Midlands News from Thursday, August 20th, 2026
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Irish Rail Temporarily Re-Introduce Tea Trolley To Midlands Services
Stations on the Dublin to Galway service will see a phased pilot return of the trolley.
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Offaly Rugby Club To Host Charity Event With Irish Rugby Legends
The event takes place at the Tullamore Court Hotel from 7:00pm tomorrow evening.
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Farmers Warn Of Serious Consequences If Livestock Ferry Capacity Isn’t Restored
Brittany Ferries will end livestock transport services from Ireland to mainland Europe from September.
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Offaly Man Running Ultra Marathon To Raise Funds For Neighbor's Surgery
Birr;'s John Bulfin is taking on the challenge this September to raise funds for Abi Markey
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National Ploughing Championships Launches 2026 Edition
The countdown is officially on to this year's event from September 15th to 17th in Screggan.
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Government Reviewing Excise Cuts On Fuel - Enterprise Minister
The government is under increasing pressure to extend the supports.
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Garda Instructors Face At Least Two Months Of Pursuit Driving Training
Mark Watkins says Garda instructors face at least seven weeks of specialist driving training.
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485 Patients Waiting On Trolleys Across Irish Hospitals
Six people are waiting for beds in the midlands.
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MEP Calls For ‘Attempted Murder’ Charge For Deliberate Wrong Way Motorway Driving
Billy Kelleher says current penalties fail to adequately reflect the gravity of the offence.
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Funeral Arrangements Announced For Two Teenagers Killed In M9 Crash
Details of the other three teenagers’ funerals are expected to be confirmed over the coming days.
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Two Men Left Hospitalised After Motorcycle Crash
The incident happened on the Ballinakill to Ballyouskill Road near Ballyragget.
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Missing Midlands Teen Safely Found
Eddie Moroney had been missing since Tuesday.
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School Bus Services At Risk Of Standstill Despite €7m In Fuel Supports
Contractors are warning that soaring diesel prices are making it difficult.