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  Temperatures will be a degree above average. 

• We Should Be Mindful Of Our Behaviour At Gigs -Laois Venue Owner

  PJ Kavanagh of Kavanagh's Venue Portlaoise says it's important to respect the artist.

• Tidy Towns Committee Gets New Members After Holding Emergency Meeting

  Edenderry Fine Gael Councillor Noel Cribbin says the group has come a long way.

• Housing Commencements Across Midlands Drop In First Quarter Of Year

  111 homes were started in comparison to 206 units in 2024.

• Minister of Transport Confirms Intention To Fund N52 Link Road Project In Offaly In 2026

  The route has been the subject of local campaigns for many years from both locals and councillors.

• HSE Advising People Not To Get Caught On The Hop With Minor Injuries

  Injury Units in the Midlands are open this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

• A Cloudy Easter In Store For The Midlands

  We will see brighter spells heading into next week. 

• Earl Of Rosse’s Great Great Great Grand Daughter 'Delighted' With World Recognition

  Alicia Clements says they've been fighting for world recognition for his telescope since the 1980s.

• "It Will Help Midlands Families For Generations!"

  That's according to an Offaly committee who are hoping to build the state of the art playground.

• Westmeath Vet Warns Pet Owners Of Chocolate Danger

  She says dogs struggle to metabolise it.

• Laois Music Festival Forest Fest Announce 33 New Acts

  The festival is on July 25th to the 27th.  

• Birr Telescope Moves Step Closer To Becoming UNESCO Heritage Site

  The Offaly Telescope is part of the historical observatories.

• Offaly Nurse Urges People To Take Suicide Prevention Training

  She believes it can make a change.

• Health Minister Officially Opens Midlands Primary Care Centre

  The Offaly facility provides GP and mental health services.

• LISTEN: Rape Survivor Told She Was Danger To Tourism In Portugal And Should Go Home

  The Westmeath woman has lodged a case against the Portuguese authorities over the handling of her sexual assault case.

• Offaly Arts Centre Celebrates Second Birthday

  Tullamore's Esker Arts Centre opened in April 2023.

• 'Laois Road Has Seen Too Many Tragedies'

  That's according to local Fine Gael Councillor John King.

• Gardai Out In Force On Roads This Easter Weekend

  A road safety operation is underway, with checkpoints around the Midlands.

• Sinn Féin Is The Most Popular Party In The Country Again

  The latest Irish Times/Ipsos poll shows the findings.

• Midlands Groups To Receive Funding For Older People To Exercise

  Nationally, 988 organisations will benefit from the grant.