Midlands News from Monday, September 7th, 2026
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Offaly Firm Appointed To Deliver Major €9m Midlands Project
The THRIVE Connolly Barracks Reimagined project involves the regeneration of Connolly Barracks.
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House Prices Continue To Rise As Buyers Grow Cautious
According to the latest IPAV Property Price Barometer, national property prices increased by 3.6%.
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Irish Citizenship Comes With Capacity To Contribute To Society - Taoiseach
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan is proposing stricter citizenship rules.
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Up To 40,000 Tents Left Behind At Electric Picnic
Tents were once again left behind following the conclusion of EP.
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Revenue Seizes €238k Worth Of Contraband
A number of cannabis items were seized.
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Fianna Fáil TDs And Senators Gather In Offaly For Party Think-In
The two day event is taking place at the Tullamore Court Hotel.
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Westmeath Photographer Captures Katie Taylor’s Retirement Fight At Croke Park
The Bray fighter fought Flora Pili on Saturday night.
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Fiosrú Examines Death Of Young Man Following Garda Firearms Sting Operation
Evan Fitzgerald died in June 2025.
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Ryanair Calls For EU Flexibility Over Entry/Exit System
The system is used at the Schengen Area’s external borders to collect fingerprint data.
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IFA Calls For Expansion Of Farm Supports In Budget 2027
The IFA led a delegation last week to meet the Finance and Public Expenditure Ministers.
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"Unacceptable And Shocking" - Taoiseach Reacts To HSE Personal Data Breaches
Paper medical records were found abadoned across multiple sites all over the country.
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Offaly Hosting Midlands Palliative Care Alliance Launch
The event kicks off at 3pm at the Bridge House in Tullamore.
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Community Meeting Over Midlands Solar Farm Taking Place Tonight
Maganey Community Group says the plans will affect land, roads, and the broader community.
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Offaly Playing Host To Fianna Fail Think-In
All three of the country's largest parties are holding their think-ins this week.