News
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Scheme Launched To Expand Domestic Flour Production And Boost Bakery SectorOdlums in Portarlington is the only flour mill in Ireland.
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Midlands Singer Urges Heart Health Awareness After Sudden AttackMichael English is asking people to get regular checkups.
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Midlands Record Shop Owner Hails U2’s Politically Charged New MusicSix new songs feature on the bands new EP.
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Laois Psychotherapist Describes How The Weather Affects People's MoodSeasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder that occurs at certain times of the year.
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Offaly TD Questions Cost Of New Short Term Letting RegulationsFresh regulations for the short term letting sector are due to take effect on May 20th.
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Planning Application Lodged For New Coffee Shop In Laois TownA decision is due April 7th.
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Midlands MEP Calls For Easier Access To Mother And Baby Homes Redress SchemeMaria Walsh feels the scheme is inconsistent.
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OPW Minister To Meet With Eight County Councils On Flood PreventionOPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran will brainstorm interim measures to combat flooding.
Sport
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NHL: Galway Next In Line For Offaly In Division 1ABoth sides are searching for their first wins of the season.
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Offaly Hurling Legend To Feature On Laochra Gael This EveningPadraig Horan won two All Ireland titles with the Faithful.
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Midlands Boxers Named In Irish Squad For Strandja Memorial TournamentGrainne Walsh and Patsy Joyce will be in action in Bulgaria.
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Portlaoise Panthers Travel North To Take On Ulster University This WeekendPanthers sit 11th in the league standings.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Midlands Singer Urges Heart Health Awareness After Sudden Attack
Michael English is asking people to get regular checkups.
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Midlands Record Shop Owner Hails U2’s Politically Charged New Music
Six new songs feature on the bands new EP.
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Laois Choir To Film Music Video With Irish Folk IconFilming takes place this Saturday.
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Westmeath Scientist Receives Prestigious HonourThe TUS scientist is being honoured by the University of Strathclyde.
WIN
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🎉 WIN at the Home & Energy Expo 2026Visit the Corelogic Robotics stand on the day for your chance to win an M10 robotic lawnmower — a smart, hands-free solution for modern homes.
Entry is on the day only at the CoreLogic Robotics stand — winner selected at the event.
🗓️ Sunday, 22nd February, 11am–4pm, Tullamore
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🎉 WIN on the day at the Home & Energy Expo 2026!Be in with a chance to win the market’s fastest drying cabinet from Energy Superstore Ireland — a simple and efficient solution ideal for heavier garments like turnout gear and workwear.
✔️ Stable extendable & folding hangers
✔️ Robust construction
✔️ 6 automatic programs
Entry is on the day only, so make sure to visit the stand at the event 👌
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WIN a €100 meal Gift Card for Batoni's Restaurant in Emo!🍽Have you dinner plans next weekend? We’ve a lovely one lined up for you…
This Friday on Drivetime, you could win a €100 meal Gift Card for @batonis Restaurant in Emo! Tune in
between 3pm and 7pm for your chance to win.
Batoni’s award-winning restaurant is known for its locally sourced, seasonal produce and welcoming
atmosphere right here in Co. Laois. And don’t forget their February offer – a 3 course set menu for €36.95, available all day Thursday and Friday up to 5.30pm. -
WIN A Pair of Tickets to see Michael Bublé live at Malahide Castle on June 27thWIN Michael Bublé tickets 🎤✨
We’ve a pair of tickets to see Michael Bublé live at Malahide Castle on June 27th – with special guest Gabrielle!
Listen to Drivetime with Roy this week from 3–7pm for your chance to win on air.
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WIN a €50 gift card for Taraa Indian RestaurantWe’ve teamed up with Taraa Indian Restaurant in Kinnegad to give away a €50 gift card every day this week on The Afternoon Show!
Tune in from 12pm to 3pm, Monday to Friday, for your chance to win.
Taraa is now open on Main Street, Kinnegad — offering fine dining and takeaway, Wednesday to Sunday from 4.30 to 10.30pm.
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Podcasts
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Midlands Today with Will FaulknerWeek 7 - Thursday
From a proposed social media ban and a country star’s health scare to a repeat driving offender dodging jail — it’s all on today’s Midlands Today.
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The Best of Breakfast with Peter DunneEpisode 139
One person in the midlands used to have an ingenious side hustle, we found out what it was in “Between You, Me, and the Wall”, we had Bad Dad Gags, Fantastic Facts, you told us all about the funny signs that you’re getting a little older, we had your caffeine kick and loads more.
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