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• New Programme For Laois And Offaly TY Students In Digital Arts

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• Coillte Opens Applications for 2026 Forestry Scholarship 

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• Midlands County Hosts Water Safety Awards Ceremony

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• Reigning Rose Of Tralee To Take Part in DWTS

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• Westmeath Artist Awarded €30k Residency

  Nicole Flattery is being appointed the Arts Council Writer in Residence.

• A Merry Mix Of Christmas Cheer Across the Midlands

  Your go to guide for all local things festive and fun this Christmastime.

• Laois Makeup Artist Warns Of Expired Suncream Dangers

  6 in 10 people are willing to ignore the "open jar" symbol on packaging in new findings by the HPRA.

• Israel’s Participation Sparks Eurovision Withdrawals From Ireland And Others

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