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  KK will face Ballinamere in the final in two weeks.

• Athlone Town Lift Women's Premier Division Title

  Town were crowned champions last weekend.

• Athlone Town Keep Promotion Hopes Alive

  Sean O'Connor's side were 2-1 winners over Cork City.

• Laois SHC: The Harps Reach First Final This Century

  They'll take on Camross in two weeks time.

• Hurling Final Places Decided Across The Midlands

  Semi-finals took place over the weekend.

• Laois Hurlers To Receive Civic Honour Following Joe McDonagh Cup Success

  Laois were crowned Joe McDonagh Champions in June.

• Laois SHC: Clough Ballacolla Looking To Reach Sixth Final In Seven Years

  The reigning champions take on The Harps this Sunday.

• €750k Grants Available For Regional Sports Projects

  Midlands projects are being encouraged to apply.

• Westmeath To Host Vhi Couch To Parkrun Roadshow This Weekend

  Olympian David Gillick and broadcaster Fionnuala Jones will be taking part.

• Two LGFA Deciders Across The Midlands This Weekend

  Two finals take place over the weekend.

• Athlone Town Get Set For Title Celebrations

  Lily Agg's side were crowned Women's Premier Division champions last weekend.

• Westmeath SHC: Castletown Geoghegan And Raharney Clash To Seal Final Place

  Castletown Geoghegan are looking to continue their hunt for three titles in a row.

• Offaly SHC: KK And St Rynagh's Renew Rivalry

  The two sides are aiming to reach the Offaly Hurling Final.

• 30 Sports Clubs Awarded €60k In SPAR Community Funding

  Three midlands clubs are part of the funding scheme.

• Midlands TD Warns Of Consequences For Irish Football If FAI Faces UEFA Sanctions

  The FAI appeared before an Oireachtas Committee yesterday.

• Buccaneers Looking To Bounce Back In AIL

  Darin Classen's side were beaten in their opening game of the season.

• Athlone Town Continue Push For First Division Play-Off Spot

  Town are in the hunt to gain promotion.

• Semi-Final Weekend In Club Hurling Championships

  Multiple teams across the midlands are aiming to reach county finals.

• Downs Manager Looking Forward To Competitive Preparation For County Final

  Dermot Power says every player in his squad is ready to fight for their place.

• Four Westmeath Fighters Flying Irish Flag At World Championships

  Three boxers from Olympic Boxing Club and one from Rochfortbridge are heading to Montenegro.