Michael Rainey is returning to the Laois local authority after half a decade in Carlow.
"A huge honour and a privilege".
That's how Michael Rainey is describing his new role as Chief Executive of Laois County Council.
The former Director of Housing with the local authority has just finished a five year stint as Carlow's Director of Services and interim-CEO.
Mr Rainey succeeds John Mulholland and Peter Carey in the role in Laois.
He's paying tribute to his predecessors:
Midlands GOAL Mile Events Raising Money For Communities In Africa And The Middle East
There's GOAL fundraisers are taking place in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Fundraiser For Victim Of Alleged Westmeath Assault Nears Target
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Laois Farm Support Group Wish For Safe Farming Christmas
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Midlands MEP Makes Move To Protect Cash In Europe
Ciaran Mullooly wants the EU to legislate to ensure the future of cash across the bloc.
Gardaí Appeal To Public Over Missing Westmeath Teenager
Fergus Harty was last seen in Ballymore on Friday.
Offaly Man Who Died In Offaly Crash Laid To Rest On Friday
David Bracken comes from a well known family in the Ballycumber area.
144 Waiting On Trolleys Nationwide On Christmas Eve
There's just four patients waiting on a bed across the midlands today.
Parker Solar Probe Set To Deliver Valuable Data About Sun's Flares
The Midlands Astronomy Club looks forward to a new feat of solar exploration.
Laois Gardaí Seize Vehicle After Driver Fails Breath Test
Gardaí say the message stays the same, 'never ever drink and drive'.
Westmeath Councillor Wants Local Authority To Directly Employ Housing Maintenance Crews
The Sinn Fein rep wants the new government to look at the issue in the new year.
Motorist In Laois Charged To Appear In Court After Driving While Three Times Over The Limit
The driver will appear in court early next year.
Offaly Among Unluckiest Counties For Lotto Wins
Only one person in the county won a lottery prize in 2024.
People Need To Prioritise Mental Health Over "Toxic" Family Members - Turn2Me
The mental health charity has offered advice for dealing with awkward family interactions over the holidays.
Gardaí Investigating After Motorist In Laois Failed To Stop At Checkpoint
The incident happened last night just after midnight.
Efforts Being Made To Re-Establish Meals On Wheels In Laois Town
The service ceased in the town in 2023 and has not been re-started.
Contraband Worth €880k Seized In The Midlands, Dublin And Rosslare
Investigations into all seizures made are ongoing.
Almost 300 Patients Waiting On Trolleys In Hospitals Around The Country
Nine of those are in hospitals in the midlands.
New Bus Service Connecting Laois And Kildare
An 806 route between Portarlington and Monasterevin is being introduced to the area.
Hauliers Meeting With Junior Transport Minister On Holyhead Closure
The port has been closed following the impact of Storm Darragh.
Tributes Paid To Offaly Man Who Died Following A Crash On Sunday
The collision occurred in Ballycumber in the early hours of the morning on Sunday.
