Laois' Newest County Councillor Officially Appointed Today

More from Midlands News

• New Laois County Council Chief Exec Speaks Of "Honour & Privilege"

  Michael Rainey is returning to the Laois local authority after half a decade in Carlow.

• Pipe Bombs, Cocaine, Cannabis, And Cash Seized In Ballinasloe

  Gardaí made the discoveries in two searches over the course of yesterday.

• Simplifying Refurbishment Grants A Priority For General Election Candidate

  Laura O'Neill is running for a seat in Longford-Westmeath.

• SIPTU Bord Na Móna Workers Say Recycling Company Is Up For Sale

  The union have been raising concerns for months.

• Laois Boy's Fundraiser Reaches More Than Double Its Target

  He will be walking in aid of Irish Dogs for the Disabled.

• Nikita Hand Faced Brutal Cross-Examination In Civil Case - Laois Law Professor

  The 35-year-old won her case against Conor McGregor.

• Laois Candidate Defends Taoiseach Following Exchange With Carer

  He is describing Simon Harris as "approachable".

• Westmeath Athletics Club To Publish Book to Mark 50th Anniversary

  Mullingar Harriers's book will be published next September.

• Westmeath Households Expected To Have Water Supply Restored Today

  Alternative water supplies were deployed to homes following Storm Bert.

• Government Must Recognise Carers - Sorca Clarke

  Sinn Fein wants to see the carer's allowance means test abolished.

• Public Consultations On Westmeath Wind Farm Project Begin This Week

  Coole Hall will play host to a meeting on Wednesday.

• A Further 2,500 Westmeath Premises Can Connect To High Speed Broadband

  Over 11,000 premises can now pre order fibre broadband.

• Westmeath Business Attends Leading Business Tourism Conference

  Glasson Lakehouse is attending as a Meet in Ireland partner.

• Portartlington Connector Bus Line To Be Discontinued

  The service will end from November 30th.

• Midlands Parents Concerned Over A Lack Of Therapists In Special Schools

  Some examples include psychologists and physio therapists.

• 28% Of People In The Dublin Midlands Region Have A Medical Card

  There are over 1m people in the region.

• Comedy Gig Want To Show How Menopause Can Be Fun

  It's coming to Westmeath tonight.

• Midlands Likely To Escape Worst Of Storm Bert's Rain

  A red alert has been issued for Galway and Cork.

• Peter Burke Points Finger At Finance Minister Over VAT Rate Saga

  The Fine Gael Minister is running for re-election in Longford-Westmeath.

• Laois Teen Found Safe And Well

  He has been reported missing since last Tuesday.