A Fianna Fail Councillor has been named in the role.
A new Cathaoirleach has been announced for Laois County Council.
Fianna Fail Councillor Padraig Fleming has been named the Cathaoirleach for a second time.
He take's over the position from Paschal McEvoy.
John King of the Fine Gael party has been named the Leas Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council.
He takes over the position from Padraig Fleming.
Two Cars Seized In Midlands During Garda Tyre Safety Crackdown
Tullamore Roads Policing Unit are conducting checks on unsafe vehicles and road traffic offences.
Offaly Woman Crowned Ms Ireland
Cleo Knight was named the winner on Saturday night.
Temperatures Set To Plunge After Unseasonably Warm Highs
Some parts of the country will see temperatures above 20 degrees today.
Young Breast Cancer Survivor Urges Women To Act On Symptoms Early
Roisin Molloy was living in New Zealand when she noticed a sore lump.
Westmeath Man Remembered As "Hard Working" And "Loved By All" At His Funeral
Kyle Geoghegan's funeral took place on Saturday.
Electric Picnic Organisers Warned Of Overcrowding Before Duke Dumont Set
Festival Republic twice asked Laois officials on Saturday to move DJ Duke Dumont to the Main Stage.
Offaly Singer Mourns Passing Of Mother
Popular Offaly singer-songwriter Mundy is paying tribute to his mother Antoinette.
HSE Spending Millions On Lab Outsourcing
A freedom of information request shows €2.3m is being spent in the Midlands alone.
