Midlands News from Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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Career Expo For Service Personnel Coming To Westmeath
The event is titled, 'Out of the Blue Career Horizons Expo'.
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Heather Humphreys Promising To Become Gaeilgeoir If Elected President
She is Fine Gael's candidate for next month's election.
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Westmeath River One Of Ireland’s Greenest Places 2025
It was chosen from over 120 public nominations.
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Special Screening Of Offaly Film In Esker Arts
Edenderry born Eugene O'Brien's 2007 film Eden, will be showing the screen adaptation.
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Antiques Up for Grabs At Midlands Auction This Weekend
With nearly 300 lots on offer, the event features antique ornaments, garden décor and classic cars.
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Concerns Grow Over Children's Reliance On AI Chatbots
The new CyberSafeKids report shows 26% of eight to 12 year olds used chatbot programs last year, for homework or advice.
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IFA Repeat Call To Government To Oppose Mercosur Trade Deal
There's concerns over the impact on beef imports from South American markets from the IFA.
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New Wind Farm Planned For Offaly
Statkraft Ireland are planning a 7 turbine wind farm across townlands in Offaly.
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Midlands Voters Have Their Say On Presidential Election
Cabinet have officially approved Friday October 24th as Presidential Election Day.
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Social Media Companies Need To Monitor Abuse Towards Election Candidates - Sorca Clarke
It follows a new report on online behaviour towards local and general election candidates last year.
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Laois Shortlisted For European Tourism Award
The European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Award shortlist also includes Dubrovnik and Ibiza.
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Man Hospitalised After Assault In Westmeath
Gardai are investigating the incident.
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EU Commissioners "Dodging" Scrutiny Over Mercosur Deal - Midlands MEP
Nina Carberry believes the trade deal is bad news for Irish farmers.
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Electric Picnic 2026 Officially Sells Out
A pre-sale event on Monday saw tickets sell out quickly.
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A Rapper, A String Quartet, And A Conservationist - Offaly Farm Celebrating Hedgerow Week
Margaret Edgill is putting on a diverse range of cultural events in Daingean this week.