Midlands News from Monday, May 11th, 2026
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Gardaí Call Off Search For Missing Man
Gardaí have discovered a body and are standing down the search.
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Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers
Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is apologising for inconveniences caused.
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Cork Couple Sentenced In Criminal Scheme With Midlands Money Launderer
A couple found themselves working with convicted money launderer Simon Gold.
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Gardaí Investigating Burglaries In Westmeath
The incident took place today.
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Over €90k Of Contraband Seized In Midlands, Rosslare Europort and Dublin
The parcels were destined for various addresses nationwide.
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Midlands Volunteers Encouraged To Enter GAA Community Heroes Campaign
Applications are closing this Sunday.
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Westmeath Writer's Novels To Be Reprinted In New Literary Revival
An arts initiative is being held in Athlone this week.
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Men In Offaly Urged To Focus On Wellbeing Ahead Of Men’s Health Week
Men's Health Week takes place next month.
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Offaly Firm Awarded €15m Contract For New Library And Arts Centre Project
Bretland Construction will be leading the charge for the project for Edenderry.
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Westmeath Father Admits Threatening Young Mother In Social Media Video
Mr Michael Joyce pleaded guilty to intent to cause harm.
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Gardai Investigating Westmeath Arson Attacks
The incidents happened in Mullingar last Wednesday.
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HSE Prepares For 24-Hour Ambulance Work Stoppage
The work stoppage begins at 8am tomorrow morning.
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Midlands Outpatient Waiting Lists Up By Over 4% In One Month
The Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore has over 20,000 people waiting for an appointment.
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40% Of Fatal Fires Alcohol Related Between 2014 and 2021 - Health Research Board
The research found Over 40% of people who died in fires between 2014 and 2021 had alcohol in their system.
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Irish Blood Transfusion Clinics Taking Place In Offaly This Week
The first clinic takes place this afternoon.
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Offaly Hurling Captain Hospitalised Following Kilkenny Match
Charlie Mitchell only returned to action last month following months on the sideline.
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Concerns Voiced Over "The Greatest Flight Risk Ever" In Portlaoise Prison
The State is considering the use of army officers to deal with the security risk of holding Daniel Kinahan.
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Westmeath Councillor Demands Clearer Protocols For Drink Spiking
Fianna Fail's Aengus O'Rourke says both the Health and Justice Minister need clearer measures in place.
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Westmeath Gardaí Searching For Missing Man
It's believed Martin Gibbons may have travelled to Westmeath.
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Laois Gardaí Renew Appeal For Information Over Fatal Bike Crash
Gabriel Ion Gal, who lived in Mountmellick, will be laid to rest in Romania at a later date.