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Midlands News
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Emergency Services Respond To Hospital Fire Alert In Westmeath
The incident took place at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar.
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Westmeath Court Hears Of 16 Year Old's Violent Attack
The girl pleaded guilty to two incidents that took place last July.
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Possible 50% Tariff Could Be Imposed on EU Goods by US
The US President is threatening a 50% tariff on goods from June 1st.
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Over 350 Singers Take Part In Athlone Concert This Weekend
One Town One Voice will celebrate solidarity through song.
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€300k Going Towards Halloween Events In Westmeath
The funding is spread across the next three years to develop 'world-class' Halloween-themed tourism experiences.
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Marriage Equality Legalised Ten Years Ago Today
The Midlands voted "yes" to marriage equality, following the referendum count on 23rd of May 2015.
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Collective Bargaining Plan Will Take Time - Enterprise Minister
It follows SIPTU's call for legal recognition of workers' rights to union representation amid a dispute with an Offaly medical device plant.
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SIPTU Campaigning Against Offaly Medical Plant's Union Policy
Workers at the plant are calling for the right to collective representation.
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Enterprise Minister Pushing 'Small Business First' Mentality
Peter Burke says SMEs are responsible for a huge amount of employment in the country.
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Court Hears Jozef Puska's Brother Changed Story
Marek Puska is accused of withholding information from the investigation team.
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45 New Acts Complete Electric Picnic Lineup
Becky Hill completes the headliner acts.
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RSA May Struggle To Boost Tester Numbers In The Short Term
Offaly driving instructor Michael Davis expects it will take some months before the numbers go up.
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Minister Stands Over OPW Staff
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran says he will stand by staff on the Leinster House bike shed overspend.
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Endometriosis Care Is A Health Scandal - Sinn Fein
Maria McCormack is behind an Oireachtas motion to improve treatment of the condition.
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Camogie Association Vote In Favour Of Shorts/Skorts Choice
The association held a meeting in Croke Park Last Night.
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Midlands Counties Celebrating Africa Day
Art, food, and music will be at the heart of everything taking place across the region.
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Man In Court Over Westmeath And Offaly Drug Seizures
The man in his 40s will be back in court at the start of June.
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Offaly-Based Carer Wins Carer Of The Year
She was chosen from 10 finalists.
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Offaly Steminists Aim to Smash Their Championship Record
The team are just home from the US.
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Court Hears Of Garda Sifting Through Ashes Of Jozef Puska's Fireplace
Sergeant Anthony Quinn said he was acting on information that Mr Puska burned his clothes.
Sports
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Alex Dunne Secures Pole Position In Monaco
Tomorrow's sprint race will see the top ten reversed.
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Westmeath Look To Avoid Christy Ring As They Head For Tralee
It's been a nightmare season for the lake county.
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Five First Team Players Released From Athlone Town
Interim coach Danny Byrne has also departed.
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Offaly Hurlers Host Antrim In Relegation Decider
Both teams have yet to pick up a point in the Leinster Championship.
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Place In Joe McDonagh Final Up For Grabs For Laois This Weekend
The O'Moore County will be looking to bounce back from their shock defeat to Kildare.
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Camogie Association Vote In Favour Of Shorts/Skorts Choice
The association held a meeting in Croke Park Last Night.
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Athlone Town Host Cobh Ramblers In League of Ireland First Division
Their Cork opponents currently sit third in the table.
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It Was An Outstanding Game - Michael Duignan
Offaly secured their first Leinster Minor Football Title in 36 years on Monday night.
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Tailteann Cup Team Of The Week Includes All Midland Counties
The 3 players scored 11 points between them.
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Camogie Association To Make Decision On Skorts Issue Today
A Special Congress will convene at Croke Park.
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Westmeath U20 Footballers Beat Monaghan On Penalties In Dramatic All Ireland B Final
The teams couldn't be separated after 80 minutes of football.
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Claret Jug Makes Appearance In Tullamore
The 153rd edition of the Open Championship takes place in July.
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Westmeath U20 Footballers Face Monaghan In All-Ireland B Final tonight
The clash will take place in Breffni Park.
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F2 Leader Alex Dunne Heads For Monaco
The Clonbullogue man will be looking to build on his two victories already this season.
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Westmeath Footballers Determined To Nail Final Tailteann Group Game
The Lake County footballers have won two from two so far.
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We Had a Massive Improvement In Performance - Johnny Kelly
Offaly are yet to pick up a point in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship.
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CCFL Cup Round Up
Athlone side Willow Park were denied the Women's Cup title.
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"It's Still All To Play For" - Justin McNulty
The O'Moore County fell to a surprise defeat to Wicklow last weekend.
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Athlone Town's Struggles In League Of Ireland First Division Continue
The midlanders were well beaten at the Carlisle Grounds.
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Westmeath Footballers Crowned Leinster Ladies Intermediate Champions
Laois were left to rue a slow start.
Business News
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Possible 50% Tariff Could Be Imposed on EU Goods by US
The US President is threatening a 50% tariff on goods from June 1st.
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SIPTU Campaigning Against Offaly Medical Plant's Union Policy
Workers at the plant are calling for the right to collective representation.
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Enterprise Minister Pushing 'Small Business First' Mentality
Peter Burke says SMEs are responsible for a huge amount of employment in the country.
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Offaly Businesses Join Forces To Create New Jobs
The companies will provide bus licences.
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Midlands 103 Celebrates Record Audience Figures
The latest JNLR figures show Midlands 103 has broken its daily audience record.
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Midlands Start-Ups Part Of €27m Funding Tranche Last Year
12 Midlands and Mid-East companies landed support from Enterprise Ireland in 2024.
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Offaly Heritage Site Taking Applications For Mobile Catering Unit
The Office of Public Works are accepting admissions.
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Minister Peter Burke Leads Four-Day US Midwest Trade Mission
The Longford Westmeath TD will be accompanied by IDA Ireland CEO.
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Offaly Businesses Attend All Island Bioeconomy Summit
The uses of Biomethane is a topic that will be brought up.
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Westmeath Hosting Start-Up Summit Today
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke will be in attendance at the Radisson Hotel in Athlone.
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Retailers Being Urged Not To Sell 0.0 Beers To Under 18's
Deputy John Clendennen says zero alcohol products are adult products.
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Potential Job Losses For Laois Cheese Production Facility
SIPTU and management are meeting to mediate.
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Midlands Movie Studio Under Threat By Trump's 100% Tariffs
The tariff threat is on the non-American movie and tv production sector.
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Westmeath Businessman Creates AI Platform To Help Start Up Businesses
The 'Bertie' system will digitalise business processes.
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Enterprise Minister Joins Tánaiste In Cabinet Briefing On Trade
Peter Burke and Simon Harris are looking at how to diversify Ireland's trade.
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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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45 New Acts Complete Electric Picnic Lineup
Becky Hill completes the headliner acts.
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Offaly-Based Carer Wins Carer Of The Year
She was chosen from 10 finalists.
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Westmeath Junk Kouture Design Modelled At Cannes Film Festival
Midlands designers have made it to the world final.
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Miraculous Easter Sunday Recovery For Midlands Search and Rescue
Six volunteer divers used scuba gear and their hands.
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National Ploughing Championship Release Brown Bread Baking Competition Details
The competition has been a staple of the Ploughing for decades.
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Tourism Minister Promises New Growth Plan
Recent figures show a drop in tourism.
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PHOTOS: The Blackthorn Festival
The Blackthorn Festival was held in Portarlington last Saturday.
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Westmeath Songwriter Already Working On Next Eurovision Entry
Kilbeggan's Larissa Tourmey co-wrote Laika Party which missed out on a spot in the Grand Final.
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Kinnegad Women's Shed Host Coffee Morning Fundraiser
The event is taking place this morning in Serenity House.
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Ireland Knocked Out Of Eurovision
Ten countries got through to the final.
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Offaly All-Female Robotics Team Wins World Championships In America
The team is from a Tullamore school.
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Midlands Set For Another Week In The Sun
The good weather is set to continue into next week thanks to an 'omega block'.
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Midlands 103 Celebrates Record Audience Figures
The latest JNLR figures show Midlands 103 has broken its daily audience record.
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EMMY To Take To The Eurovision Stage Tomorrow Night
Ireland's entry is third up in Semi Final 2 and is co-written by Kilbeggan's Larissa Tormey.
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Offaly Heritage Site Taking Applications For Mobile Catering Unit
The Office of Public Works are accepting admissions.
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Offaly Students Win Top Prize In Young Social Innovators' Awards
The Tullamore students invented products using grass.
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Niall Horan Returns To The Voice US
The Westmeath singer took a break from the show a couple of years ago.
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Free Online Strength Training Course For Women In Laois Launches This Month
Edufit and Laois Sports Partnership are running the programme for middle aged and older women.
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Midlands Songwriter Calls Out For Votes As Eurovision Kicks Off
Kilbeggan's Larissa Tormey is a writer on 'Laika Party'.
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Laois Woman To Feature On Gardening Show
Her garden includes hexagonal flower beds.