Midlands News from Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
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Gardaí Issue Public Appeal Over Missing Westmeath Teenager
Chloe Spencer has been reported missing since Sunday.
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Clothing And Footwear Repair Voucher Scheme "Needs to Happen" - Laois Fashion Designer
The Department of the Environment will pilot clothing and footwear repair vouchers next year.
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Special Concert To Launch Friends Of Esker Arts Set For This Month
"Stones in His Pockets" is coming to Tullamore this month.
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Energy Efficiency Roadshow Comes To Laois This Afternoon
The Neighbourhood Energy Clinic takes place at the Woodgrove this afternoon.
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Laois Soccer Club Plans New Clubhouse And Changing Facilities
Arlington Football Club are making plans to redevelop their club grounds.
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Westmeath Hotel Reopening After Norovirus Outbreak
Glasson Lakehouse Hotel is open tomorrow.
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Eight Legal Aid Certificates Issued In Laois Amid Solicitors’ Boycott
Eight of 179 certificates issued in Laois since courts returned from their summer breaks.
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Ireland Still Faces STEM Gender Gap Despite Strong PISA Results
Ireland continues to be a leading performer in education internationally.
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Just Five Of 25 Promised Psychosis Teams Operating Nationally
According to the health service, people in the Midlands are being supported by a team based in Meath.
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GAA ‘Not Ready’ For Proposed Integration With LGFA And Camogie Association
Mary McAleese resigned as chair of the Gaelic Games Integration Steering Group.
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Offaly Firefighter's 9/11 Memorial Trip Delayed For A Second Day
Phil Keegan along with 40 firefighters were due to fly to New York yesterday.
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Drone Incident Evidence Of "Maximum Impact With Minimum Input" - Midlands Defence Expert
A large black drone was spotted off the East coast by an Aer Lingus pilot yesterday.
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Drive-Thru Coffee Shop Applicants Appeal Westmeath County Council Decision
Int Inv GP Ltd is looking to overturn a decision by local planners.
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Midlands MEP "Confident" CAP Fund Can Meet Farmers Needs
Barry Cowen believes alternative funding streams can be found to recover a potential loss of money.
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Man Due In Court Over Serious Midlands Assault
A man in his 20s was left in a critical condition after the incident on Monday.
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Laois Farmer Wins Land Mobility Award
Liam Barton was also a finalist in the Young Farmer of the Year category.