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  The event is titled, 'Out of the Blue Career Horizons Expo'.

• Heather Humphreys Promising To Become Gaeilgeoir If Elected President

  She is Fine Gael's candidate for next month's election.

• Special Screening Of Offaly Film In Esker Arts

  Edenderry born Eugene O'Brien's 2007 film Eden, will be showing the screen adaptation.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• New Wind Farm Planned For Offaly

  Statkraft Ireland are planning a 7 turbine wind farm across townlands in Offaly.

• Midlands Voters Have Their Say On Presidential Election

  Cabinet have officially approved Friday October 24th as Presidential Election Day.

• 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.

• Laois Shortlisted For European Tourism Award

  The European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Award shortlist also includes Dubrovnik and Ibiza.

• Man Hospitalised After Assault In Westmeath

  Gardai are investigating the incident.

• EU Commissioners "Dodging" Scrutiny Over Mercosur Deal - Midlands MEP

  Nina Carberry believes the trade deal is bad news for Irish farmers.

• Electric Picnic 2026 Officially Sells Out

  A pre-sale event on Monday saw tickets sell out quickly.

• 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.

• Call For Wider Debate On Garda Speeding Van Funds - Cynthia Ní Mhúrchú

  Gardaí collected €32m in fees using speed cameras over the past two and a half years.

• Lovely Laois Festival On This Weekend

  The family-friendly festival aims to reunite locals.

• Midlands Shop Hit With Legal Notices In Dodgy-Box Crackdown

  Legal notices have been issued.

• Midlands School Caretakers And Secretaries Picket Outside TD's offices

  They are calling for equal pension rights.

• Special Education Minister Backs Government Despite Disability Assessment Delays

  Only 5% of children in Laois/Offaly got assessments within a legal timeframe.

• Woman Arrested In Connection To Midlands Incident

  A woman was hospitalised after she was knocked down by a car.