Midlands 103
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Midlands 103 is the independent local radio station serving counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
The verdict was delivered in the Central Criminal Court this afternoon.
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#Laois
#Ballyfin
#Court
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Jury Delivers Not Guilty Verdict By Reason Of Insanity In Laois Murder Trial
American Henry McGowan was found to be having a psychotic episode when he strangled his Father.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/jury-delivers-not-guilty-verdict-by-reason-of-insanity-in-laois-murder-trial/
about 10 hours ago
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The Anti-Hunt Ball took place during the Laois Hunt Annual Ball to promote cruelty free alternatives such as drag hunting and scent work.
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#Laois
#Protesters
#Hunting
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Laois Protesters Host Anti-Hunt Ball
Animal welfare representatives attended.
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about 10 hours ago
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The jury in the trial of an American man who is accused of murdering his Father has heard both sides' closing remarks today.
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#Laois
#Ballyfin
#Court
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Jury For Laois Murder Trial Told Evidence Points "One-Way"
Henry McGowan from Brooklyn, New York is pleading not guilty to murdering his 66 year old Father.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/jury-for-laois-murder-trial-told-evidence-points-one-way/
about 11 hours ago
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The incident took place at approximately 1.45pm on the N52 at the Arden roundabout in Tullamore and the road is currently closed.
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#Offaly
#TullamoreCrash
#BreakingNews
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Emergency Services At Scene Of Offaly Crash
The Tullamore road is currently closed.
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about 11 hours ago
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The family of Stephen Loughnane are questioning why he's spent almost five years in an isolation unit.
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#mentalhealth
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Family Of Midlands Man Seek Answers On Psychiatric Care System Gaps
Roscrea's Stephen Loughnane has spent almost five years in an isolation unit and is currently held in Portrane.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/family-of-midlands-man-seek-answers-on-psychiatric-care-system-gaps/
about 12 hours ago
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Delvin's South Hill House once operated as a special school by the Sisters of Mercy.
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#Westmeath
#Delvin
#forsale
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Westmeath Mansion Worth Over ā¬1.7m Hits Housing Market
Delvin's South Hill House used to house a special school and is being offered in four lots.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/westmeath-mansion-worth-over-e1-7m-hits-housing-market
about 12 hours ago
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Mr Muhammed's solicitor is expected to provide the court with a complete psychiatric report in the coming weeks.
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#Westmeath
#Athlone
#GardaĆ
#Court
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Man Charged Over Westmeath Garda Station Attack Expected To Bring Full Bail Application
38 year old Adil Muhammed will be back in court later this month.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/man-charged-over-westmeath-garda-station-attack-expected-to-bring-full-bail-application/
about 17 hours ago
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Leavy's Centra in Tullamore was cited in December by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
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#Offaly
#Tullamore
#Centra
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Offaly Retailer Fined For Breaching Consumer Law
Conor McGregor and Suzanne Jackson were also hit with notices.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/offaly-retailer-fined-for-breaching-consumer-law/
about 18 hours ago
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Athlone Councillor Aengus O'Rourke and his fellow local reps are looking to turn the eleven acres of land in Lissywollen into a recreational facility if acquired from the OPW.
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#Westmeath
#Athlone
#Lissywollen
#OPW
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Fate Of Former Westmeath IPAS Centre In Hands Of OPW - Aengus O'Rourke
Councillors are seeking to acquire the land in Lissywollen off the OPW for the use of a recreational facility.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/fate-of-former-ipas-centre-in-hands-of-opw-aengus-orourke
1 day ago
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Alison Spittle turned to weight loss injections after a serious cellulitis infection progressed to septicemia.
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#Westmeath
#Tyrellspass
#Comedy
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Westmeath Comedian Shares Journey From Diet Culture To New Stand-Up Show
Alison Spittle will be on her new tour next month.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/westmeath-comedian-shares-journey-from-diet-culture-to-new-stand-up-show/
1 day ago
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Former Presidential candidate Gareth Sheridan will be one of the guest speakers.
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#Westmeath
#Athlone
#TEDx
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Westmeath Town To Hold First TEDx Event
The talk gets underway at 7pm tomorrow.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/westmeathtown-to-hold-first-tedx-event/
1 day ago
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Sherin Abraham worked as a nurse at Esker RĆ Nursing Home in Clara, with her cousin and colleague settng up a GoFundme.
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#Offaly
#Clara
#GoFundMe
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Over ā¬20k Raised For Family Of Midlands Nurse After Sudden Passing
Over 700 people have donated to a Go Fund Me to support the family of Sherin Abraham.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/over-e20k-raised-for-family-of-midlands-nurse-after-sudden-passing/
1 day ago
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Former Army Ranger, Portarlington's Cathal Berry is welcoming the measure and says more must be done to tackle issues in the Defence Forces.
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#DefenceForces
#recruitment
#Citizenship
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Fast Track Citizenship Proposed For Immigrants Serving In Defence Forces
The proposal is aimed at increasing recruitment numbers in the Irish military.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/fast-track-citizenship-proposed-for-immigrants-serving-in-defence-forces/
1 day ago
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GardaĆ in Laois say they are continuing to investigate the February thefts.
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#Laois
#Portlaoise
#Thefts
#BeforeTheCourts
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GardaĆ Investigating Spate Of Laois Thefts
Clothing was among the items stolen.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/gardai-investigating-spate-of-laois-thefts/
1 day ago
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The Midlands Schoolboy/Girls League planned to develop four new playing pitches, two grass pitches and two synthetic all weather pitches.
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#Offaly
#Clara
#Tubber
#Soccer
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Plans For 27-Acre Midlands Soccer Facility Rejected
Midlands Schoolboy/Girls League's proposed centre of excellence has been turned down.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/sports/plans-for-27-acre-midlands-soccer-facility-rejected/
1 day ago
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Ferbane's Seamus Dooley, Assistant General Secretary of the NUJ is calling for robust measures to protect journalism against AI.
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#Offaly
#Ferbane
#journalism
#AI
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NUJ Warn Oireachtas AI Threatening Journalism
Assistant General Secretary of the NUJ, Ferbane's SĆ©amus Dooley has spoken to the AI Committee.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/nuj-warn-oireachtas-ai-threatening-journalism
2 days ago
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Ciaran Reilly now manages criminal rehab group The Alternative Project and says the numbers have hit a crisis point.
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#Laois
#Portlaoise
#prison
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Former Portlaoise Prison Assistant Governor Criticises Psychiatric Prisoner Numbers
38 people are being held in prisons currently.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/psychiatric-prisoner-numbers-hit-crisis-point-former-assistant-governor-portlaoise-prison/
2 days ago
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Ciaran Mullooly is joining calls for the Bord Bia Chair to step down over his company using Brazilian beef.
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#BordBia
#Safety
#foodlabeling
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"Clarity, Honesty And Fairness Must Come Before Profits" - Midlands MEP
It comes as Dawn Farm Foods is importing beef from Brazil.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/clarity-honesty-and-fairness-must-come-before-profits-midlands-mep
2 days ago
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A GoFundMe page has been set up by Clara Ladies Football Club and has raised over ā¬158,000 so far.
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#Offaly
#Clara
#CommunitySupport
#Fundraiser
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Offaly Teen's Family Stunned By Communities Support
She is currently receiving care in Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/offaly-teens-family-stunned-by-communities-support/
2 days ago
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A jury at the Central Criminal Court will decide rule on whether he satisfies the criteria for a special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.
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#Laois
#Ballyfin
#Court
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Man Accused Of 5 Star Hotel Laois Murder Pleads Not Guilty
Henry McGowan killed his father in Ballyfin Demesne in November 2024.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/man-accused-of-5-star-hotel-laois-murder-pleads-not-guilty/
3 days ago
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The incident took place in the Teffia Park area of Longford Town yesterday evening at around 9pm.
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Two Men Hospitalized Following Assault In Midlands
Two men have been seriously injured following the assault in Longford Town yesterday evening.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/two-men-hospitalized-following-assault-in-midlands/
3 days ago
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Longford Westmeath TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has issued a warning to local authorities that building on land prone to flooding will no longer be tolerated.
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#Westmeath
#BoxerMoran
#FloodingMidlands
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If You Build On A Floodplain, I Won't Protect You - OPW Minister
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has issued a warning to local authorities.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/if-you-build-on-a-floodplain-i-wont-protect-you-opw-minister/
3 days ago
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It happened at a house in Portlaoise, sometime between 8:00am on the 25th of January and 11:40am on Saturday.
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#Burglary
#Laois
#Portlaoise
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GardaĆ Investigate Laois Burglary
Gardening tools were stolen from a shed.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/gardai-investigate-laois-burglary1/
3 days ago
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The Friends of Cornafulla, Clonmacnoise and the Shannon Callows Group insists it's in favour of renewable energy.
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#Laois
#Offaly
#Westmeath
#Clonmacnoise
#Drumlosh
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"The Right Action In The Wrong Location" - Action Group Campaigning Against Midlands Windfarm
BNM and SSE Renewables are working to develop a windfarm near Clonmacnoise.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/the-right-action-in-the-wrong-location-action-group-campaigning-against-midlands-windfarm/
3 days ago
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Courtney Rosney is speaking up on the case of her father Ivan in tonight's RTE documentary on the psychiatric care crisis in Irish prisons.
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#Offaly
#Ferbane
#documentary
#prisons
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Family of Offaly Father Seek Publication Of Report Into Death
The family of Ferbane's Ivan Rosney is to appear in a RTE documentary into the psychiatric care crisis in Irish prisons.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/family-of-offaly-father-seek-publication-of-report-into-death/
3 days ago
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Investigations regarding all seizures are in progress.
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#Laois
#Offaly
#Westmeath
#Revenue
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Revenue Seizes Over ā¬105k In Midlands, Kilkenny, Dublin And Rosslare
The detections were achieved through risk profiling and operations guided by intelligence.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/revenue-seizes-over-e105k-in-midlands-kilkenny-dublin-and-rosslare/
3 days ago
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A woman in her 30s has been arrested following Sunday's seizure.
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#CarlowTown
#GardaĆ
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GardaĆ Make ā¬1.7m Midlands Drug Seizure
Suspects heroin and cannabis were discovered in Carlow Town on Sunday
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/gardai-make-e1-7m-midlands-drug-seizure/
4 days ago
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Clara LGFA has started a fundraiser for Miya Connolly Loonam who was injured in a crash outside Clara last week.
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#Offaly
#Clara
#Gofundme
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Over ā¬150k Raised For Offaly Teen's Recovery
Clara LGFA has started a fundraiser for Miya Connolly Loonam who was injured in a crash outside Clara.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/over-e150k-raised-for-offaly-teens-recovery
4 days ago
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Both individuals were held temporarily but released without charges, and the incident remains under investigation.
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#Offaly
#Tullamore
#GardaĆ
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Two Men Arrested Following Guns And Ammunition Seizure In Midlands
The incident took place on Thursday evening.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/two-men-arrested-following-guns-and-ammunition-seizure-in-midlands/
4 days ago
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Demonstrations against Larry Murrin moved to the Agricultural Minister Martin Heydon's constituency office in Newbrige over the weekend and Laois farmer's are meeting tonight to call for Mr Murrins resignation.
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#IFA
#BordBia
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Laois IFA Hold AGM To Demand Bord Bia Chairās Resignation
Mr Murrin's company, Dawn Farm Foods, has been importing beef from Brazil.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/laois-ifa-hold-agm-to-demand-bord-bia-chairs-resignation/
4 days ago
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He smashed the front and back windows of his former partnerās car at Carraig Oir, Moate, Westmeath, during the early hours of May 25, 2024.
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#Westmeath
#Moate
#MidlandsNews
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Westmeath Man Pleads Guilty To Attacking Ex-Girlfriends Car
The 26 year old smashed the front and back windows of his former partnerās car.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/westmeath-man-pleads-guilty-to-attacking-ex-girlfriends-car/
4 days ago
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Over the last five years, ā¬20.7 million has been invested by the government in legal assistance for international protection cases.
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#Offaly
#LegalAid
#Money
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Legal Aid Costs For International Protection Cases Jumps 429% Since 2020
Carol Nolan doesn't believes money is not being spent wisely by government.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/legal-aid-costs-for-international-protection-cases-jumps-429-since-2020/
4 days ago
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Latest figures show Offaly ranks among the bottom counties nationwide, with just a 1-in-56 chance of meeting a partner this Valentineās.
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#Valentines
#Laois
#Offaly
#Westmeath
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Love Luck Varies Across The Midlands This Valentineās Day
Nightlife options and dating-app activity influence the latest stats.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/entertainment/love-luck-varies-across-the-midlands-this-valentines-day/
4 days ago
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Construction of the new Dunamase College facility in Portlaoise may be tendered within the next two years.
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#Laois
#Portlaoise
#Schools
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Education Minister Confirms Tender For Major Expansion Of Laois School
Planning permission has been approved for the new Dunamase College in Portlaoise.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/education-minister-confirms-tender-for-major-expansion-of-laois-school/
4 days ago
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Construction is expected to be complete in Easter.
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#Portlaoise
#KolbSpecialSchool
#Laois
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End In Sight - Quarter Century Wait For New Laois School Nearly Over
Kolbe Special School plans have the green light.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/end-in-sight-quarter-century-wait-for-new-laois-school-nearly-over/
4 days ago
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Remembrance and recovery will be the focus at Portiuncula University Hospital this evening.
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#Ballinasloe
#Portiuncula
#Remembrance
4 days ago
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Anne OāConnor of Secret Valley Zoo rescued the hand reared cat, which couldnāt survive in the wild.
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#Laois
#Offaly
#Westmeath
#Rescue
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Wild Cat Rescued After Appearing In Midlands Garden
Zeus the African Wild Cat was discovered in Roscommon.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/wild-cat-rescued-after-appearing-in-midlands-garden/
6 days ago
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Mr Murrin appeared before an Oireachtas hearing yesterday.
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#Laois
#BordBia
#Oireachtas
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Concerns Raised Over Suitability Of Bord Bia Chair
Laois IFA Chair Henry Burns believes Dawn Farm Foods is unclear about the source of its produce.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/concerns-raised-over-suitability-of-bord-bia-chair/
6 days ago
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Fresh calls have been made for 24-hour operations at Edenderry Garda station following the fatal December arson attack.
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#Offaly
#Edenderry
#GardaĆ
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Offaly TD Highlights āOverwhelming Needā For Extra GardaĆ In Edenderry
Edenderry Garda Station currently operates on a 9-5 basis.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/offaly-td-highlights-overwhelming-need-for-extra-gardai-in-edenderry/
6 days ago
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Hildegarde Naughton says when it comes to assessment of need changes will be done through consultation.
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#Portlaoise
#Education
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Education Minister Stands Over Special School Enrolment System
Hildegarde Naughton has been touring Laois schools today.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/education-minister-stands-over-special-school-enrolment-changes/
6 days ago
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A young woman was rushed to CHI in Crumlin in Dublin in a critical condition from the crash.
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#Offaly
#crash
#Witness
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Offaly GardaĆ Renew Appeal For Witnesses To Collision
The collision, involved a car and two pedestrians.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/offaly-gardai-renew-appeal-for-witnesses-to-collision/
7 days ago
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Willie Aird believes its Chair, Larry Murrin began importing brazilian beef through his company Dawn Farm Foods because the price of beef in Ireland was going up.
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#WillieAird
#BordBia
#Laois
#LaoisTD
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Bord Bia Has āTorn the Heart Out of Irish Farmingā - Laois TD
Willie Aird addressed the chair of Bord Bia in a meeting.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/bord-bia-has-torn-the-heart-out-of-irish-farming-laois-td/
7 days ago
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The plans are to maintain and operate the existing 80 metre mast, together with all ancillary infrastructure, for up to five years.
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#Laois
#MeteoroligicalMast
#PlanningPermission
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Laois County Council Approves 80-Metre Weather Mast
There was a number of objections against the planning application.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/laois-county-council-approves-80-metre-weather-mast/
7 days ago
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GardaĆ are leading a joint operation on Lough Ree to analyse the scene this morning.
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#Westmeath
#LoughRee
#Garda
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GardaĆ Return To Westmeath Island Where Human Remains Were Discovered
Human remains were found in Lough Ree earlier this week.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/gardai-leads-analysis-operation-on-westmeath-island-where-human-remains-were-discovered/
7 days ago
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Carol Nolan says Larry Murrin no longer has the confidence of farmers or consumers.
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#Offaly
#Laois
#Westmeath
#BordBia
#Farming
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Offaly TD Joins Chorus Calling For Resignation Of Bord Bia Chair
Larry Murrin appeared before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee in Leinster House yesterday.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/offaly-td-joins-chorus-calling-for-resignation-of-bord-bia-chair/
7 days ago
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Laois County Council confirmed the Sophia House issues remain unresolved and a new partner is being sought.
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#Laois
#Council
#Refuge
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Fresh Start For Laois Domestic Violence Refuge As New Partner Sought
The construction funding deadline has been rescheduled until March 1st.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/fresh-start-for-laois-domestic-violence-refuge-as-new-partner-sought/
7 days ago
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Olympic boxer Grainne Walsh will also be attending.
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#Laois
#RoseofTralee
#IWish
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Rose of Tralee To Headline I Wish Festival
The festival takes place at the RDS in Dublin this evening.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/rose-of-tralee-to-headline-i-wish-festival/
7 days ago
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It follows last year's decision to downgrade hospital services after several infants suffered oxygen loss to the brain.
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#Laois
#Offaly
#Westmeath
#Portiuncula
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Portiuncula Hospital Opens New Maternity Outpatient Facility
The Hospital unveiled its new outpatient facility last month.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/portiuncula-hospital-opens-new-maternity-outpatient-facility/
7 days ago
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Anyone with information on Gigiās whereabouts should contact Tullamore Garda, the Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda station.
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#Offaly
#Tullamore
#Missing
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GardaĆ Searching For Missing Man In The Midlands
Gigi Florian Calin was last seen on Wednesday.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/gardai-searching-for-missing-man-in-the-midlands/
7 days ago
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No injuries have been reported from the scene.
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#Westmeath
#Mullingar
#Crash
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Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Multi Vehicle Crash In Westmeath
The incident took place this afternoon.
https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/emergency-services-attend-scene-of-multi-vehicle-crash-in-westmeath/
7 days ago
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