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• Laois Councillor Proposes Multipurpose Community Hall

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• Housing Starts Surge 176% In First Three Months Of 2026

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• Westmeath Woman Calls For Public To Back Charity Ice Cream Fundraiser

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• Seas Suas Warns Department Of Children Plans Could Damage Childcare Services

  The organisation is raising concerns following talks with the Minister.

• €20k Funding Going To Laois Walking Schemes

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• Midlands TD Questions If Kevin Bakhurst Is Right For RTÉ Role

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• Former Laois Olympian To Compete At First Ever Enhanced Games

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• Plans For Pipeline Project Across Midlands Progress To Next Stage

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• Irish Penal Reform Trust Calls For Prison Security Review After Inmate Death Report

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• Midlands Students Win Timber Design Awards

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• Location Chosen For Westmeath Outdoor Pool And Boardwalk Project

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• Westmeath Woman And Irish Detainees Returning Home After Israeli Detention

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• Midlands To Receive Nearly €180k For Farm Safety And Wellbeing Projects

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• Midlands Set For Mini Heat Wave Next Week

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