The Fine Gael representative first served in Westmeath County Council in 1967.
A midlands councillor announced his impending retirement.
Frank McDermott has served in Westmeath County Council since 1967.
He was Chairman of the council in 2004 and Cathaoirleach from 2016 to 2017.
He announced his decision at the Mullingar Kinnegad MD meeting.
The Fine Gael councillor says there have been countless highlights: