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Midlands News
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Enterprise Minister Identifies Energy As Biggest Driver Of Business Costs
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says supports for energy-intensive firms could be considered in the Budget.
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Midlands LGBT Project Lots Of Conversations Still Need To Happen
The organisation provides a range of services across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
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Sun Shines At Electric Picnic
Jade gets the main stage underway at 6pm.
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Folk Collective Group Bring First Tour To Midlands
The Céadaoin Collective, featuring Midlands members, bring their show to Moate this weekend.
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319 Midlands People Accessed Emergency Accommodation Last Month
Offaly recorded the highest number of homeless people.
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Fuel Excise Cuts To Cost €407 Million As Dáil Approves Phased Increase
Reduction amounts to 32 cents per litre on diesel, 27 cents on petrol, and more than 7 cents on green diesel.
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Westmeath Hotel Could Reopen Next Week After Norovirus Outbreak
Glasson Lakehouse in Westmeath shut earlier this week.
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Enterprise Minister Says Good Friday Agreement Is Clear On Timing Of Border Poll
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham ruled out Irish United yesterday.
Sports
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Athlone Town Looking To Maintain Lead In Women's Premier Division
Kick off is at 3pm tomorrow.
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Pat Colgan Pedal The Peaks Challenge Set For Sunday
The annual race will set off from Tullamore Harriers.
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Athlone Town Looking To Continue Winning Run
A win could move Town up to 6th.
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Offaly SFC: Knockout Places Up For Grabs
The final round of group games will be played this weekend.
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Ella Cantwell Completes First Round At Irish Open
The Offaly golfer will be back in action tomorrow.
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Westmeath SFC: Coralstown Kinnegad Looking For Back To Back Wins
Jack Cooney's side are unbeaten so far.
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Tullamore Half Marathon To Take Place This Saturday
Around 1400 runners are expected to participate.
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Tailteann Cup Should Be The Target For New Offaly - Brian Gavin
Mike Solan is to take charge of the Offaly Footballers.
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Mike Solan Appointed Offaly Football Manager
Solan will be ratified at a County Board meeting next month.
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Ella Cantwell Learns Tee Off Time For Irish Open Debut
The Offaly golfer will be action from tomorrow morning.
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Westmeath SHC: Raharney Look Hungry - Alan Mangan
Raharney have won all four of their opening games.
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Five Midlands Players Selected For WXV Global Series Squad
The Irish team will begin their campaign next month.
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Westmeath SHC: Raharney In Positive Position Heading Into Final Round
The 15-time winners are aiming to reach the final for the first time since 2023.
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Athlone Town Leapfrog Wexford In First Division Table
Town moved above the South Leinster side thanks to their victory on Friday.
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Laois SFC: Killeshin Make History To Book Quarter-Final Spot
Stradbally, Ballyroan Abbey and O'Dempsey's all booked their place in the next round.
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Offaly SHC: Wins For Shinrone, Tullamore, Birr And Kilcormac Killoughey
Round five games will occur in two weeks.
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Westmeath SHC: Lough Lene Gaels And Raharney Maintain Winning Streaks
The two sides will clash in the final round.
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Hurling For Cancer Research Fundraiser Set To Take Place Today
Midlands players such as Offaly's Brian Duignan are taking part in tonight's march.
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Leinster And Munster To Meet In Inter-Provincial Series Final
Both sides had convincing wins over the weekend.
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Athlone Town Reach Fifth Consecutive Women's FAI Cup Decider
They'll face Shelbourne next month.
Business News
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Enterprise Minister Identifies Energy As Biggest Driver Of Business Costs
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says supports for energy-intensive firms could be considered in the Budget.
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New Customs Charges To Hit Midlands Online Shoppers From November
An additional €2 handling fee per package is expected to be introduced.
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Bank Of Ireland Warns Electric Picnic Fans Over Ticket Scams
Reports of purchase scams to Bank of Ireland climbed 28% in the first six months of 2026.
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Company Behind Offaly Hotels Posts Profit Boost of 23%
Canbe hospitality group runs two hotels in Birr - The County Arms and Dooly's.
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Westmeath Among Highest Counties In Tax Revenue Per Person
€1.9 billion flowed from the county into the State’s coffers last year.
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Record Audiences for Midlands 103 and South East Radio
Both stations have seen an increase in daily listeners.
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Repak Issue Final Call For Resource Awards 2026
Groups across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath have until August 31st to enter.
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You Don’t Need to Be a Presenter to Build a Career in Radio
People You Never Hear Make It All Worth Listening To.
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Popeyes To Open Third Irish Restaurant
There is one store located in Portlaoise.
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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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Midlands LGBT Project Lots Of Conversations Still Need To Happen
The organisation provides a range of services across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
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Sun Shines At Electric Picnic
Jade gets the main stage underway at 6pm.
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Folk Collective Group Bring First Tour To Midlands
The Céadaoin Collective, featuring Midlands members, bring their show to Moate this weekend.
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Festival-Goers Warned About The Dangers Of Next-Day Drink-Driving After Electric Picnic
The festival will be taking place until Sunday.
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Electric Picnic Gates Open For 80,000 Festival-Goers
The gates opened at 2:00pm.
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Westmeath Activist Shortlisted For National GALA Person Of The Year Award
Christine O'Mahony is the founder of Mullingar 4 All.
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Gardaí Warn Of Heavy Traffic In Laois As Electric Picnic Gets Underway
Motorists are being instructed to follow the Garda traffic plan.
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Maura Higgins To Host ‘Blind Date’ Reboot For Disney+
Filming will get underway later this year.
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Dolly Parton Remembered As ‘Giant Of An Artist’ Following Death At 80
The country music legend died following a brief battle with cancer.
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Excitement Building Ahead Of Electric Picnic Opening Day
The gates will officially open this Thursday.
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Midlands 103 Gets Three IMRO Radio Awards Nominations
The overall winners will be announced at a gala event on October 2nd.
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Electric Picnic Weekend Set For Mixed Weather
80,000 people are expected to attend the festival this weekend.
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"Points Do Not Define You" - Midlands Woman Shares Education Journey
Portarlington's Cleo Knight is sharing her own journey into further education after getting 65 points in the Leaving Cert.
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Photos: Black Bull Threshing Fest 2026
Photos by John Finnerty Photography.
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Electric Picnic Reveals Stage Times For This Weekend's Headliners
JADE will be the first up on the Main Stage this Friday.
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Electric Picnic Confirms Final Line-Up Ahead Of Festival
Electric Picnic begins next week.
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Midlands Heavy Goods Mechanic Encouraging Other Women To Take Up The Role
Caitlyn Maguire from Westmeath says she always wanted to work with her hands.
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Rose Of Tralee Describes Removing Wig On Opening Night As A ‘Highlight’
She was chosen from 32 Roses.
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Charity Concert To Raise Funds For Offaly Hospice
The concert takes place this evening.
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Culture Hunters Treating Heritage Week Like Gig-Going Festival
Heritage officers across the Midlands are celebrating a growing appetite for history across the region.