The Portlaoise councillor has been a public representative for since 1979.
Willie Aird of Fine Gael has become the first candidate elected in the midlands for General Election 2024.
The Fine Gael Councillor knew he was on the way to topping the poll from very early on.
After the fifth count, Mr. Aird exceeded the quota, thanks to 149 votes transferred from Rosie Palmer of the Green Party.
The newly elected deputy entered public life 45 years ago.
He says it was worth the wait:
Westmeath Songwriter Among Irish Eurovision Finalists
The Kilbeggan artist has been writing songs for decades.
Westmeath School Petition To Fix "Death Trap" Junction
A meeting will be held tonight at 6:30pm in Clonmellon National School.
2% Rise Of Asylum Seekers In The Midlands
There are over 32,000 IPAs nationally.
Longford Westmeath TD Questions Legal System After Conviction Of Westmeath Gym Owner
She says there is "no justice" for women in the system.
Calls For Appeal Of Sentence For Man Who Killed Laois Student In Hit And Run
A vigil will be held in solidarity with the family who want to see a consecutive sentence handed down.
€500k Worth Of Drugs And Contraband Seized By Revenue Officers
The discoveries were made over the course of the last seven days.
Three Men Held Over €14m Cocaine Seizure In Laois
Kilos of cocaine and cannabis were discovered at premises in Mountmellick.
Women Earning More Than Men In Bord Na Mona
The latest figures come from the company's Gender Pay Gap Report for 2024.
Enterprise Minister Acknowledges Business Impact Of Storm Éowyn
Macra is criticising the State's response to the crisis.
Price Of A Stamp To See Rise This Month
The increased cost will come into effect from February 27th.
Bord Na Mona Recycling To Meet SIPTU Over Possible Sale
The sale of the company would mean the end of a public waste company in Ireland.
Man Hospitalised Following Offaly Crash
The crash happened yesterday evening.
Man Receives Medical Treatment Following Violent Incident In Westmeath
The incident happened on Sunday night.
Funding Announced For Education And Training Boards
€8m will be invested nationally.
People Urged To Watch Out For Catfish Red Flags
Avoiding meeting in person and asking for money are among the biggest warning signs.
Government To Work On De-Escalating Tensions With USA - Enterprise Minister
The US is threatening a trade war with Europe.
Too Much Focus On Electrification For Heat Supply - Bioenergy Expert
The Irish Bioenergy Association want to promote the use of more biomass, biogas and biofules among other energies.
New Laois Exhibition To Explore Addiction And Creativity
The group want to aid people who have been impacted by addiction.
Not Enough Communication Over Changing Speed Limits - Offaly Driving Instructor
Many rural roads will see the speed limit lowered this Friday.
Public Invited To Electric Picnic AGM This Month
It will be held on Wednesday the 19th.
