Midlands News from Thursday, August 13th, 2026
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Record Audiences for Midlands 103 and South East Radio
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Over 73K Raised To Help Westmeath Man In US After E-Bike Accident
Mullingar's Derek Coughlan, who is based in Florida, is currently in intensive care where he is stable after August 1st's incident.
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Amhrán Na Laoch Songwriting Competition Confirmed For Irish Music Month
Hot Press and the IBI are running the competition.
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Westmeath Art Festival Returns This Weekend
Art Faoin Aer is returning for its second year to Belvedere House in Mullingar,
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New Affordable Purchase Scheme Makes Homes Available In Westmeath
Westmeath County Council is welcoming applications for the houses at Coola Meadows in Kilbeggan.
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Midlands Historic Houses Open Their Doors For National Heritage Week
Historic Houses of Ireland is organising free exhibitions, tours and walks at historic grounds.
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Over Half Of Cigarette Packs In Westmeath Town Avoid NIDP
The Empty Pack Survey by JTI Ireland, has found 53% of cigarette packs surveyed in Athlone avoided tax so far this year.
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Midlands MEP To Host Livestock Export Crisis Meeting
The meeting will take this Saturday at the Athlone Springs Hotel.
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Plans Submitted For Redevelopment Of Former Westmeath Nightclub
Zirbac DLK Limited are looking to construct 27 new apartments.
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Midlands 103 Celebrate Biggest Ever Daily Audience
Latest independent research shows 82,000 adults tune in every day.
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Uisce Éireann Continues Conservation Appeal
Operations are continuing in Offaly and Laois.
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Agriculture Minister Must Convene Fodder Crisis Committee - IFA
The Irish Farmers Association is warning drought conditions will have a knock on effect for farmers.
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Repak Issue Final Call For Resource Awards 2026
Groups across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath have until August 31st to enter.
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Offaly Councillor Calls For Housing To Be Prioritsied Over Data Centres
A 710MW gas power station is proposed for Derrygreenagh.
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Lidl Appeals Refusal Of Proposed Midlands Store
Planning permission was refused last month.
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Legal Deserts Emerging Across The Midlands
No trainee solicitors were in Laois last year.
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Gardaí Investigate Arson Attack In Westmeath
No injuries are being reported.
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Status Yellow High Temperature Warning Remains In Effect Across Midlands
Laois, Offaly and Westmeath continue to be part of the warning.
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Laois Senator Highlights Prison Overcrowding Issues
This comes following the arrival of Daniel Kinahan to Portlaoise Prison.
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Midlands Minister Promises Billion Euro Flood Defence Investment By 2030
Robert Troy says the State has spend around €250m since 2020.