Midlands News from Friday, August 21st, 2026
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Hundreds Gather For Funeral Of Joey Carthy In Kildare
Joey Carthy was one of five teenagers killed after their car was driven the wrong way on the M9.
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Drought Aid Measures Need To Go Further - Laois IFA Chair
The Agriculture Minister has authorised small livestock farms to commence land mowing from today.
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Motorbike Run Organised For Carlow Crash Victim
Jackson Singh remains hospitalized after being struck by a stolen pickup.
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Gardaí Warn Against Drug Driving After Driver Caught At 169km/h In Laois
A motorist tested positive for the drug in a roadside test and was arrested and charged.
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Rose Of Tralee Winner Set For Grand Homecoming Tonight
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh was named Rose of Tralee on Tuesday night.
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100MW Battery Energy Storage Station Gets Planning Approval In Offaly
Offaly County Council approved the application, subject to 13 conditions.
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Midlands Heavy Goods Mechanic Encouraging Other Women To Take Up The Role
Caitlyn Maguire from Westmeath says she always wanted to work with her hands.
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Hauliers Call For Early Dail Recall To Suspend Fuel Measures
IRHA President, Rosenallis's Ger Hyland says not recalling it would be "political madness."
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Midlands Students Receive Leaving Cert Results
The wait is over for students across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
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Prayer Vigil For Midlands M9 Collision Victims Tonight
A GoFundMe has also been set up.