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• Laois TD Says Tanaiste Should "Get Out The Cheque book" For Local Infrastructure

  Brian Stanley say it's needed to aid the recent rezoning of land for residential development.

• Global Motor Neurone Awareness Day To Be Marked This Weekend

  The date coincides with the summer solstice,June 21st.

• Manna Drone Delivery To Cease Flights In Ireland

  The company operates in places including Moneygall.

• Midlands Contestants Starring At Miss Universe Ireland 2026 Final

  Dawn and Davinia Knight alongside Victoria Lewis will be competing at the pagaent tomorrow.

• Laois Electricity Capacity Set For Boost

  Two transformers are being brought into a Laois substation.

• Offaly TD Wants More Paternity Leave Supports In Place

  The Dáil has heard calls for extra paternity leave for fathers.

• Westmeath Company Planning Major Expansions

  Mullingar's Sugar Plum Sweetery is aiming to open 10 stores within the next three years.

• Uisce Eireann Asks People In The Midlands To Conserve Water

  The semi-state body want people to use watering cans instead of hoses.

• Ryanair And Michael O'Leary Agree New 6 Year Contract

  It says there's a "modest" annual salary increase.

• Midlands Set For Warm Weekend

  Temperatures are set to reach 20 degrees.

• Offaly Community Arts Group Donates €10k To Esker Arts Centre

  The donation comes as Esker Arts celebrates it third birthday.

• Teaching Council Rejects Enoch Burke's Bid To Remove Chair And Inquiry Panel

  Mr Burke requested that the panel chair, Andy Pike, step aside.

• Australia’s Under-16s Social Media Ban ‘Making A Big Difference’ - Offaly TD

  British Government could be set to introduce social media.

• Offaly County Council Income Rises By €5 Million In 2025

  Income rose by 4.5%.

• Laois TD Highlights Impact Of Social Enterprises Across The Country

  Willie Aird is praising those who offer employment in Social Enterprises.

• Winners Announced At 2025 Pasture Progress Awards

  Wexford's Liam Rochford was named the overall winner.

• Appeal Against €1bn Westmeath Data Centre Ruled Invalid

  The development is expected to create over 1,700 jobs.

• Mr Price Secures Planning Approval For Westmeath Distribution Centre Expansion

  The centre is located in Athlone.

• Man Jailed For Raping Female Friend At Westmeath IPAS Centre

  Mr Justice McDermott said that the defendant and the injured party had a friendship.

• Leinster Fleadh Kicks Off In Laois

  There will be competitions, concerts and dances taking place.