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Midlands 103 is the independent local radio station serving counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
173 counterfeit items with an estimated value of almost €48,245 are included in the seizures.
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Revenue Seize Over €156k Worth Of Contraband
The seizures have been carried out by Revenue officers in intelligence led operations.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Cuan, via the Justice Department, is awarding €15k to Esker House and over €71k to Athlone Rape Crisis Centre.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Athlone #Funding
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Over €86k Awarded To Westmeath Domestic Violence Services
The Athlone Rape Crisis Centre will receive the highest amount of funding.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Judge Kenneth Connolly said the case was "a unique and particular tragedy" .
*This story contains explicit content which you may find distressing.*
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Court
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‘House of Horrors’: Brothers Forced To Abuse Sister Receive Sentences
The two brothers have received fully suspended sentences.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Mr Meshkat's six-year-old daughter, Hana Meshkat, died at Children's Health Ireland hospital nine days after the incident.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #Court
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Doctor Granted Final Adjournment Before Entering Plea In Case Over Daughter’s Death
Babak Meshkat was formally charged earlier this year subsequent to a Garda investigation into a collision.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The changes may require asylum seekers to contribute to their own living expenses.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Reform #Asylum
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Laois TD Welcomes Reform To Ireland’s Asylum Accommodation System
Jim O’Callaghan will present plans to cabinet today to tighten international protection regulations.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The report further showed that women’s median pay is over 12.5% higher than men’s.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Council #Pay
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Offaly County Council Reports Reverse Gender Pay Gap
Female workers earn almost 2% more than their male colleagues.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The TUS study found 22% of students reacted positively for the EU image.
#Midlands103News #TUS #smoking #survey
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'Stylish' And 'Sexy' - TUS Calls for Removal of Tobacco Imagery
A study by TUS found 22%reported positive emotions towards the image.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The local authority insist that rising the rates was a necessary measure for small and medium businesses.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #commerce
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Westmeath County Council Hike Commercial Rates By 10%
The local authority is also increasing the Commercial Rates Grant Scheme.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
It takes place in the Maldron Hotel in Portlaoise this evening at 8 pm.
#Midlands103News #Laois #IFA #farming #Succession
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Farm Succession Meeting Taking Place In Laois Tonight
It aims to help farmers solve through issues that come up with succession.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
William Delaney was living in Portlaoise before he went missing in 2019.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portlaoise #Garda #Missing
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Laois Gardaí Make Arrests Over Murder Of William Delaney
Mr Delaney was reported missing by his family in 2019.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Volunteers say the escapade left the lighting on the Portarlington Christmas tree damaged.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Portarlington #Christmas
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Christmas Tree Controversy Resolved In Laois
A man had climbed the tree in Portarlington on Saturday night.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
There's over 21,000 learner drivers on Midlands roads. #Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Westmeath #Learner
Midlands Learner Driver Numbers "Beggars Belief" - IRHA
It comes at a time when the Road Safety Authority is dealing with an increase in road deaths.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Westbound traffic on the M6 may meet delays, particularly on the off ramp near Kilbeggan.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Kilbeggan #Traffic
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Westmeath Crash Causing M6 Delays
The incident took place around 7am this morning.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
JP's Steakhouse is closing down after serving the people of Mullingar and the Midlands since 2011.
#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Mullingar #Business
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Westmeath Steakhouse Closing Down Over Rising Costs
JP's Steakhouse opened in Mullingar in 2011.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Norma Foley launched the programme at the Mucklagh Community Centre near Tullamore.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #launch
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Minister For Children Launches Community Families In Offaly
Norma Foley launched the programme at the Mucklagh Community Centre near Tullamore.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Madness, The Fratellis, and Feeder are among the first acts announced for next year's Forest Fest ✨🎪
#Midlands103News #Laois #Emo #ForestFest2026
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Madness Leads First Line-Up Announcement For Award Winning Laois Festival
July's Forest Fest will be the fifth renewal of the event.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
After this week's freeze, wet and windy weather is being forecast for the weekend.
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Midlands Weather Warning Lifted As Frosty Conditions Continue
Sub zero conditions will remain for a time this morning.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Drugs worth €100,000 were taken from an evidence locker in a Garda station in January 2024.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Westmeath #Gardaí
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Six People Held In Relation To Missing Garda Drug Seizure Released
The garda being investigated has been suspended from duty.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Works on the Ringfort estate in Rathmolyon were halted in 2023.
#Midlands103News #housing #development
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Five Couples Remain In Limbo Over Future Midlands Homes
A liquidator has been appointed to the developer of the homes Meathamatic.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Security expert Mullingar's Declan Power says it raises concerns on the Irish defence system.
#Midlands103News #security #defence
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Russian Spy Ship Near Irish Waters
The Yantar entered waters in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone last year.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Met Eireann are warning of animal welfare issues if they're kept outdoors and difficult travelling conditions.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Westmeath #weather
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Status Yellow Low Temperature And Ice Warning Issued For Midlands
Met Eireann have issued the alert to come into effect from 11 pm tonight.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
A member of the force is among six people arrested in relation to a missing garda drug seizure.
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Two People Held In The Midlands Over Garda Corruption Investigation
A member of the force is being questioned over a missing drug seizure.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM