Midlands News from Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
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House Prices Rising In Midlands
Nationally, prices are up by 8.7%
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26 Nominations For Offaly Person Of The Year And Unsung Hero Of Offaly Awards
The award ceremony will be held in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore.
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Sexual Health Education Needed - TUS Athlone Sexual Health Manager
Sexually transmitted infections saw a major rise in 2023.
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Cabin Style Homes May Not Require Planning Permission
It's hoped this will provide more housing options.
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Proposed Tourist Tax In Dublin Could Benefit Midlands - Offaly TD
The Department of Tourism claim there are no plans to bring in a tourist tax.
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Registration Now Open for Mullingar's Darkness Into Light Walk
The annual walk is taking place on Saturday, May 10th, at 4:15am in Mullingar.
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Insurance Reform Needed Urgently -Cynthia Ní Mhurchú
It follows a 137% spike last year in the number of drivers caught driving without insurance in Laois and Offaly.
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Emergency Services At The Scene Of Offaly Crash
The road is closed off.
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Westmeath Gardaí Investigating String Of Burglaries
Two of the break - ins happened in Athlone and one in Mullingar.
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Ukranians Numbers Fleeing War In Midlands Increases
Westmeath has the highest number of beneficiaries at 2,870.
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Offaly Councillor Hits Out At Local Authority Over Broken Street Lights
Councillor Noel Cribbin claims the problem existed long before storm Éowyn's damage.
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Highly Likely Ireland Would Contribute To Ukraine Peace Force - Cathal Berry
Portarlington's Cathal Berry believes it's possible Ireland could get involved.
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Westmeath Wellness Company Appears In New Bridget Jones Film
Products from deDANÚ were personally picked by the set designer for the movie.
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Spike In Drivers Caught Without Insurance In Laois and Offaly
The percentage increase for Laois and Offaly is one of the highest in the country.
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Midlands Behind In Employment Share in IDA Ireland Companies
The numbers of those employed by IDA in the Midlands continues to rise.
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Westmeath Gardaí Make €15k Cocaine Seizure
The seizure was made following an operation in Mullingar on Monday.