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HIQA Highlights Staffing And Privacy Concerns At Laois Hospital
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (489+ words) The Late Night Mix Friday, 3 April 2026 11:58 Portlaoise Hospital achieved compliance in one area of regulation. Gaps in staffing and some issues around maintaining patient privacy at a Midlands hospital are being highlighted by the Healthcare watchdog." It comes after HIQA's…...
Laois Dairy Farm Submits Planning Application To Retain Onside Accommodation
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (336+ words) With Or Without You Friday, 3 April 2026 15:45 Beechill Farm went into dairy farming in 2021. A planning application is being submitted for a Laois farm to retain on site accommodation for overseas workers." Beechill Farm, in Mountrath is owned by Island Estates…...
Westmeath’s Musical Link To Sinead O’Connor Highlighted By Wax Museum Update
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (316+ words) Friday, 3 April 2026 15:40 Paddy Dunning was good friends with the late singer. That's according to her friend and owner of the National Wax Museum, where a major refurbishment is taking place following the removal of her wax figure after public backlash…...
Inmate Who Died In Midlands Prison Had Psychiatric Issues
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (370+ words) Friday, 3 April 2026 13:51 He was moved to a padded cell. A prisoner who died in the Midlands Prison in Laois had known psychiatric issues and was serving a sentence for dangerous driving and assault." 46 year old man Colm Connolly passed away…...
Westmeath Darkness Into Light Event Launching This Weekend
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (316+ words) Breakfast with Peter Dunne Friday, 3 April 2026 06:54 Campaigners are using the event to highlight the importance of mental health. A Darkness Into Light launch event is taking place in a Westmeath town this Bank Holiday weekend." The annual walk takes place…...
Taylor Swift Wax Figure Unveiled In Ireland
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (307+ words) The Late Night Mix I Don't Want A Lover Thursday, 2 April 2026 15:21 It took 9 months to design. A new "40,000 Taylor Swift wax figure has been unveiled in Dublin." The National Wax Museum Plus spent nine months designing and creating the pop…...
Concerns Raised Over Eating Disorder Treatment Waiting Lists
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (316+ words) Thursday, 2 April 2026 13:18 80 people are currently on waiting lists across the country. More detail on eating disorder treatment waiting lists is being called for. The HSE is confirming 80 people across the country are on waiting list for specialist eating disorder teams....
Westmeath U20s Bounce Back While Laois Drop Out
4+ day, 7+ min ago (376+ words) Thursday, 2 April 2026 10:32 Offaly got their campaign off to a losing start. Westmeath bounced back from defeat in the opening round of the Under 20 Leinster Football Championship last night. The Lake County improved their chances of making the competition's knockout phase…...
Westmeath Woman Named One Of Four AXA Community Heroes
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (357+ words) Wednesday, 1 April 2026 12:15 Donna Price is being recognised for the work she's conducted within her community. A Westmeath woman is being recognised for her leadership and innovation in her community." Donna Price, who was one of four AXA Community Heroes named…...
New Direct Route From Dublin To Shanghai Announced
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (317+ words) Shot In The Dark Wednesday, 1 April 2026 11:46 Enterprise Minister Peter Burke confirmed the move. A new direct flight from Dublin to Shanghai's been announced. The China Eastern Airlines service is part of a push for tourism opportunities in China. It's one…...