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• Department Of Education Criticsied For Response To Lack Of Schools Spaces In Laois Town

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• Westmeath Business Secures Multi-Million Euro Investment

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• Calls For Laois Retailers To Be Given Supports To Protect From Theft

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• Westmeath Man To Face Three Challenges Today At World Skills Finals

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• Westmeath School Gets Major Upgrade Go-Ahead

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• Health Minister Criticised For Response Over "Urgent" And "Serious" Need For Offaly Hospice

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• 15% Year-On-Year Increase In Midlands Rent

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• Offaly Olympian Tears Up During Return To School

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• Ryanair Boss Will Limit Drinks On Planes If Limits Are Applied In Airports

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• Sinn Féin Claims It Can Provide Childcare For €10 Per Day

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• €30k Investment For Offaly Community Group

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