Midlands News from Thursday, October 29th, 2026
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STEM Subject Availability Still A Barrier To Careers Says Offaly Communicator
Eight in ten parents would continue to encourage their children to pursue STEM subjects.
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Shimmer Boy Crowned This Year’s New Local Hero
The Skibbereen act won in the competition's grand finale.
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Midlands Housing Completions Fall 4% Despite National Increase
Laois has recorded the largest decline across the region.
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Westmeath Councillor Calls For Designated Camper Van Parking Near Lakeshores
Lakeshore’s Summer Strategy revealed that 62 fines had been issued this year.
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Enoch Burke Hit With Fresh €30k Fine
Mr Burke is being ordered to provide the High Court with a statement of his means within 21 days.
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Emergency Services Respond To Westmeath 'Person In Water' Incident
A person entered the water in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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Donal Lunny’s Funeral To Take Place This Saturday
His funeral will be held in Newbridge.
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Public Meeting To Take Place Discussing Proposed IPAS Centre In Laois
The Durrow Community Council is organising the event.
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St Canice’s And Tullow Credit Unions Announce Merger
82,000 members will merge under one umbrella.
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Tánaiste Won’t Blame Anyone Over Patrick O’Donovan Briefing
Minister Patrick O'Donovan is currently recovering in hospital.
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New Aldi Store Opens In Westmeath Town
30 new jobs are set to be created at the store in Moate.
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Laois County Council Appoints Two New Directors Of Services
Pat Delaney and Pamela Tynan will be taking up the new roles.
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New 24/7 Automated Golf Facility Planned For Midlands
The Dew Sweep Golf Lounge will open in Tullamore in the coming months.
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Green Light Given To Laois Housing Development
The development of over 40 houses will be built in Ballycullenbeg.
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Public Meeting In Westmeath Town To Form Community Safety Network Today
It will take place in Moate this evening.