Midlands News from Thursday, April 30th, 2026
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Former Children's TV Presenter Revisits Midlands Towns On Nostalgic Journey
Timmy Mallett visited Athlone, Shannonbridge and Birr.
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€114m Westmeath Wastewater Upgrade Complete
The project is expected to support future growth and improve the River Shannon's water quality.
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Appeal Lodged Against New Lidl Development In Laois
Approval for a new supermarket in Mountmellick was confirmed by Laois County Council last month.
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Housing Completions Jump Sharply In Laois In Early 2026
The figures are down in Offaly and Westmeath.
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Bressie To Perform At Oprah Winfrey Dublin Show
Mullingar's Niall Breslin will be joining Pendulum Summit this September.
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Daniel Kinahan To Be Held In Laois Prison
The cartel boss will be detained in A Block of Portlaoise Prison.
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Irish Nationals Detained After Aid Flotilla Intercepted By Israeli Forces
A group of 175 were attempting to reach Gaza.
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M7 Bus Fire Causing Major Delays In Midlands
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.
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Gardaí Arrest Fifth Man In Connection To Fatal Offaly Fire
Two people died in the firebomb attack.
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Laois Senator Demands Emergency Budget
She says people can't wait any longer.
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Midlands MEP Encouraged By Growing Opposition To CAP Cuts
Barry Cowen is proposing a re-working of other funding streams to mitigate against the cuts.