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  Some games were only available on the GAA Go app last year.

• Agri Minister To Review Support Scheme For Farmers Affected

  Many farmers saw their silage lost due to heavy rainfall last summer.

• Offaly Family Claim €500,000 In Lotto Prize

  The family syndicate won on an All Cash Extravaganza scratch card.

• Doctors Call For A Ban On Sale Of Semi-Synthetic Cannabis

  The College of Psychiatrists says the substance is leading to a rise in young people seeking addiction services.

• Wall Displays Names Of Those Who Passed Away Following Farming Accidents

  A charity dedicated to supporting families after a farm accident is displaying the wall at this year's National Ploughing Championships.

• Laois Sees Largest Fall In Number Of Empty Shops

  Two midlands counties are below the national average for commercial vacancy rate.

• Slight Reduction In Midlands Electricity Bills Last Year - CSO

  Gas bills, however, saw a significant increase in 2023.

• President Officially Opens National Ploughing Championships In Laois

  The major agri-event kicked off in Laois today.

• Fianna Fáil Poll At A "Historic Low" Among Farmers

  Farmers want to see a new rural-focused party.

• Calls On Government To Do More For 'Bog Based Roads' In Offaly

  Bog roads can need more frequent repair works.

• Two Midlands Secondary Schools To Add New Leaving Cert Subject

  43 schools around the country will see the addition of the subject.

• Drunk Driver 'Five Times Over Legal Limit' Arrested In Offaly

  They were stopped by Gardaí assisting at the Banagher Horse Fair.

• Gardaí Appeal For Help In Finding Missing Laois Woman

  She's been missing since last Friday.

• Calls For More Rural Representation In Westmeath Town's Transport Plan

  The draft includes car journey alternatives and supporting integration with the Greenway.

• Independent Ireland Agri Policy Disregards Re-Wetting Of Boglands

  The plan would also see €1b set aside for a Minister of Fisheries.

• Tánaiste Insists No By Elections Planned Before General Election

  Minister Martin also wants to see the current Government remain in place until February.

• Education, Action, And Observation Prioritised In Offaly Bog Protection Project

  A new initiative is being launched at Lough Boora Discovery Park.

• "Year On Year Underfunding" Is Selling Students Short - TUS President Vincent Cunnane

  The President of TUS says funding increases have been cancelled out by inflation.

• More Than 1,300 People Waiting Over 18 Months For Hospital Appointments In The Midlands

  The highest figure in the region comes in the Regional Hospital Mullingar.

• Over 250 Cases Of People Not Turning Up To Their Driving Test Across The Midlands

  The fees retained from no-shows in the region amounts to €15,000.