Midlands News from Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
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EU Mission to Visit Ireland Next Year To Meet Farmers Over Mercosur Deal
Irish beef farmers have major concerns about the deal.
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All Co-Opted Seats In County Councils Across Midlands Filled
It follows the election of several county councillors across the Midlands to the Daíl.
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Power Generated For First Time at Offaly Wind Farm
Commercial operation is expected to start in early 2025.
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Offaly Woman Praised For Waiving Anonymity In Her Case
Lisa O'Meara waived her anonymity to inspire women in similar situations.
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Arts Council Launches First Of Its Kind Street Preformance Policy
It's the first of its kind in the sector.
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Ryanair Deny Price-Gouging During Festive Season
The airline is placing the blame on the cap at Dublin Airport for high prices of flights.
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Offaly School To Be First In Ireland To Run Sensorimotor Programme For Children
The BUSS programme will be rolled out in the primary school from January.
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Book Celebrating Traveller Cooking Launches In Laois Today
Laois Traveller Action Group is welcoming all to the Dunamaise Arts Centre this evening.
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Department Of Intergration Confirms Ukranians In Carlow Can Stay Until End Of January
150 men, women and children were previously set to be moved at the start of next month.
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New Shared Cycleway And Walkway Approved For Westmeath
The development will be built across a number of townlands.
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Father Of Enoch Burke Jailed For Assaulting A Female Garda
Sean Burke had been given a suspended sentence but chose to not obey the terms.
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Finer Details Of Dismantling Westmeath Asylum Accommodation To Be Discussed This Week
The case has been conceded by the government before heading to the High Court.
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Met Eireann Forecast Warmer Than Usual Christmas
Parts of the country could see highs of 15 degrees.
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Portlaoise Hospital Reporting As Very Busy
People who do not need urgent care are being asked to consider alternatives.
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Westmeath Man Chosen For World First Trial Operation
David Digan had his arm amputated following a motorcycle accident.
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Survey Shows Prejudice Against Travellers and Roma Highest In Midlands And South West
Over 3,000 adults were surveyed.
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State Concedes High Court Case Against Westmeath Councillors Over Midlands Accommodation Centre
A group of Athlone Councillors has been successful in their objection to the development of the site.
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SIPTU Says EPA Report Underlines Need To Prevent BNM Recycling Closure
The workers union has been campaigning against the closure of the waste collection service.