Midlands News from Thursday, August 6th, 2026
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Primary Schools Urged To Improve Lunch Facilities As Day Structure Review Looms
The Oireachtas Committee raised concerns over student overload and called for regular 15 minute breaks.
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No Further Staff Positions Expected For New Offaly Primary Care Centre
The new facility is expected to open in April or May.
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More Support Needed To Tackle Pelvic Floor Issues in Women's Sport
A report found that 53% of elite female athletes aged 15 to 20 experience symptoms.
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TV Show Looking For Build Volunteers In Offaly
DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland is taking its latest project to Walsh Island to help the Harte family.
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Offaly Rugby Club Seeks Permission For New Stands And Floodlights
A decision is due by September 24th.
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Team Ireland's Transplant Athletes Set For British Games
Athy's JP O'Neill will be involved.
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Westmeath Town Is Ireland's 5th Most Affordable For Students
The average monthly living cost in Athlone is €1,400.
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Family Of Carlow Woman Who Died In US Filed Civil Lawsuit Against Boat Owner
Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra was found unresponsive on a yacht in the Hamptons in August 2025.
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Approval Granted For Offaly Solar Substation And Cable
An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved the Colehill 110 kV substation.
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Liam O'Neill's Funeral To Take Place Saturday
The former GAA President died on Tuesday.
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ODVSS Supports Recommendation For Housing Of Domestic Violence Victims
It comes as the National Women's Council has published its action plan.
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Still No Available Properties Under HAP In Midlands
Athlone and Portlaoise were the two study areas included in the latest Locked Out Of the Market report.
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Longtime Manager Of Midlands Castle Passes Away
For decades Mr Stewart managed Charleville Castle in Tullamore.
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Kinahan Could Be In Custody In Laois In A Matter Days
Daniel Kinahan is expected to to be extradited within the next week.