Midlands News from Friday, July 31st, 2026
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Offaly Man Jailed for 11 Years For Abusing Five Year Old Girl Over 12 Month Period
Explicit content warning.
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Tributes Paid To Westmeath Country Singer Ahead Of Funeral
Father of the Sheerin Family Band, Dan Sheerin is being remembered ahead of his funeral.
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Another Westmeath Player Wins Lotto Draw
The online EuroDreams player will win €2,000 a month for the next five years.
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Laois County Council Appoints New Head of Tourism
Lisa Molloy will also oversee the county's enterprise and economic development.
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Government Needs Stronger Road Safety Measures - IRVA
The Irish Road Victims Association is making the call after attending a roundtable discussion at Leinster House.
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National Steam Rally Returns To Laois
The Woodlands Estate in Stradbally hosts the 62nd edition of the event this Bank Holiday Weekend.
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Offaly Outdoor Swimming Pool Holding Community Open Day Tomorrow
The Shannon Bank Park in Banagher is hosting its full opening tomorrow.
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Bank Holiday Weekend Set To Bring Mixed Weather To Midlands
Offaly's Cathal Nolan, from Ireland's Weather Channel says there's a bit of everything in store.
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Laois Councillor Thanks Emergency Services For Quick Response Following Meadow Fire
Councillor Paddy Bracken is praising them for their work at the scene in Mountmellick's Smith's Field yesterday.
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117 Midlands Children Classified Homeless In June
The Department of Housing has released its latest homelessness figures.
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Investigation Into "Disturbing" Phone Calls Made To Female Councillors Underway
The AILG says around 70 of its female members have been subjected to the calls.
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Midlands Hospital Warning Of Long ED Wait Times
The HSE is asking people to consider their options in the event of non-emergency conditions.
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Westmeath Man Pleads Guilty To Assault and Theft
50 year old Peter Flynn with two addresses in Athlone said he "was on the streets starving with hunger."
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Westmeath Gardai Issue Bank Holiday Road Safety Appeal
They're asking motorists to slow down, stay off their phones, and to never ever drive under the influence.
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Laois Prison Undergoing Major Upgrade Ahead Of Expected Kinahan Extradition
A new gym and library are being installed in Portlaoise.
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Birr Vintage Week Celebrating Breastfeeding Through Photo Exhibition
"Milk and Motherhood" will be on display at the Birr Methodist Church this weekend.
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Emergency Services Tackle Laois Meadow Fire
Homeowners in Mountmellick had to evacuate yesterday evening.
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Fundraising Run Taking Place In Laois For Injured Teen
13 year old Thomas Crean Keogh has been hospitalised with serious injuries.