Midlands News from Tuesday, July 21st, 2026
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Offaly Farmer Loses Faith In Government After Masked Raid
An incident at Seamus Farrell's house in Edenderry took place on July 11th.
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OPW Sites Offering Free Admission For Under 18's Next Month
Sites like Clonmacnoise and Emo Court are included in the scheme.
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Focus Ireland Highlights Impact Of Child Homelessness
Department of Housing figures for May show 115 children experiencing homelessness in the Midlands.
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Tate Extradition Case Sends “Message Of Hope” To Survivors - Domestic Abuse Charity
The two brothers were arrested over new criminal charges.
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Laois TD Calls For More Budget Support For Middle-Income Families
Willie Aird says many working families are under growing financial pressure.
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Midlands Car Insurance Costs Revealed
Offaly drivers faced the highest premiums in the region.
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Truck Overturns On Laois Motorway
It happened on Junction 17 on the M7 in Portlaoise.
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Man Left Hospitalised After Workplace Incident In Westmeath
The man was brought to Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
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AI Key Skill For Successful Candidates In Midlands HR Recruitment Drive
Tullamore founded Allpro People Group is creating 30 new jobs over the next 3 years across Ireland and the Middle East.
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Westmeath Woman Loses €60k Dublin Airport Injury Claim Against DAA
The court heard Imelda Cox slipped on de-icer fluid on the airport apron after a KLM flight.
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393 Midlands Homes Revived Through Vacant Property Grants
The scheme first launched in 2022.
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Planning Approved For New Battery Recycling Facility In Westmeath
Planning permission has been granted to KMK Metals by Westmeath County Council.
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Road Delays Expected Across Offaly This Week
The delays are expected to be in from tomorrow and last until Thursday.
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Government Considers Registration Plates For Cyclists
The proposal is being considered alongside new e-scooter rules taking effect next month.
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Offaly Farmer 'Angry And Terrified' During Masked Raid
An incident at the home of Edenderry's Seamus Farrell took place on July 11th.
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Overnight Water Restrictions In Laois
The restrictions will apply from 11pm to 7am each night.
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Planning Permission Refused For Lidl Supermarket in Midlands
Lidl Ireland were hoping to build a new store in Monksland, Athlone.
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Man Hospitalised Following Westmeath Hit And Run
The incident happened on the Lower Road in Athlone.
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Unveiling Of New Sinead O'Connor Waxwork Figure Postponed
The National Wax Museum says it's due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Westmeath Branch Of RNLI Holding Volunteering Evening
The Lough Ree branch are holding the open evenings this week.
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Westmeath Man Faces Application Of Bankruptcy Over Alleged €278k Debt
Alan Clancy is claimed to owe money in unpaid rent on the Oldcastle House Hotel in Meath.
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Midlands HR Company Announces 30 New Jobs
The new roles are to be created across the wider force overtime.
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High Speed Broadband Set For Laois
The 30 metre telecommunications mast will be at Trumera GAA Club.
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Councillors Support New Fund For Smaller Offaly Communities
An annual pot of €100k is being considered by elected reps in the county.