Midlands News from Friday, August 7th, 2026
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Midlands Hotel Becomes Football Clubs Official Hotel Partner
Radisson Blu Athlone’s General Manager Fergus O’Donovan says they are delighted.
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ESB Networks Recruiting Up To 100 Qualified Electricians Nationwide
Successful candidates will join a highly skilled workforce.
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New Laois Domestic Violence Shelter Set To Grow In Size
The shelter is set to grow from eight to 10 units.
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Midlands Hospital Appoints New Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Yvonne Claffey brings more than 20 years' experience in acute hospital nursing.
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Midland Hospitals Record Mixed Trends In Agency Staffing Spend
The HSE says agency staff remain vital to safe services amid global staff shortages.
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Midlands Among Worst Regions For HSE Agency Overspending
Fresh figures reveal the HSE spent nearly €959.5 million on agency staff across the country in 2025.
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Man Released Without Charge After Midlands Shooting Arrest
A second man in his 20s was injured in the incident at a house in Ballinasloe, early on Monday.
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Tullamore Show: All You Need To Know
The 35th edition of the show takes place on Sunday.
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Offaly TD Calls On CCPC To Take Action On Overpriced Tickets
Tickets for next week's sold out Manchester United v Leeds United friendly at Croke Park are being resold online for seven times their original price.
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Retired Offaly GAA Referee Holding Charity Auction
Clara's Carthage Buckley is hosting a sports memorabilia auction in aid of Dochas Offaly Cancer Support Group.
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Midlands Patients Waited Nine Hours In EDs During First Half of 2026
9,474 of these patients were aged 75 years or over.