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• Gardaí Warn Of Dangers Presented By Fireworks At Halloween

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• Brian Stanley To Officially Contest General Election As An Independent Republican

  Deputy Stanley says he's prepared to stand on his portfolio over four decades.

• Tánaiste Defends Plans For Accommodation Centre In Lissywollen

  Micheál Martin made the comments as a legal injunction is sought by Athlone Municipal District to stop it.

• Gardaí Searching For Missing Teenager

  He was reported missing from his home in Ballymore, near Mullingar, Co. Westmeath,

• Midlands Fire Services Are Warning About Halloween Costumes

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• Midlands Teachers Take Part In Training Scheme For Road Safety

  Students take 10 modules to learn about car components, safety belts and learning to drive.

• 80,000 Extra Workers Needed To Deal With Infrastructure Issues

  A recruitment specialist believes it's unlikely Ireland can entice that number into the sector.

• Hedgehogs Added To Red List Of Threatened Species

  The Western European Hedgehog is under threat from people and vehicles.

• Dentists Advise Replacing Sweets With Stickers For Trick n' Treaters

  It's also advised children are given water instead of fizzy drinks.

• People Are On The Hunt For Christmas Jobs

  Seasonal jobs are becoming more popular each year.

• More Than 300,000 Workers Over Paid On Taxes Last Year

  The average tax refund amounts to over €700.

• Gardaí Make Witness Appeal Following Hit-And-Run Collision in Athlone

  The collision happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.

• Athlone Councillors To Seek Legal Injunction To Stop Accommodation Centre

  The decision was made at a special meeting this morning.