There were over 1,700 entries, with 48 projects qualifying from the midlands.
Health is the most common project for this years BT Young Scientist awards.
There were over 1,700 entries this year, with 48 projects qualifying from the midlands.
The finals will take place between the 11th and 14th of January next year.
Mari Cahalane, Head of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition says the number of projects about the pandemic has fallen:
Westmeath Gardai Make Three Drug-Intimidation Arrests
They're due before Longford District Court this afternoon.
Man Remains In Critical Condition Following Laois Assault
Gardai are renewing an appeal for information on the incident in Portarlington.
Funding For Major Midlands Infrastructure Projects Announced
They are getting the green light under Government funding.
Midlands TD Criticises 39% Levy Increase On Radio Stations
A recent Digital Report shows over seven in 10 people say they trust local radio for news.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €722k
9.9kg of ketamine with an estimated value of over €598,100 was seized.
HSE Fined €300k Over Data Breach At Offaly Hospital
Around 84,000 people have been affected.
Dispute Intensifies Over Proposed Staff Cuts At Midlands College
Carlow College revealed its intentions to cease operations over the next two years.
Hauliers Call For Fuel Supports To Remain Until End Of Summer
Global oil prices fell after the announcement of a tentative US-Iran peace deal.
Midlands Primary Schools Honoured With 2026 Curious Minds Awards
16 midlands schools are being recognised.
No Derelict Property Tax Collected In Westmeath In 2024
€26m in derelict site tax levies went uncollected that year.
Search Continues For Jo Jo Dullard And Deidre Jacobs
The young women were last seen alive in the 1990s.
Local Radio Continues To Win Public Trust
More seven in 10 people trust local radio news.
Midlands Science Celebrates 25 Years
The group celebrated the milestone with an event at Mullingar's National Science Park.
Westmeath Community Asks For Help In Solving Story Behind Stations Of The Cross Statues
The Active Retirement Association of Multyfarnham wants to uncover the stories behind the statues.
Irish Rural Link CEO Demands Reform Of Community Benefit Funds
Moate's Brian Smyth feels it should go into legacy community infrastructure.
Offaly County Council Chief Executive Encourages AI in Local Government
Eoghan Ryan feels it can speed up some processes.
Offaly Man Jailed For Six Years Over Rape Of Best Friend
The 44-year-old was convicted following a trial at the Central Criminal Court.
IFA Flags Governance Concerns At Bord Bia
The farming body has expressed concern over a review into the company.
Offaly Council Earns €7.9m From Wind Farm Rates
Laois took in just under €445k.
Housing Crisis Blamed For Fall In Irish Marriage Rates
Marriage numbers fell to just under 20,000 last year, about 2,500 fewer than the previous year.
