Midlands News from Monday, May 25th, 2026
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Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise is apologising for disruptions caused.
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Founding President Of TUS To Step Down Next Year
Professor Vincent Cunnane will retire on January 31st next year.
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Westmeath Father Loses Job After Using HSE Funds For Home Upgrades
60 year old Brendan Mee has admitted to 13 charges of deception.
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Higher Education Minister Visits Offaly
James Lawless is learning about the work of LOETB'S Midlands Skills Training Centre in Tullamore.
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Midlands Woman Pays Tribute To Sister After Manslaughter Sentence
Sean Egan was sentenced to 12 and a half years in jail for the manslaughter of Sharon Crean.
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FTD Brothers Continue 32 County Marathon Challenge Through The Midlands
The brothers have raised £1.4 million so far.
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Fresh Restoration Works Begin At Westmeath Castle
The project for roof repairs was awarded €3.2 million in funding.
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Nearly 1,000 Homes And Businesses Hit Affected By Power Outage In Midlands Town
The fault in Athlone is expected to be fixed by 1pm.
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TUI Says State Should Pay For School Devices
Some schools are insisting students have their own digital devices.
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Musicians Gather In Offaly Celebrating Fr Liam Lawtons Music
Family, locals and fans attended the concert of pieces composed by the Edenderry Musician.
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Minister For Health Wants Closer Working Relationship For Midlands Hospitals
She opened a new paediatric Emergency Department Extension in the Midlands on Friday.
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US-Iran Peace Deal Nears As Talks Continue
A Midlands Defence Analyst believes it's a hard situation to read.
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Westmeath Activist Calls Out Government After Being Detained By Israel
Irish activists returned home over the weekend including Moate's Louise McCormack.
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Laois TD Voices Concern Over Appeal For Proposed Windfarm
Sean Fleming, who also chairs the Oireachtas Infrastructure Committee, is revoicing his opposition to Seskin Wind Farm.
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HSE Still Formally Settling Offaly Hospice Dispute
An agreement was reached last week over the health body to repay the fundraising group an undisclosed sum of money.
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Weeklong Heatwave Hits Midlands
Sun lovers can look forward to a number of days of settled weather.