Maria McCormack thinks that the party decision reflects popular opinion on Gaza.
A Laois senator believes that Irish-American relations in her party will stay strong despite Sinn Fein's decision to boycott the trip to America this St.Patricks Day.
Party leaders Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill are pointing to President Donald Trump's stance on Gaza as the reason.
Senator Maria McCormack is defending the decision, and says it reflects the views of the Irish people:
Lucky Laois Woman Gets Engagement Ring Diamond Back After Losing It On Train
Portlaoise's Ashling Kavanagh lost her diamond on a train from Dublin and was without it for two weeks.
Midlands Crash Victim Remembered By His Community
Paddy Mulhall passed away after being struck by a car yesterday evening.
'It Was The Centre Of My Life for 16 Years'-Westmeath Shop Owner On Closure
Brian Fagan of Fagan's Treasure Chest says he'll miss his customers following the closure on Saturday.
Portlaoise AFL Star Opened Up About Parenthood In I'm A Celeb Jungle
Zach Tuohy came sixth on this years Australian version of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!
Westmeath Shop Brings Down Shutters After 27 Years
Fresh Today's owners are pointing to the big supermarket chains after announcing their decision.
The Academic Postpone Upcoming UK And EU Tour
The Westmeath band says it's to focus on their next album.
€870k In Community Funding Going to Laois and Westmeath
Ten projects have secured funding in the latest round of Community Recognition funding.
Enterprise Minister To Make Case For Irish Companies On St Patrick's Day Trip To US
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke believes these jobs are vital to the US economy.
EU Downplaying Threat Of Mercosur Deal To Family Farms-Carol Nolan
The Offaly TD thinks the agreement will put family farms at risk.
Mother Speaks Of "Deep Sorrow" After Laois Boy Dies In Collision
Five year old Aaron Hussain passed away after the incident in Portlaoise on Saturday.
Man In His 70s Becomes Third To Die On Midlands Roads This Weekend
A section of the N80 in Laois remains closed today.
Midlands Rents Up Close To 5% Compared To Last Year
Tenancies across the region cost more €1,500 per month.
Five-Year-Old Boy Has Died Following A Collision In The Midlands
It was the second fatal collision in the region this weekend.
Midlands Authors To Attend Events In Local Libraries Tomorrow
Laois, Offaly and Westmeath will host events respectively.
Mullingar Chamber Of Commerce Encourages Businesses Start - Ups
It plans to support young people staring new business ventures.
Residential Care Home Given Green Light In Laois
Permission was granted by Laois County Council subject to 12 conditions.
Calling All Farmers: DCU Asking Farming Families To Take Health And Welfare Survey
Dr. Siobhan O'Connor joins David Hollywood on Health & Fitness this week.
Offaly Woman Raises Almost €8k For Sightsavers Ireland
She solo cycled 6 - 8 hours daily over two weeks in 30 degree heat.
Court Gives AG Go Ahead To Pursue Enoch Burke Finds
The Westmeath man refused to obey a court order to stay away from Wilson’s Hospital School.
Sugar Beet Sector Has More To Offer According To Laois TD
Brian Stanley believes products can extracted from the plant.
