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Wednesday, 4 September 2019 14:00

An Athlone Veterinary Laboratory is set for a 9.23m expansion as part of a series of investments by the Department of Agriculture.

The development of the Coosan facility will create 15 new jobs — doubling the current capacity.

In total 33.5m is being allocated to projects in Westmeath, Sligo, Kilkenny and Cork.

Construction is due to get underway in 2025 and will take three years to complete.

National Ploughing Championships Launches 2026 Edition

The countdown is officially on to this year's event from September 15th to 17th in Screggan.
Government Reviewing Excise Cuts On Fuel - Enterprise Minister

The government is under increasing pressure to extend the supports.
Garda Instructors Face At Least Two Months Of Pursuit Driving Training

Mark Watkins says Garda instructors face at least seven weeks of specialist driving training.
485 Patients Waiting On Trolleys Across Irish Hospitals

Six people are waiting for beds in the midlands.
MEP Calls For ‘Attempted Murder’ Charge For Deliberate Wrong Way Motorway Driving

Billy Kelleher says current penalties fail to adequately reflect the gravity of the offence.
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Two Teenagers Killed In M9 Crash

Details of the other three teenagers’ funerals are expected to be confirmed over the coming days.
Two Men Left Hospitalised After Motorcycle Crash

The incident happened on the Ballinakill to Ballyouskill Road near Ballyragget.
Missing Midlands Teen Safely Found

Eddie Moroney had been missing since Tuesday.

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