Keith Murphy (@NerdyKeith@pixelfed.social) First weekend off in ages. So Eduardo and I went out for afternoon tea in the Heritage Hotel in Portarlington, Laois . All vegan, even the feta cheese was plant based. We were stuffed after all this

First weekend off in ages. So Eduardo and I went out for afternoon tea in the Heritage Hotel in Portarlington, Laois . All vegan, even the feta cheese was plant based.

We were stuffed after all this

#VeganLunch #AfternoonTea #Ireland #Laois #Portarlington

Flights Limited From Abu Dhabi As Ireland Monitors Middle East Tensions There are concerns following attacks across the Middle East over the weekend.

Helen McEntee confirms airlines are coordinating travel for stranded passengers.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Flights
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Spring is sprung. In the Solas Garden Centre cafe in time for breakfast. First craft fair of the new year. Feeling the energy of a busy little sparrow, finding little treats.

#portarlington
#laois
#spring

Ireland Not Prepared For EU Presidency - Cathal Berry Ireland will hold the EU Presidency from July until December this year.

Helen McEntee is introducing legislation to strengthen the navy amid rising threats.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Defence
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Laois To Be Under Yellow Weather Warning From Tomorrow Morning The advisory is effective beginning at 3am tomorrow.

The Laois Severe Weather Team says Portarlington and Mountmellick face serious risk of flooding.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Mountmellick #Flooding
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Laois Secondary School To See Progress On New Building After Years Of Delays Coláiste Íosagáin received planning permission in 2024.

Coláiste Íosagáin is part of a Government plan fast-tracking nearly 300 projects.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #School
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Laois Councillor Calls For Review Of Rural Primary School Admission Policies Aisling Moran is advocating for the simplification of protocols.

One school prioritises family and staff links, while the other limits places to town residents.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #School
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Gardaí Searching For Missing Laois Teenager Saul Mulvihill Cosgrove was reported missing from Portarlington last week.

It's believed Saul may have travelled to the Newbridge area.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Missing #Gardaí
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Unusual Reports Cast Shadow Over Portarlington Family Home Claims of unexplained activity have emerged from a rented house in Portarlington.

www.unexplained.ie/article/1434... #ghost #paranormal #ghoststory #report #ghoststories #irishparanormal #ireland #portarlington #unexplainedie #unexplained

Search for missing man Alan PORTARLINGTON, VIC. — Police are currently searching for missing Portarlington man Alan.

Search for missing man Alan
#ausnews #vicnews #police #vkc #missing #bellarine #portarlington #search

Laois Motorist Arrested For Driving Under Influence The vehicle was stopped near Portarlington for going 141km/h in a 50 km/h zone.

The motorist was arrested for driving under the influence of cocaine on Saturday.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Gardai
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Laois TD Calls Out Government Over Long Awaited School Upgrades Facilities aren't expected to open until around 2028.

Coláiste Íosagáin is waiting on a new school plan to go to tender, which has been in the process for 10 years.
#midlands103news #laois #portarlington #laoisschool

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Former Midlands Fastway Distribution Hub Up For Let Clement Herron Real Estate is listing the facility.

Clement Herron Real Estate is listing the 60,000 sq ft facility, which is available from the 1st of January.
#midlands103news #portarlington #realestate #fastway

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Christmas Tree Controversy Resolved In Laois A man had climbed the tree in Portarlington on Saturday night.

Volunteers say the escapade left the lighting on the Portarlington Christmas tree damaged.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Portarlington #Christmas
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Gardaí Searching For Missing Laois Man Tom Raftery was last seen in Portlaoise on Friday night.

Gardaí and Tom's family are concerned for his welfare.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portlaoise #Portarlington #Missing
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Councils Turn To Public Consultation Over Midlands Greenway The proposed greenway will run from Monasterevin to Portarlington.

Six potential routes are being presented at a public information meeting in Portarlington next week.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Offaly #Portarlington #Monasterevin
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"Simply Not Good Enough" - Brian Stanley On Flood Relief Schemes Flood defences are years away for two Laois towns badly affected by Storm Claudia last week.

The Independent Laois TD says it's unacceptable flood defences will take another six to seven years to complete.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Mountmellick #StormClaudia
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Midlands Meteorologist Calls For Public Flood Advisory System Heavy flooding occurred in the midlands over the weekend.

No status weather warnings were issued for the midlands county's last week.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Mountmellick #Flooding
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Flood Waters Begin To Recede In Midlands After Weekend Storms Portarlington and Mountmellick were affected by rain over the weekend.

Authorities are aiding flood-hit businesses with the Department of Enterprise.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Mountmellick #Flooding
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Taoiseach Pledges To Support Fastway Workers And Contractors Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the matter with Micheal Martin.

Micheal Martin says the matter is "devastating" for affected workers.
#Midlands103News #Taoiseach #Fastway #portarlington
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Former Justice Minister Pays Tribute to Laois Garda Sergeant Charlie Flanagan says Jim Cannon put his life on the line to protect Mr Flanagan's family.

Former Garda Sergeant Jim Cannon is being laid to rest today in Portarlington.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington
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Franchise Owner Among Many Left Unpaid After Fastway Shutdown Fastway couriers went into receivership last month.

Josh Kiernan wants the government to take action so workers like him are properly paid.
#Midlands103News #Offaly #Portarlington #Fastway
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Fastway Workers Support Meeting To Be Held In Laois The meeting will be held in the Portarlington Community Centre.

It follows Nuvion Group, Fastway’s parent company, entering receivership.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Fastway
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Revenue Offering Help For Couriers After Fastway Closure Hundreds of jobs are expected to be lost in the midlands.

Delivery company Nuvion Group, the owner of Fastway Couriers in Portarlington, has gone into receivership.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Fastway
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Major Job Losses On The Way For Laois Fastway Couriers' parent company is pointing to inflation, rising costs, and market pressure.

Around 300 jobs are at risk across Ireland after Nuvion's decision to enter into receivership.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #JobLosses
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Laois Gardaí Investigating Burglary The incident took place in Portarlington on Wednesday.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and noticed anything suspicious is being asked to contact Gardaí in Portlaoise.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Portlaoise #Burglary
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Photo of a Stone tower with a conical roof and yin Yang symbol graffito.

Photo of the base of a tree with three types of fungi around it.

Photo of a small bright yellow fungus

Photo of a smooth white hemisphere fungus up on a tree knot.

Apparently, getting up early gives you time to do nice stuff. Who knew? #carrickwood #Portarlington #fungi #strolling

Shane Ryan To Feature In Enhanced Games Next May The 31 year old announced his retirement from swimming last week.

Sport Ireland say they're "deeply disappointed" by the decision of Ryan.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Swimming
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Man Who Raped Partner Jailed For Eight Years Marin Harte has pleaded guilty to two counts of rape.

Last March, Chloe Loran gave her victim impact statement at Martin Harte’s sentencing hearing.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #Court
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Israel And Hamas Agree To US-Backed Peace Plan About 1,000 Palestinian prisoners will be exchanged for 48 Hamas held hostages.

The breakthrough was announced by the US President Donald Trump late last night.
#Midlands103News #Laois #Portarlington #PeaceDeal
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