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Midlands News
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Laois Gardaí Searching For Missing Teenager
Ariana Jenkins was last seen in Swords Dublin yesterday.
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Revenue Officers Seize Contraband Worth €570k In Midlands, Rosslare, Dublin And Waterford
14 kilograms of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €280,500 were found in various parcels in The Midlands and Dublin.
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Stats Need To Back Up Statements Online - Midlands Social Media Lecturer On Garron Noone Controversy
The Tiktok personality deactivated his accounts for a few days following his comments on immigration.
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Offaly Mother Calls On Public To Support Daffodil Day
The Irish Cancer Society is setting a target of six million euro to raise this year.
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Westmeath Photographer Picks Up Awards For His Work
Mullingar's Noel McIntyre is also the founder of Motion Picture Media.
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Midlands Clubs Obtain Government Community Climate Engagement Funding
Birr's The Growery and Ballinahown Development Association are just a few of the successful projects.
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Westmeath Woman Launches Campaign To Ban Bloodsports In Ireland
Laura Ruth has founded the 'Stand With Foxes' campaign.
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Increase of EV'S On Midlands Roads In Past Year
CSO figures shows Laois is leading the way for EV'S.
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Chloe Koyce Story Highlights Need For Societal Shift On Women's Safety - ODVSS
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service is reacting to the influencers story this week.
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Appeal Lodged Against Plans For McDonalds In Mullingar
An Bord Pleanála appeal has been lodged against the plans to open a drive thru at Lakepoint Retail Park in Mullingar.
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Enterprise Minister Says Housing Comments 'Taken Out Of Context'
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is clearing the record on his comments responding to Central Bank projections.
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Government Needs To Take Responsibility Over Retrofitting Contradiction - Fine Gael TD
Longford Westmeath rep Michael Carrigy wants the Department of Housing to offer clear guidance.
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Bord Na Mona Recycling Insists They're Protecting Worker's Rights Ahead Of Strike Action
The waste management company plans to sell their operations to KWD Recycling.
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Offaly Councillor Wants Local Authority To Invest In Playground Safety Checks
Claire Murray wants Offaly County Council to perform safety checks on all playgrounds in the county.
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Relentless Midlands House Price Increase Continues
Daft.ie's latest report shows prices are over 13% in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
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Midlands MEP Calls On European Commission To Tackle Vulture Funds
Ciaran Mullooly believes Commission should take action on the issue.
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Cheaper Loans And Better Public Transport Needed For Teachers Based in Dublin - INTO
Tullamore's Michael Gillespie of the Teachers' Union of Ireland thinks its a better way to combat staff shortages.
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Laois Man Targets More Success At "Olympics Of Meat"
Mark Williams is returning to the global stage at the end of the month.
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Offaly Hosting Talk About Sacred Spaces And Heritage Sites
The Offaly History Centre will play host to a talk about a 111 year old controversy.
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Fire Breaks Out On Laois M7 Tollbridge
The incident happened this weekend and no injuries have been reported.
Sports
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Portlaoise Panthers Bow Out Of Super League Play-Offs
It was a successful season overall for the midlanders.
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"The Girls Stood Up" - Colin Fortune
The midlanders got back to winning ways with a comfortable victory at home to Cork City.
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Laois Footballers Finish Division Three Campaign With Defeat
A strong ending from the home side proved to be the difference.
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We Have Lots Of Things To Improve On - Dermot McCabe
The Lake County produced a spirited fightback against Roscommon last weekend.
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Panthers Make History With Play-Off Victory
The Laois club are just two wins away from promotion to the men's Super League.
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Camogie: Laois And Offaly Book League Final Places While Westmeath Drop From 1B
After a testing campaign, Westmeath succumbed to a dangerous Limerick outfit in Adare.
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Offaly Promoted To Division Two Of National Football League
It'll be the first time in 4 years the Faithful county will play in the second tier.
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Shane Lowry Finishes Tied 8th At Valspar Championship
It was a dramatic finish at the top of the leaderbored in Florida.
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National Football League Round Up
It was a mixed day for the midland counties.
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Laois Host Cavan In Ladies National League
A win would be a major boost for their promotion hopes.
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Portlaoise Panthers Set For Play-Off Weekend
The Laois club are aiming for the perfect weekend.
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Offaly Head To Ennis With Eyes On Division Two
Th Faithful know a draw against Clare will be enough.
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Laois School Lapping Every GAA Pitch In The County For Special Fundraiser
the funds raised will to the development of a new astro-turf pitch as well as Kolbe Special School.
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"It's a must win game for both teams" - Frank Browne
It's the first of two crucial games for Westmeath in the Ladies National Football League.
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Busy Weekend In The National Camogie League
Promotion and relegation still up for grabs for the midlands counties.
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Buccaneers And Tullamore Back In AIL Action
Both teams face tough away games this weekend.
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"It Was Our Time" - Marist Head Coach Sam Fogarty
The Athlone school finally got their hands on the trophy after some near misses.
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Shane Lowry Back On The Golf Course Later This Evening
He'll be looking to have an extended weekend.
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Tributes Paid To Irish Formula One Legend Eddie Jordan By Mullingar Businessman
Mr Jordan worked in Westmeath for a time.
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Athlone Town Host Cork City In Women’s Premier Division
The midlanders will be without the suspended Kellie Brennan.
Business News
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Midland Steel Announces Partnership With Largest U.S. Steel Producer
Midland steels made the agreement with the Nucor Corporation.
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Bord Na Mona Workers 'Last Resort' Is Strike Action
SIPTU is scheduled to sit down with the waste management company tomorrow.
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Westmeath Business Trades With Canada Following US Tariffs
The craft beverage company is feeling the effect of the new tariffs.
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Midlands 103 Agrees To Acquire South East Radio
A landmark announcement for local radio in the Midlands and South East.
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Westmeath Business Listed As Finalist For Sustainability Award
DPD Ireland is based in Athlone and is up for an award for Business & Finance ESG Awards.
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STEM Education Is The Hot Ticket For Career Prospects
Over 8 out of every 10 tech firms are struggling to hire.
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Midlands Community Centres Set To Receive Over €2m
It comes in the latest round of the Community Centre Investment Fund.
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Bord Na Móna Recycling Workers Not Happy With Treatment
Worked voted in favour of a strike.
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Westmeath Shopping Voucher Scheme Gets Facelift
Mullingar Chamber is launching a new voucher card for Westmeath shoppers.
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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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Stats Need To Back Up Statements Online - Midlands Social Media Lecturer On Garron Noone Controversy
The Tiktok personality deactivated his accounts for a few days following his comments on immigration.
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Community Orchestras Joining Forces In Westmeath This Weekend
Athlone Youth Orchestra and Moate Community School Orchestra are joining a Canadian High School band.
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Electric Picnic Apply To Increase Number Of People Attending
Numbers attending the festival could increase by up to 5,000 per day.
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Your Ultimate Guide To St. Patrick's Day In The Midlands
Here is your go-to list for what's taking place in the Midlands this weekend!
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TV Vet Reckons We'll Be Conversing With Animals Within 20 Years
Ballyfin man, Noel Fitzpatrick of 'The Supervet' believes new technology will bring us closer to animals.
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24 New Acts Added To Forest Fest Lineup
It's the fourth artist reveal to take place before the festival this July.
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Midlands 103 Presenter In Line For Special Award
Ann Marie Kelly is being recognised for her outstanding support for Irish music.
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024