News
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National Ploughing Championships Launches in OffalyIt's 3 weeks to go until the big event from the 16th to the 18th of September in Screggan, Tullamore.
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Average Rent In Midlands Now Over €1,600The latest statistics come from the Daft.ie report.
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Former Defence Forces Member Says Ireland's Defence More Than Just TroopsFormer Defence Forces member, Portarlington's Cathal Berry says Ukraine has changed the debate defence.
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Recruitment Boost For Laois Garda StationPortlaoise Garda Station get four new recruits from the latest graduating class from Templemore.
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HSE Can Outsource To Meet Disability Assessment Demand - Westmeath PsychotherapistIt comes as only 5% of children in Laois/Offaly were assessed within the legal six month time frame.
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RSV Vaccines Extended To Babies From Next MonthThe immunisation has led to a 57% reduction in cases seen at emergency departments.
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Enterprise Minister Unveils €55m Fund For Business's International ExpansionThe fund was unveiled by Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke.
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College Students Warned Of 'One Time Offer' Accommodation ScamsTUS Athlone Students Union is urging students to reach out if they get scammed.
Sport
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Westmeath SFC: The Downs Lay Down Marker On St Loman'sDown's Manager Dermot Power says he wants to see more from his players.
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Ballybofey Defeat Consigns Athlone To Fourth Straight LossAthlone return to First Division duty against Cobh Ramblers on Friday.
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"We Want To Come Out And Inspire The Next Generation" - Parsons Shines Against JapanThe Ballinasloe flyer scored Ireland's third try of the contest yesterday.
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Laois Rider Scores First World Championship Points In Moto3Casey O'Gorman delivered a composed and competitive ride on just his second Moto3 outing.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Midlands Circus Performer Speaks Out On Laois St Patrick's Day ControversyBusinesses and entertainers went public over the lack of payment.
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EP 2026 Tickets On Sale This SeptemberThe festival in 2026 will take place from the 28th-30th of August.
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Half Of Victims Repaid In Alleged Electric Picnic Ticket ScamOne woman lost €360 despite knowing the accused personally.
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Head Of Electric Picnic Speaks Out Over Alleged EP Ticket FraudIt comes as Gardaí in Laois identified a young woman as the focus of their inquiries.
WIN
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🎉 The Big Weekday Giveaway on Midlands 103 🎉All this week on The Afternoon Show with Carl James, we’re giving you the chance to win amazing prizes every day with The Big Weekday Giveaway!
Tune in weekdays from 12–3pm for your chance to win prizes from:
Swarbrigg Shoes – step out in style with their latest collections
Buckley’s Fresh – handcrafted cakes and sweet treats to savour
Castle Varagh Hotel & Bar – Dinner for Two at Tom’s Steakhouse Takeover
CL Plant & Tool Hire – vouchers for tools, garden gear and more
Sleator Kia & Suzuki – €50 fuel cards and exciting new car offers
Don’t miss your chance to win — only on The Afternoon Show, weekdays from 12–3pm on Midlands 103. -
Win the ultimate bridal pamper day! 💖To celebrate the upcoming Wedding Showcase at The Heritage, Killenard on Sunday 14th September from 1–5pm, we’ve teamed up with their fabulous wedding team to give away a Pampering Elemis experience for 4 – perfect for a bride and her bridal party!
Enjoy a 30-minute Elemis treatment each, followed by full spa experience access at The Heritage Spa in beautiful Killenard, Co Laois.
🌟 To enter:
HEAD OVER TO OUR SOCIAL MEDIA!
And don’t miss the showcase itself – explore the venue, meet the team and local wedding experts, and get inspired for your perfect day. -
Win a Romantic Break for Two 💕We’re celebrating the upcoming Wedding Showcase at The Heritage, Killenard with something special just for you (or the one you love!)
Tune in to Midlands Today with Will Faulkner, weekdays 9am–12pm, for your chance to win an overnight stay, dinner, and breakfast at the luxurious Heritage Hotel & Spa in Killenard, Co Laois.
The perfect setting to pop the question… or simply unwind before the big day!
📅 Don’t forget – the Wedding Showcase takes place on Sunday 14th September, 1–5pm.
Meet the expert team and trusted local vendors who’ll help make your wedding day one of a kind. -
🎪 WIN a Family Pass to Circus Gerbola in Athlone!Catch the magic at Golden Island Shopping Centre from August 26th to 31st – with jaw-dropping acts like the Flying Trapeze, High Wire, and the death-defying Globe of Death with the Cordoba Brothers!
We're giving away not one, but TWO Family Passes all this week on The Breakfast Show – tune in from 6.30am for your chance to win 🎉
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Podcasts
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Let's Go Green with Aisling O'RourkeEpisode 142
Environmentally oriented third level courses, second hand fashion, sustainability at Electric Picnic and a greener way to source back to school supplies.
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Midlands Today with Will FaulknerWeek 35 - Monday
Vaping dangers, a deepening housing crisis, and a mother’s fight for compassion—Monday’s show exposed risks to health, homes, and humanity.
