Midlands News from Monday, June 8th, 2026
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IBAL Says Tidy Towns Groups Can Only Do So Much
Portlaoise has slipped in its yearly rankings for littering.
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Midlands Superintendent Pays Tribute To Departing Crime Prevention Officer
Sergeant Graham Kavanagh is retiring following 31 years of service.
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60 New Jobs For Offaly As Grant Invests €8m In Expansion
Grant is located in Birr.
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IRHA President Criticises RSA Despite Increase In Learner Permit Numbers
Offaly saw the largest increase in numbers over the past 12 months.
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Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €306k
4.5 kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €92,500 was seized.
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Gardaí Respond To Open Letter From Midlands Africa Support Groups
Both groups in Laois and Offaly signed an open letter following the death of Yves Sakila.
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New Intellectual Disability Designated Centre Opens In Laois
It's designed to promote dignity, independence and community inclusion.
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Best In Class Celebrated At Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards
This year's sold out gala event took place at the Tullamore Court Hotel.
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Man Due In Court This Afternoon Over Laois Assault
He's before Portlaoise District Court this afternoon.
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Irish Peatland Society Gathering In Offaly This Week
This year's theme focuses on transitioning to renewable energy.
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Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Graffiti Damage At Historical Laois Site
The incident is believed to have happened between late April and early May.
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Offaly Company Announces €8m Investment
The company’s headquarters is in Birr.
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Gardaí Appeal For Information After Sheep And Lambs Stolen In Offaly
The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning.
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Laois Housing Plan For 74 Homes Resubmitted After 2024 Refusal
The site is situated in Portarlington.
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Westmeath School Appeals For Enrolments To Retain Two Teacher Status
Emper National School needs 14 new pupils.
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Mixed Fortunes For Midlands Towns In Latest Litter Rankings
Athlone and Mullingar have made jumps in the IBAL standings.
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Midlands Carers In Focus As National Carers Week Gets Underway
An estimated 32,000 people provide care for loved ones across the Midlands.
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Gardaí Investigating Alleged Shots Fired In Laois
The incident happened on Sunday.
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Westmeath Retail Worker Sentenced To Eight Months For Violent Assault
The accused is pleading guilty to multiple charges of assault and criminal damage.
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Two Midlands Lotto Players Win Big In Saturday Night Draw
Laois and Westmeath are home to lotto winners after the weekend.
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Man Hospitalised After Serious Laois Assault
A man in his 40s has been arrested and is being held at a garda station in Laois.