Midlands News from Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
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Four Arrested Over Fatal Offaly House Fire
Four men have been arrested over the double murder.
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Elderly Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Midlands Car Crash
The incident occurred at 10:00am this morning.
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Fuel Support Scheme Approved For Agriculture, Fisheries And Haulage Sectors
Vehicle operators with units exceeding 3.5 tonnes will qualify for support.
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Sinn Féin Warns Of Healthcare Gaps Due To Housing Shortage
Practices across the midlands have had to advertise positions on numerous occasions.
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Laois Farmer Grows New Links In Regional Food Network
John Egan runs Farmer J's in Ratheniska.
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Charter Medical Private Hospital Wins National Award
The Mullingar Hospital was honoured with the Health Ireland Award.
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Cabinet Delays Airbnb Regulation And Short-Term Let Register Ahead Of Summer
A register was due to be in operation by May 20th.
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Laois Firm Wins Sustainability Award At SEAI Energy Show
Aubren decarbonised St Vincent's Private Hospital.
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Midlands Media Committee Member Wants Explanation Over Local Radio Levy Hike
Midlands TD Micheál Carrigy wants Coimisiún na Meán to appear before the media committee.
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Westmeath Councillors Seek Taxpayer Cost Review Of Failed IPAS Centre
An enforcement file is now opening for the Lissywollen site in Athlone.
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Journalists Face Surge In Online Abuse As NUJ Urges Tech Action
75% of female journalists experienced online violence in 2025.
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Camross Camogie Honoured In Laois Following Historic All-Ireland Triumph
The Laois club were crowned National Champions in December.
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Midlands Wind Farm Plan Withdrawn Days After Submission
Reasons for the withdrawal are still unknown.
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National Ambulance Service To Increase Staff by 30% In Laois
The NAS are sending an additional vehicle and six extra employees to Laois.
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Cabinet Advance Easing Of Defence Funding Restrictions
It's hoped the IDA and Enterprise Ireland will no longer need government approval to award funds for defence companies.
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Planning Permission Submitted For Westmeath Business Park
The development would be built near Kinnegad.
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Offaly Gardai At Scene Of Crash
The incident took place on the R420 just outside Tullamore this morning.
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Westmeath County Council Open Enforcement File On Former IPAS Centre
The local authority are to remove unauthorised structures in Lissywollen.
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Midlands MEP Invites Irish Stakeholders To Contribute to EU Report
Maria Walsh is calling on people to a farm generational renewal report.
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Westmeath Tourism Office Opening Full Time
The office had only been open during peak tourism season in previous years.