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• Over €1m Worth Of Illegal Cigarettes Seized In Offaly

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• Public Invited To Shape Future Of Midlands Rivers

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• TUS Marks 50 Years Of Design Education With Graduate Showcase Launch

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• Rose Of Tralee Backs Campaign Encouraging Girls Into Apprenticeships

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• Electric Keys Returns To Electric Picnic

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• Nursing Homes Group Says Government Ignoring Challenges Of Ageing Population

  An investigation is currently taking place into HIQA and Office of the Chief Inspector.

• Campaigners Urge Government To Tackle Pet Abuse In Coercive Control Cases

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• Longford Westmeath TD Slams Pressure On Service Shortfall For Aging Carers

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• Westmeath Car Company Manager Says Failed EV Training Centre 'Missed Opportunity'

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• Midlands MEP Welcomes Decision To Block Brazilian Beef from EU Markets

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• Midlands Lakes Get Favourable Review From EPA

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• Westmeath Councillor Calls For CCTV In Town Park

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