Midlands News from Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
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Gardai Locate Missing Westmeath Woman
Robyn Breen had been missing since Tuesday.
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Victims Name Attackers In Double Attempted Murder Trial Involving Offaly Brothers
Patrick and John Pio Ward also face charges relating to firearm possession and public disorder.
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Protocol To Locate Missing People With Dementia To Be Supported By HSE And Gardaí
The announcement came today at the International Dementia Conference.
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Offaly TD Likens Peat Policy To A Mercosur-Style Approach
Over 370,000 tonnes of peat was exported into Ireland last year.
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Laois TD Raises Privacy Concerns Over Expanded Use Of Public Services Card As ID
Willie Aird is raising concerns over the system being overextended, creating privacy risks.
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Over €1m Worth Of Illegal Cigarettes Seized In Offaly
Investigations are ongoing.
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Public Invited To Shape Future Of Midlands Rivers
A Public Consultation is being held later this month for River Suir and Barrow.
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Laois Comedian Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Her Parents
Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick currently has over 178,000 followers on TikTok.
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TUS Marks 50 Years Of Design Education With Graduate Showcase Launch
The university recently launched its 50th Graduate Showcase.
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Rose Of Tralee Backs Campaign Encouraging Girls Into Apprenticeships
Katelyn Cummins is set to resume her role with Alpha Davies at the end of her term as the Rose.
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Electric Keys Returns To Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic 2026 takes place from August 28th-30th.
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Nursing Homes Group Says Government Ignoring Challenges Of Ageing Population
An investigation is currently taking place into HIQA and Office of the Chief Inspector.
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Campaigners Urge Government To Tackle Pet Abuse In Coercive Control Cases
50 pets have been housed by the NSPCA over the previous 12 months.
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Longford Westmeath TD Slams Pressure On Service Shortfall For Aging Carers
50 people across Longford/Westmeath are currently awaiting a residential service while being cared for by parents or carers aged over 60.
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Westmeath Car Company Manager Says Failed EV Training Centre 'Missed Opportunity'
Marketing Manager in Mullingar Autos James Bourke says it's needed for people in the Midlands .
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Midlands MEP Welcomes Decision To Block Brazilian Beef from EU Markets
Independent Ireland rep Ciaran Mullooly says it has to be enforced immediately.
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Midlands Lakes Get Favourable Review From EPA
Lough Owel and Lene have gotten a 'favourable' review from the EPA's new bathing water quality report.
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Westmeath Councillor Calls For CCTV In Town Park
Labour rep for Kinnegad Denis Leonard says it's needed to stop damage to the new playground.
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Midlands Plays Host To International Dementia Conference
The event is taking place in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Wednesday and Thursday.