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• Farmers Optimistic Ahead Of New Government In 2025

  They are also happy about the weather conditions in recent weeks.

• Calls For The Re-Establishment Of Town Councils

  An election candidate for Longford-Westmeath claims they were more efficient than the current model.

• Over 70% Of People Know Nothing About Pneumonia

  Today marks World Pneumonia Day.

• 8 In 10 People Have No Plans Made For Their Own Funeral

  A quarter of people also said they have no intention of doing so.

• Westmeath Councillors Seeking Legal Advice On Lissywollen Accommodation Centre

  The site will facilitate up to 1,000 male asylum seekers if completed.

• Ireland Has "Unique" Position With US Companies According To Laois Candidate

  It's down to language and cultural links.

• Second Fog Warning Issued For Midlands

  The warning comes into effect at 6 pm this evening.

• Sinn Féin Would Make Offaly "Leading County" In Solving Homeless Crisis Says Candidate

  The Tullamore councillor is now running for a seat in the Dáil after securing her first seat on Offaly County Council this summer.

• Series Of Homes Ransacked In Offaly Burglaries

  Gardaí in Tullamore are asking the public to get in touch with any information they may have.

• Midlands Carers Honoured At Awards Ceremony

  Carer's in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath were awarded at the ceremony.

• 'It Is Something That Has To Come To An End' - Tidy Towns On Election Posters

  Election posters can be erected after the polling date has been fixed for 30 days.

• Emergency Services At The Scene Of Westmeath Crash

  The incident happened just before 5:30pm this evening.

• More Than 1,000 Offaly Properties Set To Receive High-Speed Broadband

  It's as part of the Government's National Broadband Plan.

• Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued for Midlands

  Met Eireann is warning of dense fog which will lead to poor visibility.

• Insurance Chopping Timbersport Growth In Ireland

  Two midlands men represent Team Ireland.

• Almost 60% Of Voters Less Likely To Vote Candidates Who Supports Greyhound Racing

  A survey conducted shows 70% of people are opposed to subsidies for the sport.

• Over €100k Of Drugs Seized Across Midlands And Dublin

  The contraband was found in parcels which originated in the USA, UK and Canada.

• Over 50% Of Parents Would Hesitate In Giving Their Child Flu Vaccine

  That's according to a midlands pharmacist.

• Cold Snap To Hit Next Week According To Midlands Weather Expert

  People are being warned to be ready to turn on the heating soon.

• Learner Drivers In Midlands Face Up to Five Month Waits for Driving Tests

  Westmeath has the largest wait time for a test at 22 weeks.