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Man Charged Following Midlands Crime Probe
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (322+ words) Thursday, 4 June 2026 11: 14 It comes following an investigation by the Laois Offaly Divisional Crime and Drugs Units. A man in his 30s is'due to appear before Portlaoise District Court today.' He was arrested and charged this morning as part of ongoing investigations…...
Offaly Town Highlighted As Ideal Business Location
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (323+ words) Thursday, 4 June 2026 14: 23 Go Sales Solutions in Edenderry is hiring workers. An Offaly town is being highlighted as an ideal location for a business by a midlands company announcing the expansion of 100 jobs." Go Sales Solutions in Edenderry is hiring drivers,…...
Midlands TD Calls For Public Access To Rare Disease Treatment
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (349+ words) Thursday, 4 June 2026 16: 08 Skyclarys is the first approved therapy demonstrated to slow disease progression. A Midlands TD is calling for advances in treatment for a rare disease to be made publicly accessible. In Ireland, about 200 people have Friedreich's ataxia, a rare…...
Midlands Hospice Secures Planning Permission
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (372+ words) Nice To Meet You Thursday, 4 June 2026 15: 15 An Coimisi'n Pleanala granted planning permission for the project. The Midlands Hospice has been finally been given the green light. An Coimisi'n Pleanala has granted planning permission for the project which has been the…...
Raffle Launched For Four Sold-Out Electric Picnic Tickets
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (315+ words) Thursday, 4 June 2026 15: 36 The festival takes place in Stradbally this August. A fundraising raffle is offering four sold-out tickets to Electric Picnic. " The prize package includes early entry, glamping accommodation and exclusive lounge access for four people at the festival in…...
IFA Urges Farmers To Sell Confidently As Beef Demand Strengthens
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (336+ words) Thursday, 4 June 2026 15: 42 Declan Hanrahan expects summer food service demand to boost retail demand. Retail beef sales have strengthened in key export markets, and farmers should see that reflected in higher factory prices, according to the Irish Farmers Association." IFA Livestock…...
Midlands MEP Launches EU Report Aimed At Speeding Up Housing Delivery
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (315+ words) Thursday, 4 June 2026 15: 46 The report proposes measures to deliver a more strategic approach to environmental protection. A Midlands MEP is launching a new report in the European Parliament on reforming EU environmental and planning rules to speed up housing delivery. 'Building…...
Laois Hotel Earns Place Among World's Most Exceptional Luxury Stays
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (311+ words) If I Let You Go Thursday, 4 June 2026 15: 33 Ballyfin Demesne is among the recipients of the inaugural Cond" Nast Traveler Triple Crown Awards. A Laois five star hotel is being named among the most exceptional luxury properties in the world. Ballyfin…...
Gardai Investigating Firearm Incident In Offaly Town
7+ hour, 43+ min ago (298+ words) Every Breath You Take Thursday, 4 June 2026 14: 40 It took place in Tullamore this morning. Gardai are investigating a firearm incident in an Offaly town. The incident took place at a house in Tullamore in the early hours of this morning. A…...
EU Launches Legal Action Against Ireland Over Peat Cutting Enforcement
9+ hour, 32+ min ago (323+ words) Thursday, 4 June 2026 12: 51 The move by the European Commission was announced today. Ireland's being referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union over peat cutting. The European Commission announced the move today, saying the country had failed to comply…...