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• Humphreys Vows To Hold Fine Gael Members To Account As President

  The former Monaghan Minister and TD is running in the Presidential race.

• Sinn Féin's Presidential Entry Will Be A 'Gamechanger' - Mary Lou McDonald

  Sinn Féin's president was speaking at the Ploughing today in Offaly.

• Ploughing Day Three: Taoiseach Responds To Laois Nursing Home Controversy

  The last day of action in Screggan will see overcast conditions with scattered showers.

• Jim Gavin Backs Irish Neutrality, But Says President Has No Role In Triple Lock

  It comes as the Tanaiste calls for changes to legislation.

• State Is Responding To Nursing Issues In Laois - Taoiseach

  Micheal Martin says HIQA's actions show the State is handling the issue.

• Laois Senator Wants State Action To Protect Nursing Home Residents

  HIQA is applying for changes to Dromnín Nursing Home's registration.

• Offaly Fine Gael Councillors To Block Gareth Sheridan Nomination

  The pharma business man is seeking Nomination for the presidency.

• Man Arrested After Garda Injured In The Midlands

  The incident took place in Athlone.

• Organic Livestock Roadshow Heading To The Midlands

  The organic livestock sector in Ireland is the largest and fastest-growing segment of organic farming.

• 85,000 People Attend Day Two Of National Ploughing Championships

  It's 7,000 more than the spectators figure on Day One.

• Midlands Regional Hospital In Laois Apologise For Long Waiting Times

  People with non-emergency medical issues are encouraged to explore other care options

• Ploughing Day Two: IFA Calls On Farmers To Accept Shannon Pipeline Deal

  Just under 80,000 were on site in Screggan yesterday.

• Agriculture Minister Labels Ploughing Championships Return To Offaly As Special

  The Kildare South TD says it's a great location for the event to be held.

• Rural Safety Action Plan Launched In Offaly

  The plan will see more gardaí in communities across the country.

• Midlands Farmers Facing Adverse Conditions In Line For €10m

  The Areas of Natural Constraints scheme payments will arrive in the coming days.

• IFA President Calls On Farmers To Accept Shannon Pipeline Deal

  Each farmer and landowner is set to receive around €100,000 on average.

• Former Offaly Minister And Senator Calls For New Approach To Farming

  Pippa Hackett believes farmers can save money by purchasing less

• Teenage Boys Dedicating More Hours To Gaming Than School

  Teenagers aged 15 and 17 are spending more than five hours a day on gaming consoles.

• Midlands Church-Goer Caught With Viagra, Sedative Pills, And Money

  The man was stopped on his bike by gardaí in November last year.

• We're Losing Teachers Due To Workload Schedule - TUI

  Three out of four schools were unable to attract any applicants for advertised teaching roles last year.