He's one of the most senior members of Gardaí in the region.
One of the most senior members of the Gardaí in the midlands is hanging up his boots today, after over four decades on the beat.
Laois Offaly Chief Superintendent John Scanlon says he encountered 'every walk of life' during his 41 years in the force and, despite facing those who had done 'horrendous things' he still believes that 'people are decent'.
He says it was a privilege to serve the region:
Westmeath Councillor Says Approach To Lissywollen Was 'Haphazard'
The site is expected to cease entirely from next year.
Two Men Charged In Connection With Investigation Into Imminent Threat To Life
It follows the search of cells in Portlaoise Prison.
Teenager Charged With Assault In Westmeath Granted Bail
Judge Bernadette Owens granted bail under strict conditions.
IFA Confident Rise In Membership Price Will Balance Costs Next Year
The Irish Farmers' Association recorded a loss of over €420,000 in it's accounts.
Asylum Seeker Hospitalised After Westmeath Assault
The incident occurred in Athlone on Sunday.
Taoiseach Approves Santa To Fly Over Ireland On Christmas Eve
He made the announcement on Instagram.
Investment In Urban Regeneration, Roads And Housing Vital To Attract Businesses To Laois - Cllr Kelly
The Capital Indicative Programme has been announced by Laois County Council for the next three years.
Gardaí In Westmeath Stop Three Vehicles Inside 10 Minutes
All the vehicles were driving the wrong way down a one-way street.
Works At Lissywollen To Cease From Tomorrow
It follows a hearing today at the High Court after the Government conceded the case.
November Sees Drop in Midlands Housing Commencements
The figures for 2024 are still ahead of those from 2023.
Offaly MEP Appointed New Agriculture Role In European Union
Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowen will help balance sustainability to benefit both farmers and the environment.
St. Vincent De Paul Society Is Here To Help This Christmas
The organisation has food appeals, shops and fundraising events.
Birr's 2025 Distributer System Will 'Create A Nicer Space In The Town'
Planning permission has been granted for important infrastructure's in the area.
Popular Westmeath Pub Reopening After 3 Years
A fire in 2021 left extensive damage to the Athlone pub causing it to close it's doors.
Rising Numbers Of Primary Students Missing Over 20 Days Of School
The figure has risen above 25 per cent in disadvantaged areas.
Independents Can 'Make Things Happen' In Government-Kevin 'Boxer' Moran
Independents are now seen as likely to form a government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Searches Carried Out In Portlaoise Prison Cells Following Attempted Murder
These follow up searches were carried out in two cells.
Teenager Charged In Connection With Serious Assault In Westmeath
The victim remains in critical condition.
Westmeath County Council To Raise Palestinian Flag
The motion for this movement was brought up in a council meeting.
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Appoint Westmeath President
The Lismacaffrey man was re-elected to the role in ICSA.
