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Midlands News
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Planning For Housing Development In Westmeath Granted by An Bord Pleanála
The bosy has overturned a refusal from Westmeath County Council.
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New Photography Book Focusing On Westmeath Lake Released
The project has been four years in the making.
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Offaly Candidate Calls For Less Red Tape Around Planning Permission
He is running as an Independent candidate.
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Westmeath Nursing Home Found To Be "Well Managed" During Inspection
The facility was found to be compliant in the majority of areas examined.
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Large Corporations "Stealing" From Irish People - Laois Election Candidate
He is one of the youngest candidates running in the general election.
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New Survey Shows Younger Men Are More Likely To Be "Traditionalist"
A domestic abuse centre worker says social media is the primary educational source for men on relationships.
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Westmeath Councillors Announce IPAS Battle Go Fund Me Page
The latest turn in a long running saga sees the public representatives asking the public for help.
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We Shouldn't Over Rely On Multinationals Says Laois Recruitment Expert
CSO figures show employment in Ireland is at a record high.
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Midlands Under Low Temperature Warning Until Tomorrow Afternoon
The nationwide alert is being extended.
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Farmers Are Not Being Heard - Longford-Westmeath General Election Candidate
He is also campaigning on the asylum seeker site in Lissywollen.
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Irish Farmers Welcome Changes To EU Deforestation Regulations
It will see many farmers across the country having less rep tape to cut through.
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Midlands Influencer Joining "I'm A Celebrity" Tonight
She was announced as a contestant earlier this month.
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Midlands Taxi Numbers Down Almost 16%
The Taxis for Ireland Coalition wants recognition for the industry.
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Online Voting Could Enfranchise People Living With A Disability - Laois IWA
The services coordinator for the association in Laois believes online voting would be a positive move.
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Healthcare Workers Set To Protest Outside Westmeath Hospital Over Staffing Issues
The demonstration will take place around lunchtime today.
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Specific Diets Can Be Managed Properly By Someone Familiar With Them Says An Offaly Nutritionist
Diets are becoming more popular.
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Median Cost Of Midlands Home Around €260k
Westmeath has the highest median price in the region.
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Laois General Election Candidate Calls for Indoor Sports Complex In County
Pauline Flanagan is running in this election as an independent candidate.
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Midlands To Face Two Weather Warnings Tonight
The entire country is under a low temperature alert.
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Ireland Reaches Highest Rate Of People Working In 25 Years
2 in 3 people aged over 15 have a job.
Sports
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Panthers Hunting For Third Super League Win
The Portlaoise outfit are looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss last time out.
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Tommy Fitzgerald Announced As New Laois Hurling Manager
It's expected he'll be ratified officially on Monday.
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Offaly's Izuchukwu In Line For Senior International Debut
The former Tullamore RFC man is expected to be named in Andy Farrell's matchday squad.
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Kilcormac Braced For "Top Class" Castletown Geoghegan
Shane Hand looks forward to the meeting of the champions of Westmeath and Offaly.
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"One Of The Greatest Footballers To Play The Game" - Nigel Dunne Pays Tribute To Brian Fenton
The Offaly footballer reflects on Brian Fenton's retirement from inter-county football.
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Two Midlands Clubs Appear On The Podium In Senior Cross Country Championships
The event too place in Fermanagh last weekend.
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Ireland Have A Lot To Work On Following Narrow Victory - Henshaw
Ireland played Argentina in Dublin on Friday.
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We're Coming Right Just On Time - Paddy Dowdall
The St Loman's manager has watched his side romp to two clear wins in the Leinster championship.
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Westmeath And Offaly Fighters Win National Boxing Crowns
Brian Kennedy and Jason Nevin are returning to the midlands as national champions.
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Hand "Thrilled" With KK's Leinster Win
The Offaly champions ran five point winners over St Mullin's of Carlow.
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St Brigid's Crowned Leinster Champions In Tullamore
The Laois club held on under intense pressure from Naas on Sunday.
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Clara's Shane Lowry Bags Third Place Finish At DP World Tour Championship
Rory McIlroy took the Race To Dubai title for a record sixth time.
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Castletown Geoghegan Success Down To Years Of Hard Work - Alan Mangan
Mangan's side caused shockwaves across Leinster after knocking out Kilkenny champions Thomastown.
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Westmeath Club Deliver Plans On New Pitches
A decision on the plans will be made early in the new year.
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Gleeson Steps Down As Laois Manager Following Cancer Diagnosis
The former Antrim boss recently received the news after breaking his arm in an accident.
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Women's Super League: Panthers Welcome Killester To St Mary's Hall
Tip-off on Saturday is at 7pm.
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Loman's Gear Up For Rescheduled Leinster Quarter Final
The match was postponed on Tuesday due to fog in Mullingar.
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AIL Action Continues For Buccs & Tullamore
Both matches kick off at 2:30pm on Saturday.
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'Monumental Task' - Castletown Geoghegan Manager On Thomastown
Throw-in at TEG Cusack Park on Sunday is at 1:30pm.
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Strong Second Round Of 67 For Lowry In Dubai
The Clara man is 6 under par heading into round three.
Business News
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50 New Jobs Coming To Laois
The facility, which is worth €8m, has just opened in the county.
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Offaly Distillery Wins Recognition At Chairman Awards
The United States and Poland are Ireland's two biggest export markets for whiskey.
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Midlands Crafters Taking Part In Popular Fair
The event is being held in Cork over the next two weekends.
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American Fast Food Chain To Make Its Way To Ireland From Next Year
It's expected around 300 new jobs will be created.
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More Than 1,000 Offaly Properties Set To Receive High-Speed Broadband
It's as part of the Government's National Broadband Plan.
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Power Up SME Fund Extends Deadline For Applications
Seventy five per cent of businesses that can apply have already registered.
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Decision On New Director Of Fashion Retailer "Rushed" Claims Frasers Group
The former Debenhams boss has been appointed as the new chief of Boohoo.
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Rights for Offaly Battery Storage Project Bought By SSE
Thornberry Battery Energy Storage System began development in 2018.
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Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards Winners Revealed
The awards featured a range of categories, including Best Newcomer, Customer Service Excellence and Best Restaurant Manager.
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Tesco Create 75 Temporary Jobs in Midlands For Festive Season
It's part of over 1,000 temporary jobs created by Tesco for Christmas
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Furniture Shop Proudly Celebrates 55th Anniversary Today
The Portaoise outlet has been open since 1969.
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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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New Photography Book Focusing On Westmeath Lake Released
The project has been four years in the making.
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Midlands Influencer Joining "I'm A Celebrity" Tonight
She was announced as a contestant earlier this month.
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Specific Diets Can Be Managed Properly By Someone Familiar With Them Says An Offaly Nutritionist
Diets are becoming more popular.
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Westmeath Christmas Calendar Reveals Artwork For The New Year
The calendar will feature paintings of places across the midlands.
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Young Westmeath Singer Dreams Of Late Late Toy Show
He already has a song topping the iTunes Charts.
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Climate Action Groups To Host Event On Sustainable Food In Westmeath
The event will feature guest speakers.
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Lady Gaga Joins Jenna Ortega In Ireland
The Pop Star is filming in Ireland at the minute.
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Dragons Den Star Sarah Newman Marries Baron Of Offaly
The two tied the knot in a lavish ceremony on Friday.
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Westmeath Man Awarded For Saving A Child From A Burning Building
He pulled the child from an upstairs window.
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Paul Mescal 'Incredibly Proud' Of Glatiator II At Irish Premiere
The Kildare Man stars in the latest Blockbuster Film.
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Midlands 103 Remains Region's Most Listened To Station
The latest figures also show more than 3 million Irish adults listen to radio everyday.
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Artist Residency Scheme Coming To The Midlands
This is in partnership with Music Generation.
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Midlands Woman Most Profitable Influencer On 'I'm A Celebrity'
The influencer industry is a space for people to profit from social media.
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Maura Higgins is Entering The 'I'm A Celeb' Jungle
Joining Maura in the jungle is former Irish professional boxer turned boxing promoter Barry McGuigan.
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Over 160 Businesses Attending The Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards
Titles up for grabs include Restaurant of the Year and Best Destination Hotel.
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Anna May McHugh Is Awarded Honorary Doctorate
It was awarded for her significant contribution to the advancement of the Agriculture industry.
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Midlands Discovery Park To Host Memorial Walk This Weekend
It's a chance to remember loved ones who have passed on.
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Social Media Lecturer "Not Surprised" Midlands Influencer Was Overwhelmed By Fame
She rose to stardom from her time on Love Island.
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Westmeath Village Crowned As Ireland's Tidiest Village
The town is the county winner for the second year in a row.
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024