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A piece of the Space X rocket Falcon 9 is due to make impact.

An explosion the equivalent of 3 tonnes of TNT is set to rock the moon today.

A piece of the Space X rocket Falcon 9 is due to make impact with the lunar surface after veering off course 19 months ago.

The collision is not expected to have an impact on earth, but astronomers are watching closely to see if it reveals any unknown facts about our moon.

Seanie Morris, member of the Midlands Astronomy club says there's no immediate danger to earth:

Keith Barry Bringing Anniversary Tour To Athlone

He'll be taking to the stage in Athlone's Dean Crowe Theatre on November 21st.
Offaly Business Shortlisted For Business And Finance Awards

Glenisk is nominated for the Innovation Award and Brand of the Year.
Laois Man Involved In Mosque Attack Jailed For Seven Years

Darren Gorman, of O’Moore Place in Portlaoise recieved sentence today.
Longford-Westmeath TD Calls For Ophthalmology Services Vacancy To Be Filled

Fine Gael's Micheál Carrigy says patients are currently travelling to Dublin for services.
Tanaiste Says Previous Government's Climate Policy Approach Slowed EU Just Transition Jobs

A new €30 million fund for Midlands counties was launched in February this year.
ESRI Report Highlights Higher Sexual Violence Risks for Bisexual People And Gay Men

Lucas Crosse of Midlands LGBT+ Project discusses new ESRI findings on sexual violence, towards bisexual people and gay men.
Custody Capacity Of Westmeath Garda Station Cut In Half

Athlone Garda Station has had to close two of its detention cells.
Search For Laois Man Taking Place Tomorrow

Volunteers are being asked to gather in the Square in Rathdowney.

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