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Midlands 103 is the independent local radio station serving counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
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An Aussie rules Grand Final winner, actor and famous poet have all been sharing photos of the jersey.
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Laois Jersey Goes Global This Christmas
Downtown Portlaoise's jersey is proving to be very popular across the globe.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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A new study reveals that overseas spy services are increasing their efforts to target businesses in this country.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #Defence
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Warnings Of Growing Spy Threats As Ireland Plans €1.7b Defence Upgrade
IIEA and Deloitte warn an armed attack on an EU member remains possible.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Former Fine Gael rep for Longford-Westmeath Paddy Cooney has been remembered as a "kind" man at his funeral mass in Athlone.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Athlone #RIP
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Funeral For Former Midlands Minister Takes Place
Paddy Cooney was remembered as a kind man during his funeral mass today in Athlone.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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All four men affirmed guilty pleas to assaulting a man on Athlone's Mardyke Street in February.
#Midlands103News #Athlone #Westmeath #court
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Four Westmeath Men On Bail Following Violent Street Incident
The four men are awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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She completed a programme with the Irish Heart Foundation aimed at assisting people affected by cardiac issues and stroke.
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Laois Woman Named Patient Champion
She underwent open heart surgery.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Coláiste Íosagáin is waiting on a new school plan to go to tender, which has been in the process for 10 years.
#midlands103news #laois #portarlington #laoisschool

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Laois TD Calls Out Government Over Long Awaited School Upgrades
Facilities aren't expected to open until around 2028.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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4-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his Grandaunt Mary Holt died after the house they were in was attacked in Castleview Park on Saturday night, they will both be laid to rest this week.
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Offaly Boy Who Died In Firebomb Attack To Be Laid To Rest Tomorrow
The Funerals of Mary and Tadhg will take place this week.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Hundreds of people came out in solidarity with a bereaved community in Edenderry last night.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Edenderry #Vigil
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"The Light Will Always Outshine The Darkness" - Offaly Community In Mourning
Derry Rovers Football Club held a walk of light against drugs on Wednesday night.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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The collision between a truck and a car took place on N4 near Ballinalack yesterday afternoon.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Ballinalack #Gardaí
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Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Westmeath Crash Leaves Man In Serious Condition
The man has been airlifted to Beaumont Hospital.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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The footage was released this aftenroon.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Edenderry #Arson
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Gardaí Release Footage Of Offaly Arson Attack
The incident took place in Castleview Park in Edenderry last Saturday evening.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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A man in his 50s and a woman in her 60s were brought to Regional Hospital Mullingar with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #N4 #Crash
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Emergency Services At Scene Of Westmeath Crash
The incident took place around 1:35pm this afternoon.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Four year old Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt lost their lives following a suspected petrol bomb attack on a house last Saturday.
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Post Mortems Completed After Fatal Arson Attack In Offaly
Results of the post mortem are not being released.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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From festive markets and choir performances to children’s library activities and great outdoor adventures, families across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath will find plenty to enjoy this holiday season.
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A Merry Mix Of Christmas Cheer Across the Midlands
Your go to guide for all local things festive and fun this Christmastime.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Meetings about the vision have been held by Westmeath County Council and the Taoiseach.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Athlone #GreenCity
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Westmeath Town On Track To Become Ireland’s First Fully Green City By 2040
Plans for Athlone were developed over the summer.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Deputy Willie Aird is making the point that Portlaoise people are commuting long hours every day.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portlaoise #Commute
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Calls Grow For Improved Public Transport In Laois Town
An extra €208 million nationwide to improve services is being promised by the government.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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The Government plan aims to provide more certainty for building essential projects.
#Midlands103News #infrastructure #Laois #planning
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Benefits Of Government Infrastructure Plan Will Take Time - Midland Steel
The Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan is underway to cut building delays.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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IFA President Francie Gorman wants the EU Commission to appear before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee on the trade deal.
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IFA President Pushes For Government Action On Mercosur Investigation
The investigation uncovered unregulated use of antibiotics in Brazil's beef production.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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A disciplinary appeal panel will convene on Saturday at a confidential venue in Athlone for a hearing.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #EnochBurke #judgement
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Decision On Enoch Burke’s Dismissal Expected This Weekend
Mr Burke has spent more than 500 days in prison.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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The company will no longer be in business come the new year.
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Craftopia To Close Its Doors In Laois On New Year’s Day
Birthday party bookings are still open until December 31st.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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The scheme offers tax incentives to spur investment and revive vacant or underused buildings.
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Living City Initiative Expanded To Westmeath As Government Targets Dereliction
Athlone will be one of the towns across the country enacted.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Fianna Fail's Tony McCormack is demanding that resources be put in place for the local Garda Station to operate 24 hours a day to reassure the community.
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Offaly TD Demands Stronger Garda Presence In Edenderry
It follows a tragic firebomb incident last Saturday.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Revenue's latest tax defaulters list includes a number of people based in the Midlands.
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Westmeath Woman Settles €1m Tax Bill
Revenue has published its latest tax defaulters list.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Carol Nolan feels layers of bureaucracy around agriculture in the EU are impacting Midlands farmers.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #EUnitrates
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Offaly TD Expresses Concern On 'Red Tape' For Midlands Farmers
The EU Nitrates derogation was successfully extended yesterday subject to certain conditions.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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A number of ESB customers in Abbeyleix are waiting for power line repairs this morning.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Abbeyleix #StormBram
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47 Without Power In Laois After Storm Bram
The ESB says power should be restored by 2pm today.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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The project plans and the Nature Impact Statement can be viewed at the Athlone Civic Centre.
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Westmeath County Council Pursues Plans For 94 Home Development
The proposed Athlone development was originally planned for 108 units.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM