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Midlands 103 is the independent local radio station serving counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
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27 students from the Midlands are being recognised for their excellent performances in the Leaving Cert.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Westmeath #scholarship
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Trinity College Awards Entrance Scholarships To 27 Midlands Students
Students nationwide were recognised for outstanding Leaving Cert exam results.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Tullamore's Tolü Makay and Laois Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins both got over 30 points and remain in contention for the glitterball trophy.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Laois #DWTSIreland
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Midlands Stars Shine After Country Week On Dancing With The Stars
Both Tolü Makay and Katelyn Cummins got over 30 points last night.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Ger Nash, the current Bishop of Ferns in Wexford is to become the new Bishop of Ossory.
#Midlands103News #bishop #Laois #Offaly
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New Bishop Appointed For Laois Parishes
Ger Nash is the new Bishop for 42 parishes including ones in Laois and Offaly's Seir Kieran.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Concepta, owned by Banagher's John Dolan, has produced three separate clutches of goslings in a single 12-month period.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Banagher #goose
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Midlands Golden Goose Concepta Defies The Odds Again
Concepta was first bought as a Christmas present and soon became a loved part of the family.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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A case of Bluetongue was found in Wexford.
#Midlands103News #Laois #BorrisinOssory #Bluetongue
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Laois IFA Chair Warns Farmers After Wexford Bluetongue Case
The illness can severely affect infected animals.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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IFA President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman is urging the Agriculture Minister to remove the Chair of Bord Bia.
#Midlands103News #Laois #IFA #protest
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IFA Protest Outside Bord Bia Calling For Chair Resignation
It follows an emergency meeting called by Bord Bia Director and IFA President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman last week.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Over a third of pupils in disadvantaged schools miss over 20 days a year.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Raheen #Schools
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Laois School Principal Says Anxiety Factor In High Absenteeism Rates
A new ESRI report is showing the numbers of children missing school is up since the pandemic.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Airlines are expected to reduce fuel costs this year thanks to aircraft upgrades.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #Ryanair
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Ryanair Flight Fares To Rise Slightly Despite Fuel Savings
Michael O'Leary says it will be a small increase.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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A man in his 30's has been arrested after an attack left glass strewn across the reception area and entrance to Athlone Garda Station.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Athlone #Gardaí
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Man Arrested After Westmeath Garda Station Attack
Glass lay everywhere after the Sunday evening's incident.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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It's believed Saul may have travelled to the Newbridge area.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Missing #Gardaí
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Gardaí Searching For Missing Laois Teenager
Saul Mulvihill Cosgrove was reported missing from Portarlington last week.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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The Green Party is pushing for legislation requiring forestry owners to trim trees near power lines.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Brownstown #Eowyn
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Green Party Calls For Tougher Storm Laws As Éowyn Anniversary Approaches
The storm left over 800,000 people without power.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Offaly's Ademar O'Connor and Westmeath's Caomhan Mac Gabhann will be performing.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Westmeath #Music
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Midlands Musicians Competing In Seán Ó Riada Bonn Óir Competition
The event takes place in Cork this evening.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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The launch of the book is scheduled for February 27th at 2210 Patisserie in Mullingar.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #Book
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Bressie To Host Book Launch Event In Westmeath
The book is called 'The Place That Has Never Been Wounded'.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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The outage in Athlone is needed to connect newly installed water mains.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Athlone #UisceEireann
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Overnight Water Outage Planned For Westmeath Town Next Monday
The works are taking place on Monday evening.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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A machete-wielding gang leader in a devil mask was jailed for five and a half years over a mistaken violent burglary of an Athlone student house.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #Court
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Devil Masked Machete Gang Jailed After Terrorising Students In Westmeath During Mistaken Raid
The incident took place on April 19th, 2024.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Laois County Council is up for the most awards amongst the midlands counties.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Westmeath #Awards
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Midlands Councils Celebrate Eight National Award Nominations
The All Ireland Community and Council Awards take place on February 28th.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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The Central Bank is applying to have provisional liquidators appointed at 123 Financial Services, Athlone.
#Midlands103New #Athlone #Westmeath
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€3.7m Of Misappropriated Funds At Westmeath Firm
The Central Bank is applying to have provisional liquidators appointed at 123 Financial Services, Athlone.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Westmeath's Local Enterprise Office now financially supports 285 small businesses across the county.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #business #enterprise
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Over 100 Jobs Created By Westmeath LEO In 2025
A total of 316 full-time and part-time jobs were created during the year.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School, Darina Allen says the quality of food at present in the programme could cause diet related illness.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Cullohill #hotmeals
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Laois Celebrity Chef Criticises School Hot Meals Programme
Cullohill's Darina Allen feels that the food quality at present could lead to future illnesses.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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The Irish Road Haulage Association are calling councils to do so, with Kerry having already passed such a motion.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #RSA #motion
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Offaly Cathaoirleach Expects RSA No Confidence Vote
John Leahy feels one will be brought forward there after a call from the IRHA for councils to do so.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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The Agriculture Minister expressed full confidence in Larry Murrin yesterday.
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IFA President Remains Opposed To Bord Bia Chair
Francie Gorman wants to see Larry Murin removed from his position.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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Sorca Clarke listened to testimonies from CARED Ireland and Bodywhys.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Eatingdisorder #Supports
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Midlands TD Warns Government Over Lack Of Eating Disorder Care
According to a recent report, 1 in 20 Irish people are likely to face an eating disorder in their lifetime.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Nicky Larkin from Birr earned acclaim for his short film ‘Punt’.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Birr #IFTA
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Offaly Filmmaker Nominated For IFTA Award
Nicky Larkin's film 'Punt' is nominated for the short film category.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Mr Hussey Hanna is accused of dangerous driving resulting in the death of Dean Wearen.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #Court
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Man Charged With Dangerous Driving Following Fatal Quad Bike Collision In Westmeath
The incident occurred on February 22nd, 2025.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Lillian Cully's winning design was the overall winner of over 400 entries nationwide.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Mucklagh #Designer
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Eight Year Old Offaly Student Wins Young Designer Of The Year
Lillian Cully's winning design will be showcased at Pavilions, Dundrum Town Centre, and online at Project Fashion.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:08 PM