Planning & HousingOffaly
Housing Waiting Lists Across Midlands on the Rise
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 27 October 2026
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Midlands 103
Midlands 103 is an Irish local independent radio station broadcasting to Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath. Established in 1990, it offers a blend of music, news, sports, and community stories, focusing on the heart and spirit of the Midlands region.
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Planning & HousingOffaly
Social Housing Classification for Offaly Questioned
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 27 October 2026
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Offaly County Council on Track to Exceed 2026 Housing Targets
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 27 October 2026
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Planning & HousingOffaly
Laois Village Aiming for Major Parish Hall Redevelopment
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 23 October 2026
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Episode 1120
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 23 October 2026
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CouncilOffaly
Offaly Councillor Objects Midlands Hospice Proposal
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 22 October 2026
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Urgent Call for Progress on Proposed 20 Bed Midlands Hospice in Offaly
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 22 October 2026
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NewsOffaly
Laois Parish Seeks More People to Take on Services
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 22 October 2026
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Laois Gaa Club Relying on State Funding and Community Support for New Clubhouse
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 22 October 2026
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Roads & TransportOffaly
Completion Date Set for Offaly Road Repair Works
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 21 October 2026
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Unprecedented Road Repairs Underway on R400 in Offaly as Pilot Scheme Begins
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 21 October 2026
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Business & JobsOffaly
Offaly Councillors Hope New Swimming Pool Will Boost Tourism
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 20 October 2026
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Offaly Town Set to Get New Swimming Pool Next Year
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 20 October 2026
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Westmeath Older Persons Council Holds Agm
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 19 October 2026
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Achievements Celebrated by Westmeath Older Persons Council
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 19 October 2026
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Westmeath Older Persons Council Calls for More Accessible Services for Older People
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 19 October 2026
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Hybrid Working Drives Irish Rail Services to Capacity in the Midlands
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 16 October 2026
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Drivers in the Midlands Urged to Take Responsiblity When Driving on Bad Roads
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 16 October 2026
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Hybrid Working Drives Irish Rail Services to Capacity in the Midlands
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 16 October 2026
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Irish Rail Says Its Boosting Employment Across the Midlands
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 16 October 2026
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Irish Rail Planning Projects to Tackle Overcrowding on Midlands Routes
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 16 October 2026
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Episode 1019
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 16 October 2026
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Midlands Councillors to Seek Extra Funding for Deteriorating Roads
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 15 October 2026
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Episode 1019
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 15 October 2026
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Offaly Councillors Call for 10 Increase in Gma Budget
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 14 October 2026
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Episode 918
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 9 October 2026
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Week 40 Friday3
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 9 October 2026
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Offaly Village Seeks to Establish Heritage Group Following Successful Visual History Exhibition
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 9 October 2026
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Episode 818
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 2 October 2026
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Over 100 Jobs Created in Laois Following Mypay Contract
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 2 October 2026
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New Laois Domestic Violence Refuge Moves to Design Stage
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 2 October 2026
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Laois Hurlers to Receive Civic Honour Following Joe Mcdonagh Cup Success
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 2 October 2026
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Calls Made for More Facilities for Young People in Laois
By Rachel Kellaghan · Midlands 103 · 2 October 2026
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Laois Youth Worker Calls for Young People to Have Their Say on Proposed Culture Cards
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 2 October 2026
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Laois Councillor Lays Bare Ida Numbers for County
By Rachel Kellaghan · Midlands 103 · 30 September 2026
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Laois Councillor Calls for Further Ida Engagement
By Rachel Kellaghan · Midlands 103 · 30 September 2026
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Westmeath Town Becoming Increasingly Popular to Live in
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 September 2026
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Westmeath Town Undertaking Training to Become Dementia Friendly
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 September 2026
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Week 39 Tuesday2
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 September 2026
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Local Development Group Seek Volunteers for Care and Repair Scheme
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 September 2026
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Westmeath Town Undertaking Training to Become Dementia Friendly
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 September 2026
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Week 39 Tuesday2
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 September 2026
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Westmeath Town Becoming Increasingly Popular to Live in
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 September 2026
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Local Development Group Seek Volunteers for Care and Repair Scheme
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 September 2026
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Episode 720
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 25 September 2026
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Episode 630
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 17 September 2026
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Episode 539
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 14 September 2026
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Episode 460
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 4 September 2026
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Road Safety Radio 2026
By Sinéad Hubble · Midlands 103 · 1 September 2026
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Episode 370
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 28 August 2026
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Week 34 Wednesday2
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 26 August 2026
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EducationOffaly
Calls for Safer Traffic Measures Outside Offaly Primary School
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 26 August 2026
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Plans for Community Hub in Offaly Town Make Progress
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 26 August 2026
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Offaly Primary School Ask for Increase in Sna Allocation Hours
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 26 August 2026
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Calls for Safer Traffic Measures Outside Offaly Primary School
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 26 August 2026
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Plans for Community Hub in Offaly Town Make Progress
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 26 August 2026
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Offaly Primary School Ask for Increase in Sna Allocation Hours
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 26 August 2026
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Vintage Pop up Shop to Open During Electric Picnic
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 21 August 2026
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Laois Manor Owner Says County Could Become Music Festival Hotspot
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 21 August 2026
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Laois Community Choir Group Grows to 100 Members Two Years after Launch
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 21 August 2026
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Episode 250
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 20 August 2026
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Week 33 Wednesday4
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 19 August 2026
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Vintage Pop up Shop to Open During Electric Picnic
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 19 August 2026
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Laois Manor Owner Says County Could Become Music Festival Hotspot
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 19 August 2026
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Laois Community Choir Group Grows to 100 Members Two Years after Launch
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 19 August 2026
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Episode 190
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 13 August 2026
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Daingean
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 12 August 2026
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EnvironmentOffaly
Offaly Community Campaigning for Waterway Intervention
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 12 August 2026
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Offaly Community Hopeful of Town Hall Reopening by 2030
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 12 August 2026
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Offaly Athletics Club Pushing to Raise E400k for New Olympic Sized Track
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 12 August 2026
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Graiguecullen
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 30 July 2026
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Midlands Soccer Club Gets E400k for New Astro Pitch
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 30 July 2026
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Laois Councillor Defends Record on Work in Midlands Town
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 30 July 2026
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Carlow Councillor Brings up Issue of Footpaths in Laois Town
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 30 July 2026
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Community Heritage Tours Set for Westmeath Next Month
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 22 July 2026
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Westmeath Community Centre Aiming to Reopen This September
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 22 July 2026
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Rochfortbridge
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 22 July 2026
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Moneygall
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 16 July 2026
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Ballinakill
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 7 July 2026
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Laois Principal Welcomes New Rural Housing Rules
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 7 July 2026
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Midlands Cafe Gives Teens Hospitality Experience
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 7 July 2026
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Former Laois Credit Union Transformed into Artist Hub
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 7 July 2026
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Offaly Coffee Shop Brings Community Together in Memory of Local Woman
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 7 July 2026
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Us Presidents 2011 Visit Still Paying Dividends for Offaly Community
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 7 July 2026
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Laois Community Leaders Welcome Outdoor Pool Funding Boost
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 7 July 2026
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Glasson
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 30 June 2026
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Midlands Craft Shop Owner Thanks Community for 15 Years of Support
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 30 June 2026
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Westmeath Community Calls for Village Bypass
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 30 June 2026
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Community Collaboration Helping Westmeath Villages Thrive
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 30 June 2026
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Rhode
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 June 2026
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Offaly Councillor Sees Great Potential for Village
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 June 2026
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Offaly Councillor Seeks More Roads Funding in North of County
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 June 2026
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Offaly Community Group Points Finger at Renewable Energy Operators over Road Damage
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 29 June 2026
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Rathdowney
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 4 June 2026
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Laois Shop Owner Hopeful Businesses Will Be Helped by over the Shop Grant
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 4 June 2026
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Laois Councillor Backs Council Buying Derelict Town Centre Properties
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 4 June 2026
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Rathdowney
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 4 June 2026
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Offaly Town Hosting Open House for Projects
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 28 May 2026
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Bog Trotters Festival Returns to Offaly for 2026
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 28 May 2026
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Plans Advance for Co Op Redevelopment in Offaly Town
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 28 May 2026
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Clara
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 28 May 2026
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New Owners Confident Community Will Support Reopened Offaly Shop
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 9 October 26
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Offaly Gaa Club Set to Begin New Dressing Room Development Next Month
By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 9 October 26
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