Midlands News from Thursday, June 4th, 2026
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Laois Shop Owner Hopeful Businesses Will Be Helped By Over The Shop Grant
The owner of Midland Hardware in Rathdowney David Ryan says it will increase their busy customer base.
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Laois Councillor Backs Council Buying Derelict Town Centre Properties
Fine Gael Councillor for Rathdowney, John King feels it will add a new lease of life to the town centre.
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Midlands TD Calls For Public Access To Rare Disease Treatment
Skyclarys is the first approved therapy demonstrated to slow disease progression.
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Midlands MEP Launches EU Report Aimed At Speeding Up Housing Delivery
The report proposes measures to deliver a more strategic approach to environmental protection.
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IFA Urges Farmers To Sell Confidently As Beef Demand Strengthens
Declan Hanrahan expects summer food service demand to boost retail demand.
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Raffle Launched For Four Sold-Out Electric Picnic Tickets
The festival takes place in Stradbally this August.
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Laois Hotel Earns Place Among World’s Most Exceptional Luxury Stays
Ballyfin Demesne is among the recipients of the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown Awards.
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Midlands Hospice Secures Planning Permission
An Coimisiún Pleanala granted planning permission for the project.
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Gardai Investigating Firearm Incident In Offaly Town
It took place in Tullamore this morning.
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Offaly Town Highlighted As Ideal Business Location
GoSales Solutions in Edenderry is hiring workers.
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EU Launches Legal Action Against Ireland Over Peat Cutting Enforcement
The move by the European Commission was announced today.
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Gardai Attend Scene Of Westmeath Crash
It happened on the Ballymahon Road in Athlone.
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Laois Community Praised For Welcoming 42 Ukrainian Families
42 Ukrainian families moved into Rathdowney in December 2023.
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Man Charged Following Midlands Crime Probe
It comes following an investigation by the Laois Offaly Divisional Crime and Drugs Units.
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Laois Shopping Centre Hosts Free Heart And Hearing Health Checks
The screenings run from 9:30am to 4:30pm today.
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Midlands Training Boards Need Apprenticeship Support - Laois TD
He says it's difficult to find qualified people.
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Laois Among Four Counties Leading EV Sales
Meath and Kildare lead the country in electric vehicle ownership.
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Enoch Burke Considers Legal Action Over Employment Dismissal
Mr Burke says he intends to contest his dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School.
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100 New Jobs For Offaly
GoSales in Edenderry is expanding its workforce.