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Athlone records temperature of 30 degrees celsius

With the heat expected to peak between 3pm and 5pm today, the public is urged to enjoy the hot weather safely and to protect skin and eyes from sun radiation.

Jul 12, 2025 13:20

Local TD calls for further investment in nursing homes

It comes following an RTE investigates programme which looked into the care of patients at two nursing homes in Dublin and Laois.

Jun 25, 2025 13:36

Ploughing championship facing heavy rain on opening day

Thousands are expected to head to the first day of the annual gathering of rural Ireland in Ratheniska, County Laois.

Sep 19, 2023 11:08

Over 15% of primary school children in region in class size of 30 or more

Leitrim is the county with the highest proportion of classes with 30 or more pupils nationally, at 18.6%

Sep 4, 2023 13:18

Announcement imminent for Midlands out-of-hours GPs service

The service is manned by local GP's across Longford, Westmeath, Laois and Offaly who are contracted to work a number of hours each week.

May 9, 2023 17:13

Longford councillor condemns plans for MIDOC service

The MIDOC Out of Hours GP service is for patients who need urgent medical attention that cannot wait to be seen by their usual GP

Dec 24, 2022 18:08

Man charged with murder of woman in Laois earlier this week

Sean Egan, of no fixed abode, made no comment when he was informed of the charge.

Dec 16, 2022 16:13

Gardai investigating discovery of two bodies in Laois and Kildare

Investigations are ongoing.

Dec 15, 2022 08:49

Significant jump in number entering workforce in Shannonside region in 2022

All 3 counties in the region experienced an increase in employment rates.

Nov 25, 2022 17:45

Teenager dies in Laois after being struck by van

Nov 20, 2021 12:11

Local Covid-19 testing figures jump in October

Up to 38,000 people are expected to be tested for Covid 19 in the Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation area in October. The

Oct 21, 2020 13:31

Owners of Laois nursing home reveal three residents who tested positive for Covid have died

The owners of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, in Portlaoise in County Laois have confirmed three residents who tested positive for Covid 19 have died. Two

Oct 12, 2020 14:36

The partial lockdown in Kildare, Laois and Offaly will see garda checkpoints being set up.

Garda checkpoints are being set up in Kildare, Laois and Offaly to ensure people are complying with the partial lockdown. Regulations are to be signed

Aug 8, 2020 09:41

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