley is the first female representative from Motorsport Ireland to steward an F1 race.
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Four Big Names Confirmed For Irish Open
The tournament gets underway next month.
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Westmeath SHC: Clonkill Manager Happy To Secure Big Win
Clonkill were comprehensive winners over Delvin over the weekend.
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Laois SHC: Clough Ballacolla Secure Vital Win
The latest rounds of games saw some big results.
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Ella Cantwell Set To Compete At The R&A Boys’ And Girls’ Home Internationals
The Offaly golfer is aiming for a big week in Scotland.
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It Comes From A Place Of Love And That’s Why We Play The Game – Laois Captain Aimee Collier
Laois are aiming to win the All-Ireland Intermediate title this weekend.
Business News
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ESB Networks Recruiting Up To 100 Qualified Electricians Nationwide
Successful candidates will join a highly skilled workforce.
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Westmeath Town Is Ireland's 5th Most Affordable For Students
The average monthly living cost in Athlone is €1,400.
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Climate Change Advisory Council Call For Boost In Heat Pump Installations
Owner of Innovate Build Greener in Tyrellspass, Des Morgan says there's many factors behind installation.
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Laois Councillor Calls For Review On Land Zoning For Industrial and Enterprise Use
Councillor James Kelly believes an expression of interest process will allow the council to rezone suitable locations.
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Midlands-Based Project Highlighted For Future Workforce Planning
The REShape programme is being highlighted in a new economic impact assessment.
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€15m Investment In Laois Enterprise Park Gets Green Light
The company is purchasing Plot E for €1.8 million plus VAT.
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Lidl Disappointed After Midlands Store Plans Rejected
Planning permission was refused for a new store in Athlone.
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AI Key Skill For Successful Candidates In Midlands HR Recruitment Drive
Tullamore founded Allpro People Group is creating 30 new jobs over the next 3 years across Ireland and the Middle East.
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Planning Permission Refused For Lidl Supermarket in Midlands
Lidl Ireland were hoping to build a new store in Monksland, Athlone.
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Midlands HR Company Announces 30 New Jobs
The new roles are to be created across the wider force overtime.
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Laois Service Station Reopens After Multi-Million Euro Redevelopment
The Applegreen in Portlaoise returns with new shopping and dining options.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Laois Charity Fashion Show To Raise Funds For Special School And Meals On Wheels
The event is taking place on August 22nd.
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Tullamore Show: All You Need To Know
The 35th edition of the show takes place on Sunday.
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Explosion Set To Rock The Moon
A piece of the Space X rocket Falcon 9 is due to make impact.
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Three More Acts Added To Electric Picnic Line-Up
Amble, Van Morrison and Aaron Rowe will be performing in Laois this month.
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Laois Man Shares "Phenomenal" Experience On Electric Picnic Stage
It happened at last years festival.
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Tributes Pour In For Glen Hansard
The musician died in a crash in the early hours of this morning.
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Westmeath DJ Competes For Spot On Electric Picnic Stage
She's the only female finalist left standing.
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Laois Artist Has Work Showcased In Times Square
A mural created by Abbeyleix's Aileen Donovan was showcased alongside 40 other pieces.
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Tinie Tempah Searching For Irish Musicians To Join His EP Set
The UK rapper and singer has been announced as this year's Three City Stages ambassador.
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Photos: Forest Fest 2026
The festival was held in Emo, Laois over the weekend.
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Offaly Town Set To Come Alive With Annual Dancing At The Crossroads
The annual event takes place in Clara.
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What To Wear Masterclass Begins In Laois Today
French dressmaker and designer Valérie Mahé will be leading the course.
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Forest Fest Gets Underway In Laois Today
The festival takes place in Emo.
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Electric Picnic Launches Last Chance Tickets
The festival begins August 28th.
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HSE Urge Caution Over New Synthetic Drugs During Festival Season
Drug testing areas will be available at festivals like Electric Picnic this year.
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Féile Na Sionainne Set To Bring Music, Dance And Heritage To Life
The festival takes place this Saturday.
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Electric Picnic Announces Comedy Arena Lineup
Names like Mario Rosenstock, Reggie Watts and Rachel Galvo are all set to take the stage this year.
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Electric Picnic Releasing Last Chance Tickets Tomorrow
Customers on the mobile network Three can register for tomorrow's pre-sale at 10 am.
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Electric Picnic Reveal New 'Tropical Destination' Stage
The Laois music festival is offering a reggae and afro house stage this year.
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Unveiling Of New Sinead O'Connor Waxwork Figure Postponed
The National Wax Museum says it's due to unforeseen circumstances.