Midlands News from Thursday, May 14th, 2026
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Ryanair Criticises Dublin Airport Expansion Plan
CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary isn't a fan of the move.
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Midlands Broadcaster Honoured For Promoting Irish Culture
Paddy Duffy was recognised by Comhaltas.
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Offaly School Calls For Urgent Road Safety Measures
Almost 100% of vehicles are not obeying speed limits near Cloneyhurke NS.
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€3bn Energy Park Potential Puts Offaly In Global Spotlight
The company is assessing locations for potential renewable energy and data centres.
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Midlands Sports Stars To Speak At Women’s Leadership Conference In Westmeath
The conference is being held next Friday.
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An Garda Síochána Launch Bike Safety Advice Stands Across Laois
The initiative is lasting over the weekend.
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Offaly Gardai Appeal For Public's Help On Robbery
The incident happened in the early hours of this morning in Clonmacnoise between midnight and 1 am.
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Offaly Rep Criticises Government Councillors Over Hospice Dispute
According to Fergus McDonnell, €312k will be returned to the Offaly Hospice Committee.
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"An Amazing Expierence" - Accelerate Green Alumni Pay Tribute To BnM Programme
Business leaders in the renewable space are recounting their experience.
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Laois And Offaly Ranked In Top 10 Most Competitive Gaming Counties
Laois is seen as the third highest nationally.
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Bertie Ahern 'Man Who Brings People Together' - Darragh O'Brien
Minister O'Brien also says he doesn't agree with Mr Ahern's comments on immigration.
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Offaly Cigarette Seizure Leads To €100k Drug Discovery
Gardaí in Edenderry searched two premises yesterday.
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Energy Minister Wants Tax Cuts Over Energy Credits
Darragh O'Brien would prefer the measure over universal energy credits.
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Midlands 103 Retains Region's Biggest Audience
Weekly Listenership Steady At 109,000 Adults
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Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Offaly Crash
The incident took place at 9:30pm last night.
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Offaly TD Distances Himself From Bertie Ahern Immigration Remarks
The former Taoiseach was recorded saying there were “too many” immigrants coming into the country.
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Tickets Now On Sale For 2026 National Ploughing Championships In Offaly
This year's event will be held in Screggan.
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Gardai Warn Midlands Festival Goers Of Fake Tickets
Laois/Offaly Gardai say a recent investigation in the region found two people buying fake tickets on social media.
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Irish Rail To Provide Extra Services For Leinster Final
Westmeath supporters will be able to avail from extra trains from Mullingar and Athlone.
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Retiring Midlands Rugby Star Converts Sports Centre Planning Application
Jack Carty and Fergal Hynes are looking to build a new padel court centre.