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Midlands News
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Laois Dairy Farm Submits Planning Application To Retain Onside Accommodation
Beechill Farm went into dairy farming in 2021.
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Westmeath’s Musical Link To Sinead O’Connor Highlighted By Wax Museum Update
Paddy Dunning was good friends with the late singer.
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Moneygall To Feature On New US Presidents Trail Celebrating Irish Roots
Barack Obama visited Moneygall during his visit to Ireland in 2011.
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Free Bookfair Returns To Offaly This Weekend
The event is free for all visitors.
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Brighter Weather Could Be On Way Next Week
Offaly's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says conditions can go either way.
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Westmeath Retailer Criticises Converting Wine Into Ethanol
Wines Direct CEO in Mullingar and Athlone Gareth Keogh says the situation must be resolved.
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Hauliers Say Fuel Relief Measures Already Losing Impact
Price of oil continues to be high due to the conflict in the Middle East.
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Midlands Owned Company Creating World's Biggest Moving Statue
The Giant planned by Westmeath's Paddy Gunning will be an immersive visitors attraction.
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Laois Senator Main Speaker At 1916 Rising Commemoration
Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack will speak at the service in Erill this Easter Sunday.
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Good Friday Tradition A Thing Of The Past - Laois Butcher
Francis Feighery runs his own shop in Portlaoise and says its less common to abstain from eating meat on Good Friday.
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Inmate Who Died In Midlands Prison Had Psychiatric Issues
He was moved to a padded cell.
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Storm Dave Triggers Nationwide Wind Warning
A yellow weather warning is in place from 2pm tomorrow.
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HIQA Highlights Staffing And Privacy Concerns At Laois Hospital
Portlaoise Hospital achieved compliance in one area of regulation.
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Irish Rail Warns Of Disruptions On Multiple Lines Due To Maintenance Works
Services between Portarlington, Galway and Dublin will be impacted.
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Gardai Attend Scene Of Laois Crash
It happened shortly before 7 this morning on the M7 in Mountrath.
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Laois Lidl Store Given Green Light
The plans involve the demolition of eight buildings in Mountmellick.
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Gardai Appealing For Info On Offaly Boat Thieves
A traditional currach was taken in Banagher.
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Surging Fuel Prices Is A National Emergency - IRHA
Hauliers will meet the Transport Minister this morning.
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Contract Signed For Offaly Visitor Centre
OPW Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran is welcoming a contract for redeveloping Clonmacnoise's visitor centre,
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Westmeath Darkness Into Light Event Launching This Weekend
Campaigners are using the event to highlight the importance of mental health.
Sports
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There Should Be A Big Crowd For Offaly Laois Next Weekend - Brian Gavin
The two midlands sides face off in the opening round of the Leinster Football Championship.
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Buccaneers Travel To Galwegians For Final Game Of AIL Season
The club are aiming to finish off on a high.
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Athlone Town Look To Maintain Unbeaten Home Record
Ian Ryan's side welcome UCD and Longford Town to Lissywollen this Bank Holiday weekend.
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Laois And Offaly Face Off In Leinster U20 Hurling Championship
Westmeath welcome Antrim to the midlands.
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Athlone Town Confirm Trio To Remain In Charge Of Women's Side
Brian Shelley, Dan Byrne and Anthony Faye will lead the team for the foreseeable.
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Patsy Joyce Gearing Up For World Boxing Cup In Brazil
The Mullingar man is part of an 11 team squad for Ireland.
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Westmeath's Jessica Hennessy Helps Bournemouth Lift Silverware
The former Athlone Town player was instrumental for her side.
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Athlone Town Kick Off All Island Cup
The midlanders are in Group C.
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Westmeath U20s Bounce Back While Laois Drop Out
Offaly got their campaign off to a losing start.
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Laois, Offaly And Westmeath In Action In U20 Football Championship
All three games throw in at 7:30pm this evening.
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Westmeath Take Down Dublin In Leinster Minor Football Championship
It's now two wins from two for Mick Dillon's side.
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Buccaneers Beaten By Sligo In Penultimate Game Of The Season
Buccs did leave with two losing bonus points.
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Westmeath Host Dublin In Leinster Minor Football Championship
Westmeath were 12 point winners over Longford in the opening round.
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Offaly Miss Out On Promotion In National Ladies Football League
Carlow will be competing in Division Three in 2027.
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Laois Hurling Captain Says Winning Games Vital For Confidence
Laois secured the Division 2 Hurling title at the weekend.
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Dana Scheriff Stars As Athlone Town Lay Down Marker At Bohemians
Scheriff scored four times for her side.
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Westmeath Ladies Finish League Campaign With Victory Over Cavan
Westmeath will play in Division Three in 2027 despite the win.
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Shane Lowry Lands Hole In One At Houston Open
It's the fourth time the Clara man has achieved this on the PGA Tour.
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Laois Defeat Kerry To Win Division Two Hurling League Final
Tommy Fitzgerald's side were convincing winners in the end.
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Cork City Prove Too Strong For Athlone Town
Athlone Town now sit fourth in the First Division.
Business News
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Laois Lidl Store Given Green Light
The plans involve the demolition of eight buildings in Mountmellick.
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Enterprise Minister Welcomes Creation of 400 Jobs
Manna Air Delivery is creating positions across their Irish and US operations.
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Insurance Costs Continue Upward Trend Despite Reform Measures
The price of car insurance has risen by 20% in four year.
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Various Factors Behind Employees Quitting - Laois CEO
Camross's Colin Donnery from FRS Recruitment says the science of quitting a job is complicated.
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Midlands Social Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Apply To Impact Programme
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is running the nine month course.
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Tanaiste Sending Enterprise Minister To Laois
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is being asked to focus on investment for Laois.
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New Refurbished Penneys Opens In Laois
The revamp has brought with it a number of new jobs.
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Offaly Hotel Wins Social Media Award
The County Arms Birr picked up the honour at the first ever Wedding Venue Awards.
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Westmeath Entrepreneur Goes Global With 'The Raw Network'
The platform is powered by tech and AI to reshape the music industry.
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Evictions In Ireland Expected To Surge
A Laois auctioneer says housing costs will continue to climb.
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House Prices On The Rise In The Midlands
The figures are according to the latest REA survey.
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New Jobs Announced For Midlands
A new office at SETU Carlow is creating 22 jobs.
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Almost 39,000 Midlands Workers Auto-Enrolled In New Government Pension Scheme
The opt-out window for the government scheme closes later this summer.
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Planning Sought For Redevelopment Of Offaly Pub
Plans include demolishing existing structures at Maunsells in Tullamore.
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Enterprise Minister Announces European Arbitration Centre
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke announced the new Dublin centre yesterday.
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Westmeath Town Set For Major Job Boost
Mullingar ETIC will construct a new structure.
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Dovida Invites Midlands Communities To National Hiring Day
The Tullamore event is part of a nationwide recruitment initiative.
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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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PHOTOS: Mullingar Carers Concert
The event was held in the Greville Arms Hotel on Tuesday night.
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Niall Horan Tickets On Sale At 10am
The Mullingar man will play three nights at Dublin's 3Arena.
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Tolü Makay Announces Tour
She was in the final of Dancing With The Stars.
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Niall Horan Announces Extra Show Due To Demand
Tickets are on sale tomorrow at 10am.
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Luke Thomas And The Swing Cats Welcome Special Guest At Birr Theatre
Frankly My Dear blends elements of Jazz and Broadway.
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National Lottery Calls On Midlands' Winner To Collect Million Euro Prize
This is the sixth National Lottery millionaire of the year.
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Niall Horan Announces Irish Tour Dates
The Mullingar man is releasing his new album.
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Tullamore Trad Fest 2026 Taking Place This Weekend
There will be live concerts, intimate sessions, and workshops.
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Niall Horan Teases Irish Tour Dates
The Mullingar singer has teased a new tour announcement for his upcoming album.
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Westmeath Entrepreneur Goes Global With 'The Raw Network'
The platform is powered by tech and AI to reshape the music industry.
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Dog Has New Best Friend After Offaly Rescue
Bru fell down an abandoned well in Birr.
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Edenderry Festival Lineup Revealed
The Tumbling Paddies are set to feature in this year's edition on July 3rd and 4th.
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Niall Horan Speaks Out On 'Hiding' Following Liam Payne's Death
He had met with his former bandmate shortly before he passed away in October 2024.
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Laois Footballer Tackles First Dates Ireland
23-year-old nursing student at TUS Athlone Michael O'Connell is the latest midlands feature on the show.
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12 One Act Plays To Be Staged By Laois Arts Collective
Page to Stage returns tomorrow showcasing 12 one act shows under the Mountmellick Arts Collective.
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Niall Horan Announces New Album
The 12-track album marks his latest project since his time with One Direction.
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History Of Westmeath Lake explored in new Documentary Series
The films will be screened tomorrow.
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Laois Doctor Shares Best Longevity Tips
CEO of Portarlington's Edufit Dr. Diane Cooper is offering her best tips.
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Midlands Star Wins Glitterball After Stunning Performances
Katelyn Cummins is this year's Dancing with the Stars champion.
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024