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Midlands 103
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Midlands 103 is the independent local radio station serving counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
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Willie Aird is questioning the Irish Farm Film Producers Group about a Portlaoise yard licensed by the local authority.
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Laois TD Questions Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme Over Site Clearance
The IFFPG maintains that all site waste under their jurisdiction has been eliminated.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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The long-postponed plan details the State’s pledge to provide 72,000 social homes.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Westmeath #Housing
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Government’s Long Awaited Housing Strategy Criticised By Sinn Féin
The new housing plan aims to build 300,000 homes by 2030.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Judge Sinead McMullen handed down three sentences, ordering the first two to be served at the same time and the third to be served afterward.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portlaoise #Court
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Former GAA Referee Sentenced To Six Years And Nine Months For Abuse Of Niece
Thomas Howard pleaded guilty to a number of charges.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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A yearly drainage maintenance plan is being used in the meantime.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Mountmellick #Flooding
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Approval Delays Leave Laois Town Vulnerable With Flooding
Mountmellick has suffered flooding across the town over the past week.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Ferbane's Kevin Doyle has made frequent contributions to episodes.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Ferbane #Podcasts
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Offaly Journalist Recognised As Podcast Wins News & Current Affairs Award
The first ever All Ireland Podcast Awards took place last night.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Micheal Martin says the matter is "devastating" for affected workers.
#Midlands103News #Taoiseach #Fastway #portarlington
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Taoiseach Pledges To Support Fastway Workers And Contractors
Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the matter with Micheal Martin.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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The man was brought to Leinster House on two occasions by Laois Senator Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack.
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Man Released In Laois Under Cross-Terrorism Investigation Linked To Sinn Fein Senator
He also attended a rally for President Connolly during her election campaign.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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The RSA is also urging motorists to take care due to the persistent rain.
#Midlands103News #MetEireann #weatherwarnings
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Rain Weather Warnings In Effect For 13 Counties
Significant rain is expected throughout the day with a risk of flooding.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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A file is being prepared by the DPP after the arrest of three men in the last week.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Gardaí
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Man Arrested In Relation To Terrorism-Related Laois Investigation Released
Three men have been held over the investigation over the last week.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Autism Parents Athlone wants to see improvements.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Athlone #Assessement
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Midlands Autism Group Calls For Action As 16,000 Children Await Assessments
The figure has grown since the first quarter of the year.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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The Heritage Park is a 22-acre community park featuring woodlands, wetlands, and family-friendly gardens.
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Westmeath Heritage Park Awarded Funding Under Rural Tourism Fund
Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park is among 11 projects to receive supports.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Laois Partnership Company assists the group by offering space for their events.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portlaoise #Neurodivergent
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Blooming Minds Circle Creates Community For Neurodivergent Children In Laois
Blooming Minds Circle formed last January.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Status Orange alert for Dublin, Wicklow & Wexford from 2pm tomorrow to 11 am Saturday.
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Weather Warning Issued For 13 Counties
County's in Leinster are under warning from 11am tomorrow.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Ciaran Mullooly is also in favour of the EU Just Transition Fund for the midlands extending past 2027.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Westmeath #CAP
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Midlands MEP Slams EU Commission Over Lack Of Support For Farmers
CAP reform will cut Pillar 2 funding for rural and agricultural projects.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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The governments aim is to build 300,000 homes by 2030, with 92,000 designated as starter homes.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Housing #Plan
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Housing Committee To Hold Minister Accountable Over New Plan
''Delivering Homes, Building Communities plan was announced this morning.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Emergency services and council workers have been managing the Mountmellick situation throughout the day.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Mountmellick #Flooding
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Public Asked To Follow Instructions Due To Flooding In Laois Town
Concerns are mounting over possible damage due to weekend weather forecast.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Survivor Hazel Behan from Mullingar is calling for changes.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #Counsellornotes
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Calls Grow To Keep Survivors Counselling Notes Confidential
Under existing rules, a victim’s counselling notes can be introduced as evidence in sexual assault trials.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Sinn Fein says it happened on Saturday after the party member failed to notify them her home was raided.
#Midlands103News #Laois #gardai #sinnfein
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Sinn Fein Party Member Expelled After Partner Arrested In Laois
Her partner, a man in his 30s remains in Garda custody in Laois.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Despite three failures, the home was compliant or largely compliant in ten other areas inspected over two days in August.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Ferbane #HIQA
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HIQA Report Finds Midlands Care Centre Non Compliant in Several Areas
A HIQA report says Ferbane Care Centre breached regulations over unsanctioned layout changes.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Further contempt proceedings against Mr Burke and his family are also being considered.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #highcourt #enochburke
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High Court Decision On Sending Enoch Burke To Prison Due Tuesday
The High Court is also considering further contempt proceedings against Mr Burke and his family.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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A man in his 30s is being held a garda station in the Midlands.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Garda
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Gardaí And PSNI Make Third Terrorism Related Arrest In Laois
A man in his 30s is being held following a cross border investigation.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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In the last year, Laois, Offaly and Westmeath have seen rent hikes of up to 13%.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Westmeath #Property
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Midlands Rents Surge As Property Shortage Deepens
A shortage of rental properties is driving the increase.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Classes take place in Castletown Geoghegan Community Sports Hub.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #CastletownGeoghegan #Farmers
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Six Week Health And Wellbeing Course For Farmers Launches In Westmeath
The event kicks off tonight in Castletown Geoghegan.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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A total of €4,520 was raised.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Athlone #Rugby
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Buccaneers Rugby Raise Over €4.5k For Westmeath Hospice
Two coffee mornings were held by the club.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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The total budget for next year stands at over €132 million.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portlaoise #Commercial
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Laois County Council Approves 5% Rise In Commercial Rates For 2026
It'll be the first time financial contributions will rise in seven years.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM