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Midlands News
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New Amendment Strengthens Protections For Buying Financial Services Online
The EU directive being written into Irish law includes changes such as turning down chatbot services.
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Midlands Business Man Honoured By US Congressman
Mr Lynam, is a senior operations leader with Boston Scientific.
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Jozef Puska's Lawyers Suggest Potential Change In Murder Appeal Case
Mr Puska is facing a life sentence after his conviction for the murder of Ashling Murphy.
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Offaly Duo Unite To Launch 'Storm Chasers Ireland'
The page will also have a public safety focus.
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Former Laois STEM Engagement Officer Hopeful Regional Programme Will Return
The regional programme funded through the EU Just Transition Fund ended last month.
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Westmeath Toastmasters Club Marks 30th Anniversary
Public meetings are held every second and fourth Thursday in Mullingar.
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Laois Nursing Home Makes Significant Progress On Compliance Issues
It comes almost a year after it was found non compliant on eight regulations.
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Two Men Charged Over Aggravated Burglary In Westmeath
They'll appear before Athlone District Court this afternoon.
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Offaly Students Head To Switzerland For 2026 Hydrogen Grand Prix World Final
Four students are set to compete from the Sacred Heart School in Tullamore.
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El Niño Conditions Strengthen Risk Of Global Extreme Weather Events
Heatwaves and extreme weather is expected across the world.
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Gardai Arrest Two Men Over Aggravated Burglary In Westmeath
The incident took place in St Peter's Terrace in Athlone yesterday morning.
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Westmeath Councillor Calls For Government Action On Drink Spiking Protocols
There are no formal hospital guidelines for managing suspected spiking incidents.
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€22.5m In Rural Regeneration Funding Still Unspent Across Midlands
The largest amount of unspent money is in Offaly.
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New Westmeath Oral Heritage Training Programme Launches
The programme builds on the findings of the Westmeath Oral Heritage Audit.
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Midland Hospitals Owed Over €2.2 Million In Unpaid Patient Fees
More than €544k in inpatient charges remains unpaid at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
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Plans Submitted For Major Offaly Solar Farm
Offaly County Council is due to make a decision by July 22.
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Nursing Homes Body Seeks Clear Action
A review was published yesterday.
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Midlands Youth Call For €27m Budget Boost For Youth Services
Young people are meeting with TDs on the issue.
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Verdict Of Death By Misadventure Recorded At Inquest Of Offaly Prisoner
The three day inquest has concluded into the death of 36 year old Ivan Rosney from Ferbane in September 2020.
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Offaly TDs Urged To Increase Youth Work Funding In Budget 2027
NYCI held an event which brought together young people to lobby for more funding.
Sports
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Alex Dunne Sets Early Pace At Silverstone Grand Prix
The Clonbullogue man was the winner of this mornings Free Practice.
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Ally Duffy To Compete At European Athletics U18 Championships
The championships are being held in Italy.
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I Always Wanted To Box At The 3Arena - Joe Ward
Joe Ward will return to the ring next month.
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Athlone Town Aiming To End Winless League Run
Town haven't won a league game since late April.
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Clonkill And Raharney An Intense Rivalry - Gerry Buckley
The two sides meet this Sunday.
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World Cup: Portugal And Spain Set Up Last 16 Clash
Switzerland also booked their place in the Last 16.
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All-Ireland Semi-Final Spot Up For Grabs For Laois Camogie
Westmeath are looking to avoid relegation.
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Offaly SFC: Tullamore Begin Hunt For Fourth Title In A Row
The reigning champions face Edenderry in the opening round.
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Athlone Town To Begin Defence Of Women's FAI Cup
Peamount United are the first opponents for the midlanders.
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World Cup: Harry Kane Brace Sends England To Round Of 16
Belgium staged a dramatic comeback against Senegal.
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Westmeath SHC: Clonkill And Raharney The Headline Opening Game
Reigning champions Castletown Geoghegan are hoping to begin their defence with victory.
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World Cup: France, Norway And Mexico Progress
England are in Round of 32 action today.
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Casey O'Gorman Secures Top 10 Moto3 Finish In The Netherlands
Spaniard Maximo Quiles was the winner of the main race.
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Seir Kieran Hoping To Kick On Following Division One League Success
The Offaly club won the Hurling League final against Coolderry on Saturday.
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Midlands Athletes Shine At National Juvenile Track & Field Championships
The championships took place over the weekend.
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Leinster Community Heroes Winners Announced
This year's prize winners came from Kilkenny and Dublin.
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Offaly Ladies Footballers Miss Out On Knockout Stages Of Junior Championship
Antrim's superior goal difference secured them top spot in their group.
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World Cup: Germany And The Netherlands Suffer Penalty Shootout Heartbreak
Morocco and Paraguay progressed to the last 16.
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Athlone Town Denied League Win At Home To Finn Harps
Finn Harps scored a late penalty.
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We Can Build On This Year And Get More Competitive - Amy Byrne
Offaly will be competing in the Senior grade next season.
Business News
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New Amendment Strengthens Protections For Buying Financial Services Online
The EU directive being written into Irish law includes changes such as turning down chatbot services.
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€22.5m In Rural Regeneration Funding Still Unspent Across Midlands
The largest amount of unspent money is in Offaly.
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IDA Employment In Midlands Falls In 2025
There was a 5.3% decrease in employment across the midlands.
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Sarcoma Outreach Clinics To Be Established In The Midlands
Clinics are to be set up at Tullamore and Portlaoise hospitals.
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ICTU Reminds Employees Of The Right To Disconnect
The Irish Congress Of Trade Unions is reminding people to leave the office behind on holidays.
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Offaly Coffee Shop Listed Among Top 100 In Europe
Conway and Co in Tullamore is ranked 69th on this year's list.
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Ryanair Introduces Free Family Seating At Rear Of Aircraft
The airline has introduced a policy letting parents be seated alongside up to four children for free.
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Plans Lodged For New Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Westmeath
A 2,500 square metre facility at Mullingar Business and Technology Park is being proposed.
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Danish Retailer NORMAL Opens In Westmeath
It's the fourth national store in the country.
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Plans Lodged For 66 New Homes In Offaly Town
Plans for the houses are located for Edenderry.
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Taoiseach Describes Lack Of IDA Jobs In Laois As “Extraordinary”
Only two IDA visits to Laois took place in 2024.
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House Prices Rise Across The Midlands
The housing prices rose the highest in Laois.
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Westmeath Company Planning Major Expansions
Mullingar's Sugar Plum Sweetery is aiming to open 10 stores within the next three years.
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Ryanair And Michael O'Leary Agree New 6 Year Contract
It says there's a "modest" annual salary increase.
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Offaly County Council Income Rises By €5 Million In 2025
Income rose by 4.5%.
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Appeal Against €1bn Westmeath Data Centre Ruled Invalid
The development is expected to create over 1,700 jobs.
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Mr Price Secures Planning Approval For Westmeath Distribution Centre Expansion
The centre is located in Athlone.
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Westmeath Sweet Success Story Wins Big At National Enterprise Awards
Sugar Plum Sweetery is this year's National Enterprise Awards overall winner.
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Midlands Secures €55k In Funding For Literacy And Digital Skills Initiatives
Laois and Offaly will receive the highest allocation.
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Award-Winning Westmeath Cafe Welcomes Incoming VAT Reduction
Athlone's Beans and Leaves Cafe won most Dog Friendly Venue at the Ruby Heart Awards.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Midlands Business Man Honoured By US Congressman
Mr Lynam, is a senior operations leader with Boston Scientific.
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Laois Centenarian Award Honours Sr. Eileen In Australia
The Centenarian Award has traveled to Australia.
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Prep In Full Swing For Offaly Festival
Edenderry festival is taking place this weekend.
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Laois Festival Named One Of Ireland’s Most Photogenic Festival
All Together Now is named at number one.
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All Aboard! Electric Picnic Reveals Salty Dog Lineup
The stage is designed as a ship wreck with pirate characters.
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Two Laois Designers Selected For National Design & Craft Gallery Exhibition
Alan Meredith and Michael Bell from Zelouf & Bell have earned places on the Portfolio Programme.
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Lewis Capaldi Confirmed As Final Electric Picnic Headliner
Speculation had been building this week that he may be playing the Laois music festival.
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Robert Mizzell And Mike Denver To Headline Forest Fest Country Music Stage
The Kickin' Up Dust Arena is a brand new stage for the Laois music festival.
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Laois Film On Ageing And Care Set To Benefit Future Families And Carers
"A Frayed Knot" will premiere in Portlaoise this December.
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Midlands Pubs Raise A Glass To Ireland’s Peatland Heritage
Six midlands pubs will be taking part.
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Farming For Nature Festival Kicks Off In Laois
The event is led by farmers to help them connect and network.
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Midlands Contestants Starring At Miss Universe Ireland 2026 Final
Dawn and Davinia Knight alongside Victoria Lewis will be competing at the pagaent tomorrow.
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Leinster Fleadh Kicks Off In Laois
There will be competitions, concerts and dances taking place.
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Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh Crowned 2026 Westmeath Rose
The Mullingar woman will represent Westmeath at the Rose of Tralee Festival in August.
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Laois Photographer Shortlisted For Astrophotography Competition
Paul Fetherstonhaugh has submitted a photo for the 'Out of this World' category.
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Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024