He ruled himself out of the contest.
Bertie Ahern is out of the running in the race to the Aras.
The former Taoiseach ruled himself out of the contest having failed to secure support from Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin.
Party TDs will choose between Jim Gavin and Billy Kelleher to represent them in October's election.
Junior Minister and Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy wasn't ever convinced about Bertie Ahern's prospects:
Westmeath Set To Benefit From New TFI Local Link
The service will also stop at Longford Station.
New Opportunity For Midlands Circus Artists
The program is structured into three models.
Offaly Ranked 10th Most Popular Irish County For Film Locations
The county hosted scenes for hit Netflix tv shows.
First Phase Of Offaly Outdoor Swimming Pool Almost Complete
Banagher Shannon Bank Park are nearing the end of the first phase, with groundworks almost complete.
Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Brawl
It took place in Mullingar Town Park yesterday.
Midlands Power Plant Vote In Favour of Three Year Pay Deal
SIPTU say staff at Bord Na Mona's Edenderry Power Plant have agreed to a three-year pay deal.
Westmeath Man Jailed For 7 Months For 'Vile' Messages
The messages and posts on X were against former AGSI General Secretary Antoinette Cunningham.
Shannon Airport Possible Location For Ukraine and Russia Peace Negotiations
26 countries have promised to send troops to Ukraine after the war.
Environment Minister's Silence On BNM Recycling Talks Very Alarming - SIPTU
The Union still hold concerns over the state company's privatisation.
Ireland Suggested For Peace Talks On Russia-Ukraine War
Former Army Ranger, Portarlington's Cathal Berry thinks it's a more likely location than Moscow.
Bord na Móna Recycling Accept Improved Offer On Workers Protections
It follows negotiations held in Portlaoise in June.
Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival Kicks Off This Weekend
Art exhibitions, country music and a scenic bus tour of Laois are all on the agenda.
Man In Critical Condition After Westmeath Crash
A man in his 60s is being treated at the Maher Hospital for serious injuries after the incident.
Ombudsman Voices Shock Over Missing Child Case
A search is continuing in North County Dublin today.
Enoch Burke Fined €225k For Westmeath School Return
The German and history teacher's daily fines for contempt of court have increased as well.
Midlands Children To Receive Free Public Transport
The card allows free travel on all TFI services.
Midlands Carers Encouraged To Check Tax Credits
More than one or three Irish women have no retirement savings at all.
IFA Want Level Playing Field With Mercosur Deal
They say the deal will be a huge loss to Irish agriculture.
Almost €200k Going To Disadvantaged Midlands Learners
Simplified pathways to educational options will be offered.
Revenue Seize Over €260k In Contraband
Investigations are ongoing.
