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Midlands 103 is the independent local radio station serving counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 3h
Independent TD Carol Nolan believes the system is being used for profit.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Protests #IPAS
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Offaly TD Calls For Overhaul Of IPAS Centres After Dublin Protests
Violent protests took place outside a centre in Dublin last night.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 4h
ESB crews are investigating the fault, with power expected to return by 5pm.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Mountrath #ESB
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Customers Without Power In Laois After Overnight Fault
The fault occurred at 2am this morning.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 5h
This comes amid backlash from businesses over rising costs.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Tullamore #Budget2026
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Finance Minister Acknowledges Offaly’s Economic Contribution
Pascal Donoghue was speaking at the Tullamore Court Hotel this morning.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 7h
A man barricaded himself into a property after Gardaí arrived at the scene in Mullingar yesterday.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #Gardaí
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Man Arrested After Garda Negotiators Resolve Westmeath Incident
Gardaí were alerted to the situation on Tuesday afternoon.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 8h
The report also recommends canceling public events when a status orange weather warning is issued.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Westmeath #Weather
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The Current County By County Warning System Requires Revision - Carlow Weather
This comes following a review into the response to Storm Éowyn.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 8h
Students are demonstrating in reaction to perceived underfunding in Budget 2026.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Athlone #TUS #Protest
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TUS And TU Students Walk Out In Protest Over Budget 2026 Funding Gaps
The protest begins at 12:00pm today.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 10h
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Westmeath #Revenue
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Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €466,900 In Various Operations
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence-led operations.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 10h
Planning applications were submitted in July for sites at Blackhall Place and Robinstown Road.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #SportsComplex
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Westmeath Seeks Government Backing For €78m Sports Complex Plans
A swimming pool, sports hall, badminton courts and weather pitches are some of the features.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 11h
Applications close at 5 pm on Monday 27th October.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portlaoise #Cafe #Halloween
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Laois Cafes Offered Funding To Host Halloween Night Events For Youth
This is in aim of boosting the nighttime economy.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 12h
Jozef Puska’s wife Lucia Istokova, along with his brothers Marek and Lubomir and their wives Jozefina Grundzova and Viera Gazoiva are all due to sentenced.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Court
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Puska's Wife And Family Facing Sentencing Today
Lucia Istokova admitted withholding information in relation to her husband’s whereabouts.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 1d
45 year old Ruth Lawrence from Mountnugent in County Meath is pleading not guilty.

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Court Hears Details Of Midlands Double Murder Victim
45 year old Ruth Lawrence from Mountnugent in County Meath is pleading not guilty.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 1d
TripAdvisor has named Charleville Castle as one of the spookiest destinations on earth 👻
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Offaly Castle Named In Top 10 Haunted Places In The World
The gothic-style castle has been known for its spooky activity.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 1d
The Independent Councillor believes anything up to €50m is being kept from local communities.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Ballinla #Derrynadaragh
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Windfarm Potential Is Being Squandered - John Leahy
The County Cathaoirleach is voicing concerns over how windfarms are being managed.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 1d
Women's Community Projects and Women's Collective Ireland has a range of speakers and roundtable discussions taking place in Mullingar today.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #WomensHealth
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Women's Health Gets Westmeath Platform On Eradication Of Poverty Day
Women's Community Projects Mullingar wants women put first this week.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 2d
Evelyn Cusack recently called out social media forecasters.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Rhode #Weather
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Offaly Weather Man Responds To Criticism From Former Met Eireann Meteorologist
Cathal Nolan has criticised Ireland's weather system following remarks made by Evelyn Cusack.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 2d
Derryclure Civic Amenity Site in Tullamore will host the free collection day.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Tullamore #Householdwaste
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Free Hazardous Waste Collection Day In Offaly Set for November 1st
The waste disposal day will allow people to drop off their household waste free of charge.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 2d
Their names can only be added through their victim's consent.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Services #Abuse
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Laois Support Services Welcome 'Jennie’s Law' To Name Domestic Abusers
The law allows domestic violence offenders to be listed on a public register.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 2d
The project aims to promote Shannon Harbour as a tourist destination.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Banagher #Greenway
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Plans Advance For Offaly Greenway Extension To Banagher
A final decision on a successful tenderer set to be made on November 11th.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 2d
Callary Street and Convent Road was hit by heavy rain and flooding yesterday morning.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Tullamore #Sewage
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Offaly Streets Flooded With Sewage As Residents Demand Immediate Action
The incident occurred despite Uisce Éireann’s plans to tackle the problem in 2026.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 2d
Carol Nolan wants clarity whether State support will continue past next year following the county’s power plant closure in 2020.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Shannonbridge #PowerPlant
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Call For Extension Of €1.7M Grant To Offaly Council After Power Station Shutdown
Offaly County Council gets €1.7 million annually to offset rates lost from the Shannonbridge Power Station closure.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 2d
Anyone who was in the area at the time and noticed anything suspicious is being asked to contact Gardaí in Portlaoise.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Portlaoise #Burglary
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Laois Gardaí Investigating Burglary
The incident took place in Portarlington on Wednesday.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 2d
Nearly 50,000 cubic metres of soil and stone will be brought into the 1.8 hectares site.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Finnea #Quarry
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Westmeath Quarry Gets Green Light For Land Restoration Project
The change will take an estimated five years.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 5d
Fianna Fáil's Robert Troy spent nearly €30,000 on his re-election campaign. the highest of any candidate.
#Midlands103News #Longford #Westmeath #Election
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Sinn Fein Hold Longford-Westmeath Seat Despite Lower Campaign Spend
A new Journal.ie study shows candidates spent an average of €20,000 in last year's election.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 5d
Works to tackle recurrent flooding along the Callows is to commence in three weeks.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Athlone #OPW
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Shannon Flood Relief Work To Begin As OPW Launches Storm Site
The Shannon Callows has experienced significant flooding over the past month.
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Midlands 103 @midlands103.bsky.social · 5d
Maria McCormack believes card holders going to another area for treatment isn't the solution.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Mountmellick #Dentistry
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Laois Senator Calls For More Dentists In County
A HSE reply to Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack says only one dentist in the county is accepting medical card patients.
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