Midlands News from Friday, March 27th, 2026
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Laois Hotel To Hold Fuel Crisis Meeting This Weekend
The event gets underway at 5 PM from the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise tomorrow.Â
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Midlands MEP Welcomes European Ban On AI 'Nudification’ Apps
Midlands MEP Maria Walsh says these apps need to be held legally accountable.
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Jadotville Monument Unveiled In Westmeath
The new monument is outside Mullingar's Columb Barracks.
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LOETB Highlight Importance Of Prisoner Education Programmes
New studies are showing prisoners are less likely to reoffend when enrolled in education.
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Housing Minister Opens 77 New Social Homes In Offaly
Kingswood in Tullamore houses 159 tenants.
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Justice Minister Criticises TDs Speaking Out Against Gardai
Longford Westmeath rep Sorca Clarke is insisting the garda model is "broken".
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Farmers Urge Action From Government Over Dairy Price War
Various supermarkets have lowered their own brand products.
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National Lottery Calls On Midlands' Winner To Collect Million Euro Prize
This is the sixth National Lottery millionaire of the year.
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Midlands Hospital Reopening Surgical Ward
The upgraded ward has newly renovated features.
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Planning Granted For Westmeath Hotel Expansion
The owners are bidding to demolish an existing two-storey building.
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Westmeath Town Centre Plan Set For May Day Launch
It's under the second phase of the national scheme.
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Midlands Weapons Offences Up 44%
The offences include weapons and explosives.
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Laois TD Questions 2030 Housing Target
Sean Fleming wants clarity.
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Midlands MEP Challenges EU As Housing Funding Falls Short
He wants concrete action in the next EU budget.
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Penalty Shootout Heartache Breaks Irish Hearts In Prague
Czechia are now just 90 minutes away from a spot at this year's World Cup.
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Jadotville Monument Being Unveiled In Westmeath
The event takes place at 11am in Mullingar.