Protests were held nationwide in April this year, driven by rapidly rising fuel prices and broader cost of living concerns.
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The Moate Roads Policing Unit detected it during speed checks on the N4 on Sunday morning.
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An increase in the tax rent credit is expected to be announced, while other measures in this area remain less certain.
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Kyle Geoghegan's funeral took place at St Michael's Church in Castletown Geoghegan.
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Born #Onthisday 1848 in #Westmeath TP O'Connor, the only Irish Home Rule MP to be elected to Parliament from an English constituency. In 1888 he created The Star newspaper to fight for the thousands of homeless in the city cioj.org/t-p-oconnor/

28 June, & 4 Oct: Feasts St Bicsech/Bigsech/Bigseach/Bigesg/Bicsecha of Cell Bigsige/ #Kilbixy #Westmeath. Virgin. "blooming" MartG. Name to Kilbixy parish. Her holy well in area. Confused with Rome martyr Balbina in martyrologies (4 Oct)! 📷St Bigseach CofI, Kilbixy parish ©colin.boyle4 #medievalsky

David Reynolds pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour over a three year period.
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Among IDA members who voted, 95% backed continuing the public service pay dispute.
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Figures in the midlands saw an overall decrease of 1.27%.
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The 17 year old pleaded guilty to criminal damage and arson offences which targeted seven properties in Westmeath, Offaly and Longford.
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2 Oct: Feast Day St Máeldub becc, "the little", Abbot of Fobar/ #Fore #Westmeath. Founded by St Féchín (d 665). Noted for 7 wonders by locals! 665, c 300 monks & 2000 students! Fobar=“the town of the water-springs”=holy well. 771-1169, burnt 12x #medievalsky www.megalithicireland.com/Fore%20Abbey...

The Republic of Ireland are scheduled to face Israel this Sunday in the Nations League.
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An Coimisiún Pleanála officials deemed an objection by Forest Park Partnership invalid.
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Kyle Geoghegan's funeral will take place at 12pm this Saturday.
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After being hit with a rash of injuries in the opening weeks of the championship, The Downs could be heading into this year's final with a full hand.
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Mullingar and Rochfortbridge will be represented in Montenegro next month.
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Longford Westmeath TD Minister Kevin Boxer Moran says he's fed up with his government colleague's constant chatter ahead of next week's budget announcement.
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Walk Out for Women begins at 11am today.
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A woman involved in the incident was brought to Portiuncula Hospital as a precaution.
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Hundreds of volunteers have been searching for the missing man since his fishing boat was found abandoned earlier this month.
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