Midlands News from Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
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Offaly Councillor Says More Resources Needed For Midlands Gardaí
Cllr Aoife Masterson says tackling anti-social behaviour is becoming increasingly difficult due to staffing shortages.
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Kinahan Gang Member Sues State Over Prison Isolation And Mental Health
40-year-old Sean McGovern is held in solitary confinement at Portlaoise Maximum Security Prison.
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Plans Submitted For 38 New Homes In Westmeath
A final decision is due by December 14th.
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Midlands Businesses Shine At The Food Awards Ireland
Five businesses from Athlone were recognised.
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Westmeath Man Highlights Importance Of Preserving Ireland’s History For Future Generations
Athlone’s Gearóid O’Brien is set to receive the 2026 Heritage Hero Award tomorrow.
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30-Home Development Rejected Over Wastewater Capacity Concerns
Longford County Council turned down plans to build 30 new homes.
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Data Centres Sucking The Energy Off Irish Grid - Westmeath Councillor
It comes as the Rural Affairs Minister Dara Calleary launches the State's five year rural plan.
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Offaly Councillor Calls For Additional Prison In Midlands
Councillor Noel Cribbin feels it's needed to combat a lack of prison spaces in the Midlands.
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Offaly Farmer Fears Impact Of Halloween Fireworks On Horses
Pet owners are being advised to keep animals indoor.
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Government Launches ‘Our Rural Future’ Initiative To Boost Rural Ireland
The project aims to facilitate the delivery of capital projects at the regional level.
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Midlands Chocolatier Forced To Close For Christmas After Factory Fire
A fire broke out earlier this month at Bon Chocolatiers.
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Revenue Officers Seize Contraband Worth €111k
It follows various operations in the Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare Europort.
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Call For Midlands Prison As Anti-Social Behaviour Rises In Offaly
Councillor Shane Murray made the comments following incidents in Tullamore.
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174-Unit Laois Housing Development Put On Hold Following Appeal
A final decision will be made by An Coimisiún Pleanála early next year.
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Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Hijackings and Alleged Assaults In Offaly
The two incidents took place on Monday morning.
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Offaly Conference To Raise Mental Health Awareness In Traveller Community
The conference takes place in the Tullamore Court Hotel.