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Inquest Hears Cause Of Death Of Offaly Farmer Can't Be Determined Due To Embalming
Joe Grogan of Screggan in Tullamore died at home on April 15,2023.
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Over €30,000 Allocated To Over 80 Sports Clubs Across Westmeath
The grants will help clubs boost engagement, upskill staff and buy new sports equipment.
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Gardai Seize Car In Laois With No Gear Stick
Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle on Wednesday.
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Numbers of Ukrainians Arriving In Westmeath Slows In Past Year
Westmeath is seeing a decrease while Laois and Offaly are seeing an increase.
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Westmeath Band Announce Tour Dates
They're touring the UK and Europe.
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Laois TD Wants Lambing Season Legislation
Willie Aird believes stronger laws should be introduced.
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Laois County Council To Pay €40k To Solve Rat Infestation
The area affected is between housing estates in Portlaoise.
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Rise In Drink Driving In Midlands
The latest CSO figures show the results.
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Westmeath Drive-Thru Gets Green Light
A new 24/7 McDonald's Drive-Thru is planned.
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Laois Man Who Died In Workplace Accident To Be Laid To Rest Monday
John Maher passed away while working on a building site in Wicklow.
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Uncertainty On Incoming US Pharma Tariffs A 'Killer'
Elis Cleanroom in Birr says there's a knock-on effect from uncertainty around tariffs.
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EU Commission President Should Resign If No Air Traffic Reform Passed - Ryanair
Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary says it should happen if no reform happens after air traffic control strikes across the EU.
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Permission Granted But Where's The Progress? - Brian Stanley
The Independent TD in Laois is concerned new special needs classrooms won't be delivered on time.
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Midlands Weekend Festival Guide
Your ultimate guide to events happening in the Midlands this weekend.
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"A Gentleman" - Tributes Paid To Laois Man Killed In Workplace Accident
John Maher lost his life working on a building site in Rathdrum on Wednesday.
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Westmeath Customers Facing Water Supply Disruption
The works are scheduled to being in the middle of July.
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Fifteen Private Clinics Operating In Public Hospitals In Laois And Westmeath
Ten of these clinics are in Mullingar, and five in Portlaoise.
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Inquest Hears Ventilating Laois Baby In First 11 Minutes After Delivery Not A Factor In His Death
Aaron Cullen died five days later on May 9, 2016 a after being born in an unresponsive state.
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Carers Push To Be Heard In Next Budget
The call comes from various carers for what they want to see in October's Budget.
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New Late Night Cafe Scheme Set To Launch In Laois
It aims to diversify nightlife and boost local economy in Portlaoise.
Sports
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Alex Dunne Finishes Second In British F2 Qualifying
The feature race begins at 11am on Sunday.
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Big Opportunity For New Irish Rugby Talent
Ireland face Georgia this weekend in Tbilisi.
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Laois Man Living The Dream On Lions Tour
Shane Whelan is with the Lions squad in Australia.
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Nick Giannotti Takes Over As New Owner Of Athlone Town Football Club
The American takes over from the Valeo Futbol Partnership.
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Westmeath Athlete Selected For European Para Youth Games
The games begin on July 21st.
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Offaly Ladies Face Wicklow In Relegation Final
Defeat for either side will mean they will compete in the Junior grade next season.
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Ryan Hoping For More Transfer Activity From Athlone Town
The club have made one summer signing so far.
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Finlay Bealham Named In Lions Starting Fifteen
The former Buccaneers player also started against Argentina.
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Westmeath Aiming To Avoid Relegation From Intermediate Grade
Padraic Connaughton's side face Kildare on Saturday.
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Offaly Host Carlow In Intermediate Camogie Quarter Final
A win here will seal Offaly's place in the semi finals.
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Former Buccaneer Darragh Murray Gets First Ireland Start
Cormac Izuchukwu and Michael Milne are also part of the matchday squad against Georgia.
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Athlone Town Face Tough Task Away To Cobh Ramblers
Ian Ryan's side are aiming for a first win since May.
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Tullamore And Edenderry Set For Intriguing Offaly League Football Final
The final takes place this Sunday in Glenisk O'Connor Park.
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Paidi Farrell Named To Start For Ireland U20s
Neil Doak's side face Italy on Friday evening.
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Laois Travel To Armagh With Top Spot On Their Agenda
Pat Collier's side have won every game so far.
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Finlay Bealham Named On The Bench For Lions Match Against Queensland Reds
The former Buccaneers player featured in the opening game against Argentina.
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Sarah Dillon Delighted With Westmeath Performance Away To Cavan
The Milltown forward scored Westmeath's second goal.
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Division One League Finals Decided In Laois And Offaly
Abbeyleix St Lazarian's and Kilcormac Killoughey had successful weekends.
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Athlone Town To Travel To Peamount United In Women's FAI Cup
Colin Fortune's side secured their quarter final spot at the weekend.
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Offaly Ladies To Face Wicklow In Relegation Final
Offaly lost to Down in the relegation qualifier last Saturday.
Business News
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Uncertainty On Incoming US Pharma Tariffs A 'Killer'
Elis Cleanroom in Birr says there's a knock-on effect from uncertainty around tariffs.
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HIQA Workers Need Change From Administrative Work - Alliance CEO
He has spoken with members within the State body.
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EU Braced For Trump Tariff Hike
The US President is expected to impose further tariffs on the European Union.
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Over 3,400 New Cars Registered In Midlands In First Half Of 2025
EV sales nationwide are up by 27%.
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Laois Sees Rise In Irish Startups So Far In 2025
A 9% increase in startups has been recorded since the start of this year.
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Accountancy Company Moves Head Office To Westmeath
Incorpro opened their head office today in Athlone.
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Offaly Store Brings 30 New Jobs
Choice Store is officially opened in Tullamore.
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Laois Cafes In Line For New Grant
The grants can cover up to 75% of costs.
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Average Farm Income Revealed As Just Under €36k
Dairy farming saw the highest increase.
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Laois Company Launches "Breakthrough" Contrsuction Product
Midlands Steel says their Ready Mesh product will accelerate housing construction.
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Union Calls Off BNM Recycling Strike
Workers emerged from talk yesterday with a 'significantly improved' deal.
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30 New Jobs Announced For Laois Electrical Company
Alpha Drives & Switchgear in Portlaoise are announcing a €3.5 million boost.
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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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Westmeath Band Announce Tour Dates
They're touring the UK and Europe.
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Midlands Weekend Festival Guide
Your ultimate guide to events happening in the Midlands this weekend.
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Midlands Bombshell Enters Love Island Villa
Mullingar's Billykiss Azeez has entered the villa on last night's episode.
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Music Industry Experts Criticise RTE'S Decision To Not Broadcast Electric Picnic
RTE are continuing to not broadcast Electric Picnic.
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FilmOffaly Offering Paid Placement For Aspiring Filmmakers
Applications for the 'Closed For Lunch' documentary project close July 25th.
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Kneecap To Play Electric Picnic
The trio are making an appearance on the main stage following their Glastonbury gig.
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Midlands Music Fans Warned About Online Ticket Scams
A spike is expected as music festival season approaches.
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Midlands MEP Marching In Banned Budapest Pride Protest
Maria Walsh is taking part in the event this weekend.
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Offaly Store Brings 30 New Jobs
Choice Store is officially opened in Tullamore.
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Laois Town Competes In 'Communities in Bloom'
The judges are in the county this weekend.
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American TV Star Visits Westmeath
Patrick Duffy played the role of Bobby Ewing on Dallas.
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Laois Woman Celebrates 41st Birthday Battling Rare Genetic Disorder
Emma has recessive dystrophic EB.
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Midlands Today Show Awarded At Justice Media Awards
The 'Legal Matters' segment received recognition.
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Offaly Telescope At Heart Of University Research Collaboration
TUS PhD students will be appointed DIAS Scholars.
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Irish Rail Announces Extra Services For Gig-Goers
Midlands revelers heading to Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey are set to benefit
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Electric Picnic Planning License Gets Green Light
EP has gotten the green light from the local authority subject to 51 conditions.
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Laois Walks Festival Returns this Summer
It will include forest trails, mountain hikes and heritage routes.
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Report Reveals Local Radio Among Most Trusted News Sources
Over half of people are very interested in news.
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Inclusion In Our Local Spaces - Laois Integration Event Taking Place Today
The seminar takes places in Portlaoise this afternoon.
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Sabrina Carpenter Album Cover 'Glamorising Objectification' - ODVSS
The album cover for 'Man's Best Friend' is sparking anger among domestic abuse charities.