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Midlands News
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Revenue Seize Over €1m Worth Of Contraband
The seizures have been carried out by Revenue officers in intelligence led operations.
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€1m Upgrade Works To Start On Athlone SEC Office
The OPW led project will improve the functionality of the building.
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Watermain Upgrade Projects Completed in Westmeath
The works were carried out under Uisce Eireann's Leakage Reduction Programme.
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Planning Permission For Glamping Pods Submitted By Offaly Tourist Attraction
Mount Brisoe Organic Farm in Daingean is looking to expand its offering.
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Extension Granted For Midlands Student Accommodation Project
The deadline for completed work is down for 2030.
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Councillor Conflict Reaches New Levels Of Foul Mouthed Farce In Offaly
Aoife Masterson and John Leahy clashed during a monthly meeting.
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Man Convicted Of Assault Remains Offaly GAA Club Treasurer
Club members are reportedly unhappy with the situation.
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SIPTU President Pledges Focus On Housing
Alan Lindley was recently made an Honourary SIPTU President.
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Public Consultations Set For Midlands Windfarm Project
BnM aim to built a new turbine across Offaly and Westmeath.
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Sinn Féin Pushes For Action On Garda Staffing Shortages
One measure is raising Templemore’s intake capacity to 275 trainees.
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Support Programme For Former Fastway Workers To Launch In The Midlands
Nuvion went into receivership last month.
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Midlands Schools Secure Funding For Summer Improvement Projects
Funding will also be provided by the Department of Education.
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Former Offaly GAA Chair Headlines 'Breakfast And Banter' Event
Michael Duignan and a number of guest speakers will be at the Charleville Centre today.
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Westmeath Pharmacist Urges Older People To Get Flu Vaccine
It comes as 800,000 people are set to miss out on the enhanced flu vaccine.
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Mental Health Charity Urges People To Consider Alcohol Free Christmas
Turn2Me's CEO Fiona O'Malley says it will encourage a more inclusive celebration.
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Lands Of Offaly Farmer Flood Completely Following Heavy Rain
Michael Milley is also concerned the planned Derrynadarragh Windfarm will add to flooding risks.
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Tánaiste Takes Finance Portfolio In Cabinet Shuffle
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke will remain Enterprise Minister.
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Offaly Instructor Labels New Driving Test Rules As ‘Long Overdue’
Around 38,000 people nationwide still need to sit the driving test.
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Offaly Boy Given All Clear After Life Saving Surgery
Over €330k was raised for Joey Conway's operations.
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Offaly TD Calls For Emergency Following UK Asylum Reforms
Carol Nolan wants to see action from the government.
Sports
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Republic Of Ireland In Pot Three For World Cup Qualifiers
The play-offs will take place in March.
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Casey O'Gorman Competes At Valencia Moto3
The Laois man was competing in place of David Munoz.
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Darragh Clinton Retires From Inter County Hurling
The Delvin was part of the Westmeath panel for 10 years.
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CCFL: Temple Villa And Mountmellick United Draw In Premier Division
Week 10 was completed over the weekend.
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Clara And Tubberclair Progress In Leinster Intermediate Championship
Park Ratheniska were knocked out.
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Former Offaly GAA Chair Headlines 'Breakfast And Banter' Event
Michael Duignan and a number of guest speakers will be at the Charleville Centre today.
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Tullamore Brought A Real Intensity To The Down's - Dermot Power
The Westmeath side missed out on a Leinster semi-final on Sunday.
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Buccaneers Denied Second AIL Win Away To Skerries
Ronan Mulcahy was the match winner.
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Tullamore Survive Late Fightback From The Down's
Paul McConway's side were two point winners.
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Mixed Weekend For Portlaoise Panthers
The Laois side won one and lost one.
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Kelly Brady Named Player Of The Year
The forward finished her season with 26 goals in all competitions.
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Leinster Semi-Final Awaits For Portarlington
The Laois side defeated Naomh Mairtín away from home.
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Camross Win Leinster Title With Convincing Win Over Na Fianna
The Laois side now progress to the All Ireland semi-finals.
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Troy Parrott Hat Trick Sends Republic Of Ireland To World Cup Play Offs
The AZ Alkmaar striker won the game in the 95th minute.
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Ireland Record Big Win Over Australia
Robbie Henshaw scored one of Ireland's six tries in Dublin.
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Shane Lowry And Rory McIlroy Finish Season Strong In Dubai
McIlroy won the Race to Dubai.
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Tullamore And Portarlington Seal Places In Leinster Football Semi-Finals
Westmeath champions The Down's suffered defeat in the quarter finals.
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Laois Sports Hub Opens For Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled Athletes
The VIP Hub in Portlaoise by Laois Sports Partnership is the first of its kind in Ireland.
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Shane Lowry In Contention At DP World Tour Championship
The Offaly man goes into the weekend just three shots off the top of the leaderboard.
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Leinster Glory On The Line For Camross
The Laois side take on Na Fianna of Meath this Sunday.
Business News
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Government Working To Attract New Business After Leprino Closure In Laois
132 jobs are set to be lost due to the closure of the factory.
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Nominations Open For 2026 Offaly Business Awards
The Tullamore and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards takes place in January.
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Laois County Council Announces 7.4% Budget Boost For 2026
Over €132m has been allocated by the County Council.
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Westmeath County Council To Boost Housing Budget By 16% In 2026 Draft Plan
The overall budget is expected to go directly toward housing.
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Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards Celebrate The Best In Local Food, Drink, And Tourism
The winners were announced at a sold out gala event in Offaly last night.
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Irish Home Improvement Loans Soar To Record Levels
The average amount sits at over €12,800.
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SIPTU Renews Industrial Action Plans At Offaly Food Plant
Two work stoppages will begin at the end of this week.
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Offaly Community Groups Receive Over €164k In Funding From Bord na Móna
Organisations are receiving funding through the 2025 Mountlucas Community Gains Scheme.
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Growing Industry Driving Rise In Property Prices - Laois Auctioneer
The median price of a house in Portlaoise has significantly risen.
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Ryanair CEO Pleased With Jump In Profits
Profits surged during a six month period this year.
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ESB Networks Invests €6.5m In Laois Training Centre
The Portlaoise centre will use the funding to strengthen ESB’s national network.
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Laois Service Station Reopens After Multi-Million Euro Redevelopment
The Applegreen in Portlaoise returns with new shopping and dining options.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Mental Health Charity Urges People To Consider Alcohol Free Christmas
Turn2Me's CEO Fiona O'Malley says it will encourage a more inclusive celebration.
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Green Schools and EirGrid Host Electricity Workshops For Students
Green-Schools is an initiative of FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education).
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Offaly Journalist Recognised As Podcast Wins News & Current Affairs Award
The first ever All Ireland Podcast Awards took place last night.
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Communities Invited to Apply for New Peatlands and Natura Grants
Closing date for submission of applications is 9th January 2026
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Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards Celebrate The Best In Local Food, Drink, And Tourism
The winners were announced at a sold out gala event in Offaly last night.
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Laois Choir Strikes Gold At Pride Of Place Awards
The Timahoe Male Choir took home the prize last Friday.
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Country Music Night To Take Place In Laois
The event takes place in Durrow on Saturday evening.
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Offaly Blogger Shares Cost Saving Christmas Gift Tips
Offaly's Caz Mooney runs irishbudgeting.com and shares her top advice.
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Midlands Pride Festival Kicks Off Today
Heartlands Pride 2025 will take place from the 7th - 9th of November.
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Half A Million Granted For Midlands Outdoor Recreation Projects
Nature and tourism amenities in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath are in line for new funding.
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Popular Laois Forest Named In Coillte Top 20
A Slieve Bloom forest is among the most popular in Ireland.
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Frightfully Fun Events Taking Place In The Midlands This Halloween
Here's your guide to what's happening in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath this Halloween.
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024