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Midlands News
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Emergency Measures Needed To Protect Farming Industry
A European Election Candidate has described it as a "dying" industry.
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Concerns Over Impact Of Heavy Traffic On Westmeath Town
Athlone introduced a new one-way system into the town in 2018.
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Number Of Measles Cases In Ireland Still A Concern
Three cases have been found in the Dublin Midlands region.
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Tullamore Woman Leads Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
The Offaly teacher says she’s ready for the challenge of President of CCÉ.
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Delayed Payments For Farmers To Be Discussed At Public Meeting
The scheme is for farmers impacted by the flooding along the River Shannon.
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Increase In 'Keyboard Warriors' Engaged In Hate Speech - Nigerian Man In Laois
Gardaí say there's been a 12% increase in hate crime.
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Petition For Pedestrian Crossing In Laois Village Nears Target
It has received over 370 signatures so far.
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Laois Glamping Site Recognised For 'Consistently Great Reviews'
The site has picked up a Travelers' Choice Award.
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Westmeath Actress Lands Leading Role In New Series
Sky's new thriller will star the local actress.
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Just Over 50 Midlands Homes Available To Rent - Daft.ie
Westmeath has the largest number of those.
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Athlone Student Named Female Cycling Ambassador
Aishling has been honored at a ceremony in Dublin.
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Fine Gael Selects General Election Candidates For Longford-Westmeath
The candidates already sit in the Dáil and the Seanad, respectively.
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Calls To Build Westmeath School To Tackle Waiting Lists
A local councillor says existing schools are at capacity.
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Man Charged With Assault Of Elderly Woman In Westmeath Due Back In Court
He last appeared before the courts last week.
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12% Rise In Hate Crimes In 2023
That's according to new figures by Gardaí.
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Midlands Community Groups Encouraged To Apply For Just Transition Funding
The Regenerative Tourism And Replacement Scheme is worth a total of €17m to be divided up among various projects.
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Three People Arrested Following Drugs Seizure In Laois
Drugs were seized from the passengers of a car stopped by Gardaí.
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Betting Industry "Not Doing Enough" To Tackle Problem Gambling
It's estimated over 130,000 in Ireland can be classed as having a problem.
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Hoped UK Government Would "Be More Respectful" To Ireland With Immigration Along The NI Border
A Midlands North West Candidate has written to the First Minister of Northern Ireland.
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Two Possible Routes Have Been Identified For Greenway Serving Westmeath
The greenway will travel between Kilbeggan and Mullingar.
Sports
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Youth Participation In Sport "Incredibly Important" - Josephine Healion
The Team Ireland and Tullamore Paracyclist is preparing for this year's Paralympic Games.
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CCFL: Clara Meet Birr In Senior Division Offaly Town Derby
Willow Park's match with Ballinahown has been called off.
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Ambitious Offaly Will Start As Favourites Against Laois
Midlands 103 commentator Joe Troy looks forward to the meeting of the two midlands counties.
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"To Win With A Friend. . .It Was Great Week" - McIlroy On Zurich Victory With Lowry
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry return to action this week for the Wells Fargo Championship.
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Laois Need 'New Level' To Compete With Offaly - Jack Nolan
The two sides clash in a midlands derby this evening.
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Offaly No Longer Satisfied With Second Best - Ellee McEvoy
Greg Farrelly's team finished their Leinster campaign on a winning note on Sunday.
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Mullingar Town Keep Pressure On Willow Park In CCFL Senior Division
There were 21 goals across three games in the Senior Division over the weekend.
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Midlands GAA Club Left "Devastated" By Damage To Clubhouse
The incident happened between Sunday night and Monday morning.
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Kerry Defeat The Blow That Blew The Hole In Westmeath's Boat
Joe Fortune is reflecting on another disappointing weekend for the Lake County.
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Laois Leinster Campaign Ends With Positive Performance In Defeat To Kildare
Three goals from Kildare secured the Lilywhites victory in Manguard Park.
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Athlone Town Climb To Third After Treaty Clash
Town picked up a win against Treaty United yesterday.
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Offaly Ladies Laser Focused On Producing Performance To Close Out Provincial Championship
Greg Farrelly looks forward to the Faithful's last game in the Leinster Championship.
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Ex-Shinrone And Belmont Boss Targeting Westmeath With Down Hurlers
Trevor Fletcher looks forward to this weekend's Joe McDonagh Cup meeting.
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Laois Ladies Meet Kildare In Leinster Senior Championship
This weekend offers Laois their last chance at a provincial championship win this year.
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Kelly Calls For Offaly To Produce Clinical Edge
Johnny Kelly wants his side to focus on the conversion rate against Meath this weekend.
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Midlands Clubs In CCFL Action This Weekend
Six teams will be in action on Sunday.
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Westmeath Facing Wexford In Intermediate Final Warm-Up
The two sides have already qualified for the decider.
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From Retirement To Revival - Purcell Leading Laois To Promised Land Of Progress
After a difficult campaign last year, Paddy Purcell was considering calling it a day.
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Midlands Derby Headlines Leinster Minor Prelim Quarters
Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Kildare are playing for two spots in the provincial quarter-finals.
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There Was No Sense Of Panic - Johnny Kelly On Offaly's Recovery From Laois Loss
Kelly's side take on Meath in Trim this weekend.
Business News
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Laois Glamping Site Recognised For 'Consistently Great Reviews'
The site has picked up a Travelers' Choice Award.
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Just Over 50 Midlands Homes Available To Rent - Daft.ie
Westmeath has the largest number of those.
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Tara Mines To Reopen Next Month
Workers have accepted a deal brokered through the WRC.
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Results Of Ballot To Reopen Tara Mines Due Today
Workers at the mine were temporarily laid off last summer.
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Midlands EV Popularity Continues To Fall
Nationally, demand was down more than 40%.
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Group Performance In Q1 'In Line With Expectations' - Glanbia
The company has published its first quarter Interim Management Statement ahead of its AGM today.
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Bord Na Móna Deal With Amazon To 'Create Pathway' For Midlands Data Centres
It's the first business announced at Bord na Móna's new energy park.
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Just Transition Fund Needs 'Re-Launching' - Irish Rural Link
The scheme has fallen under fire since an €18m investment was announced last week.
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National Ploughing Association Appoints New President, Chair And Vice-Chair
Five new appointees were announced today.
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Westmeath Cafe Customers Reluctant To Take Home Cans After DRS Implementation
The Deposit Return Scheme has faced broad criticism from businesses in the midlands.
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"Sustainability Is The Way Forward" - New Refill Mill Owner
Kim Darby took over the store yesterday.
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Popular Westmeath Store To Reopen
The store closed in March.
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Midlands Taxi Numbers See Significant Drop Since 2019
23 counties have seen a reduction in the past five years.
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Century-Old Westmeath Business To Close
It first started operating in 1911.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Westmeath Actress Lands Leading Role In New Series
Sky's new thriller will star the local actress.
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Countdown On For Bambie Thug's Eurovision Performance
They'll be hoping to see Ireland through to the final.
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Sharon Shannon Kicking Off Laois Trad Festival
Laois will welcome many Trad Musicians over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
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'Go Purple' Today For Victims Of Domestic Abuse
Today marks the fourth 'Go Purple Day' event.
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'If Something Is Off, Check It Out' - Offaly Nurse On Heart Fault Awareness Week
The Bump Up The Pump campaign runs until Sunday.
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Laois Family Fundraiser For Cancer Research Doubles Goal
An original target of €2,000 had been set.
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Photos From "Hope Grows for Declan Rogers" Fundraiser
Aishling Rafferty, Colm Bourke and Martin Goulding were among the stars who took part in a the benefit night.
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Westmeath Students Set For Trip On RNLI 'Access For All' Boat
It will come as part of a tour of the station.
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Midlands Student Wins Two Awards For Research On Energy Crisis
One award was the Runner Up for the overall Best Project.
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Offaly €150k Scratch Winner Is A Repeat Winner
They've won on scratch cards on two other occasions.
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Noah Kahan, Calvin Harris And Kylie To Headline Electric Picnic 2024
The Laois festival has just announced the lineup.
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Nine Finalist Spot For The Midlands In Digital Town Awards
The ceremony will be held in Athlone next month.
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Late Laois Two-Year-Old's Organs Used To Save Three Children
Hannah Kealy's mum is asking people to consider donating their organs.
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'Pleasant' Mother And Daughter The Winners Of €150k Offaly Scratch Card
The pair picked up the biggest prize on the ticket.
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Over 150 Midlands Businesses On Board For LOFFA Rainbow Day
This year represents the fourth edition of the annual event.
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Offaly Lotto Player Bags €150k Winning Ticket
More details to follow.
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Midlands Children Raise Over €19k On National Pyjama Day
The donations will go to autism support and eco-education initiatives.
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Report Finds Laois Town Can Be "More Than The Electric Picnic Site"
The report is looking at the town's viability for tourism.
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Electric Picnic Line-Up To Be Revealed This Week
The festival returns to Stradbally this August.
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Rock Legends 'The Cult' To Headline Forest Fest
The UK band completes this year's list of headliners.