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

• Rising Costs Forcing Farmers To Prioritise Family Over Profit - Hackett

  The Offaly Minister feels that the wages of farmers isn't justified.

• 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.

• Irish Cancer Society Roadshow In Westmeath Today

  The annual event will be held in the Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone.

• Woman Killed In Midlands Road Crash

  A collision between an SUV and a truck saw another woman seriously injured.

• Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund Launch New Gaeltacht Scholarships

  The Ashling Murphy Memorial Entrance Scholarship 2025 is valued at €4,000 for a first year B.E student.

• Fine Gael Presidential Candidate Addresses Orange Order Allegations

  Heather Humphreys addressed them during canvassing at the Ploughing.

• Ploughing Day One: Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund Launch Scholarships

  The National Ploughing Championships has returned to Offaly.

• Laois Student Ready To Defend WorldSkills Ireland Title

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• Taoiseach Points Finger At Councils Over Declining Planning Permission Numbers

  Micheal Martin wants to see County Councils rezoning land for housing.

• Home Care Coalition Push For Increased Investment

  They've gathered outside the Department of Health this morning as part of their pre-budget appeal.

• Westmeath FG Councillor Stands By Party Whip Decision On Presidency

  John Dolan says he'll vote against Gareth Sheridan's candidacy in Westmeath.

• Coalition Party Councillors Are A Disgrace - Caroline Dwane Stanley

  The former Sinn Fein rep believes Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are blocking the course of democracy.

• Red Tape And Succession Need To Be Addressed - ICMSA

  It's one of many issues the body will bring up at the Ploughing this week.

• Woman Hospitalised After Westmeath Church Assault

  The incident took place in Athlone last Friday.

• Laois Man Eliminated From Traitors

  Mark White got his marching orders after ending up on 'death row' this week.

• Offaly Driving Instructor Calls For Dedicated Testers In Every Centre

  The Government has new legislation for learners who don't have a full licence after seven years.

• Early Childhood Ireland Wants Pay To Align With Teachers

  This comes as the Dáil reconvenes.

• Over €300k Seized By Revenue

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