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Wednesday, 7 January 2026 16:30

President Catherine Connolly was in attendance.

Students from across the country are filling the RDS in Dublin this week with ideas aimed at real-world problems.

Cutting-edge projects are on show at the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, from AI to renewable energy.

This year's expo includes seven projects from Laois, six from Offaly and a remarkable 47 from students in Westmeath.

President Catherine Connolly is due to officially open the exhibition at 2:00pm today.

Nell McMahon from Desmond College in Limerick has built a device which tracks air pollutants to help people with asthma:

Sinn Féin Calls For Action As Driving Test Backlog Grows

There are currently 66,000 people on waiting lists.
Roadworks To Cause Delays On Offaly Roads Next Week

The works will be taking place from next Monday until Tuesday.
Free Heart Health Checks In Laois Today

The Irish Heart Foundation's Mobile Health Unit is in Portarlington this morning.
Laois Fire Fighters Tackle Latest Bog Blaze

Fire fighters have been dealing with bog fires across the Midlands for weeks.
"Great" Local Link Midlands Route Mothballed Over Funding Gap

It's hoped the route's launch will be confirmed after Budget 2027.
Temperatures Of 30 Degrees Forecast For Leinster Counties

A high temperature warning is now in effect for Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands

The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway

Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is one of this year's contestants.

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