Midlands News from Thursday, February 6th, 2025
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Over 160 People In Westmeath Still Waiting To Be Reconnected To Eir Network
Meanwhile, an Offaly TD has criticised eir as her constituency office remains without a phoneline.
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Laois Land Among Most Valuable Nationwide According To New Figures
Land prices have increase by 5% year-on-year.
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Teenager Charged With Assault Of Midlands Dad Due Back In Court
The assault took place on Grove Street, Mullingar in December.
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Irish Road Haulage Association Call For Better Enforcement Of Speed Limits
Many rural Irish roads will see the speed limit reduced from tomorrow.
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Not Enough Outdoor Staff In ESB Or Local Authorities - Deputy Stanley
Works are still ongoing to reconnect power and telecommunications following Storm Éowyn.
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Draft Syllabus For New Primary School Languages Not Practical - Crewit Resourcing
Primary school teachers are to receive foreign language education.
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People Should Use Post Office If They Don't Want It To Close, Says Midlands Postmaster
An Post are facing backlash for increasing the price of a stamp to €1.65.
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January 2025 Hottest Recorded World Wide
Ireland was one of only a few countries to be below the European average.
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Bord Na Mona Recycling Workers Threaten Industrial Action If Company Is Privatised
SIPTU says their workers could take strike action.
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Students Demand Justice For Death Of Laois' Joe Drennan At Vigil
Joe died following a hit-and-run in October 2023.
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Two Men Charged In Relation To €14m Laois Cocaine Seizure
The two men are expected to appear before Portlaoise District Court this afternoon.
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Westmeath Man Pleads Guilty To Historic Sexual Assaults
James O’Reilly, of Fernhill, Arklow, Wicklow pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault.
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Education Minister To Ensure Modular Units Are Installed In Offaly School
An Offaly TD says the national school in question is facing issues caused by overcrowding.
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Midlands 103's Daily Audience Sees Year-On-Year Growth
Your local station covering Laois, Offaly and Westmeath has also seen a rise in market share.
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Public Aid Laois Gardaí In Stopping Bogus Callers
People have been visiting homes offering a variety of services.
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Joe Drennan's Family Join Students To Call For DPP Review Of Hit And Run Sentence
A vigil takes places in Limerick today for the Mountrath student who was killed in 2023.
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IFA Warn Farmers Off Solo Repair Runs After Storm Éowyn
The Westmeath IFA Chair is asking farmers to reach out for help on repairs.
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Three Men Remain In Custody Over Laois €14m Drug Seizure
Cocaine and cannabis were found at multiple premises in Laois on Tuesday.