Midlands News from Monday, January 20th, 2025
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Calls For More EU Funding To Combat Animal Disease On Irish Farms
MEP Maria Walsh says "prevention is better than cure."
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"Hero" Offaly Dog Saves Walker's Life
The husky remained by the walkers side, barking constantly, when she fell unconscious.
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Westmeath Gym Owner Jailed For Two Years And Four Months For Sexual Assault
He secretly filmed dozens of other women topless.
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Ceasefire In Gaza Into Its Second Day
A surge of humanitarian aid is entering into Gaza.
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Eulogy Guidelines Would Be Helpful Says Laois Priest
There are currently no overall guidelines or rules for eulogies during funeral services in Ireland.
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Trump Swearing In Ceremony To Be Held Indoors
He will officially take his place as the new President of the United States.
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Westmeath Nutritionist Issues Advice On Blue Monday
Today is Blue Monday, described as the most depressing day of the year.
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Appeal For Information Following Laois Car Break-In
The incident happened on Friday evening.
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"No Hope" For Government To Deliver Housing Plans Without Adopting New Model - Mullooly
The Government are planning to deliver 300,000 homes by 2030.
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LISTEN: Westmeath Photographer Who Captured Murmurtation
The spectacular display happened at dusk, when a huge flock of starlings took to the sky.
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Fog Warning Issued For Midlands
There is a status yellow alert in affect.
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Midlands Man Killed In Workplace Accident To Be Laid To Rest This Morning
Paddy Harney died after a workplace accident in a concrete manufacturing plant in Athlone last week.
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Irish Penal Reform Trust Queries Inconsistent State Justice Strategy
The IPRT is welcoming some proposals but say they're strongly against the construction of a super prison.
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Laois County Council Wants Schools To Display Cold Snap "Resilience" In Future
The local authority in Laois is meeting today to review their operations over the cold snap.