Midlands News from Friday, September 18th, 2026
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Offaly Man To Complete Marathon Challenge In Honour of Ashling Murphy
John Healy is set to complete his 26th marathon to support the Ashling Murphy Memorial Foundation.
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Recruitment Of First-Ever Professors For Ireland's Technological Universities Launched
The initiative was launched by Minister James Lawless.
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Minister For Rural And Community Development Marks Two Official Openings And Launches In Laois
Dara Calleary visited Durrow in Laois on Wednesday.
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Offaly Soccer Club Granted Planning Permission For Facility Expansion
Paddy Maloney Park in Edenderry is set to improve its facilities.
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Offaly TD Warns Garda Protection For TDs Could Affect Public Access
Michael Healy Rae was attached in Dublin earlier this week.
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People in Laois Facing Extended Water Outage Today
Uisce Eireann says it's working to repair the issue in Portlaoise and its surrounding areas.
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Excitement Continues Over National Ploughing Championships 2027 Venue Reveal
The site is moving from Screggan in Tullamore to Boherkill Farm in Rathangan next year.
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Eurovision Participation Decisions Come Down To Money And Audience - Eurovision Author
Ireland won't be participating at next year's Eurovision Song Contest.
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Fiosrú Finds Gardaí Acted Lawfully Before Fatal M9 Crash
The incident last month killed five teenagers and left four injured.
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EU Agricultural Commissioner "Blown Away" By Ploughing - Anna Marie McHugh
The National Ploughing Championship's attracted over 243,000 visitors this year.
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HSE Accused Of Withholding Home Support Data With 5,600 On Waiting Lists
11,795 clients were served by the HSE's home support service in 2025.
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Over 27,500 Midlands Drivers Could Pay Hundreds More For Car Insurance
Drivers across the region with over three or more penalty points could face additional costs.
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Midlands Set For A Night Of Culture And Creativity
70 events are taking place to mark Culture Night.
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Westmeath Family Banned From Social Media Following Alleged Violent Incident
Members of the Ward family appeared before Athlone District Court this week.
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Laois TD Raises Concerns Over Lengthy Reserve Defence Forces Recruitment Process
Recruitment typically takes between 12 and 18 months.