He was jailed during the farmers' protests of 1967.
A farmer turned TD is opening up about his experience of serving two-months in Portlaoise and Mountjoy prison in the 1960s.
Bernard Durkan was part of a road blockade in 1967 and subsequently refused to pay his £7.50 fine, incurring the prison sentence.
The Kildare-North Fine Gael deputy was incarcerated along with some of Ireland's most notorious criminals at the time.
He's now describes it as a learning experience:
Two Ryanair Passengers Jailed And Fined €10k for Disruptive Behaviour
The airline's Mullingar boss Micheal O'Leary has been calling for a ban on pre-flight pints before morning flights,
Communication And Safety Highlighted At National Older Peoples Convention
Athlone hosts the convention this year.
Midlands MEP Backs National Charity Run For Dementia
Jordan and Cian Adams, known as the FTD Brothers, are running 32 marathons across the island of Ireland in 32 days.
IFA Criticise Compulsory Purchase Orders For Greenways
The farming body feel it do not regard farmer's livelihoods at present.
Offaly TD Secures Local Link Bus Route Extension For Third Level Students
Route 10062, which runs from Stradbally and ends in Athlone will now run until the end of May.
Longford-Westmeath TD Highlights High Mental Health Waiting List Numbers
Sinn Fein rep Sorca Clarke says the system is failing families.
Photos: Dave Lawlor Celebrating 50 Years In Music
The event was held in the Tullamore Court.
Midlands Landscaper Jailed For 'Blackout' Assault Spree
The incident involving Colin Lloyd occurred in March 2024.
Laois School Raises Alarm Over Planned Cut To STEM Officer Role
Rosenallis National School recently competed at the VEX World Robotics Championships.
Offaly Brothers Go On Trial Over Attempted Murder Of Two Men
Patrick and John Pio Ward, who live next to each other in Kilcruttin, Tullamore deny the charges.
New Signage Suggested For Offaly Town
A public meeting was held last night to brainstorm future ideas for Tullamore's town centre.
Calls Renewed For National EV Training Centre in Westmeath
Plans for an EV centre in Mullingar have been shelved due to concerns over European standards.
Gardai Investigating Laois Burglary
It happened in Mountrath on Monday.
Midlands Flood Relief Scheme To Enter Planning Stage Later This Year
Lack of progress for a flood relief scheme for Ballinasloe is frustrating locals.
Midlands Students Meet In Westmeath For National Enterprise Final
Students from across the region and the country are coming to Mullingar today.
Midlands Town Meeting Hears Calls For Project Delivery Tzar
Business leaders gathered at the Bridge House Hotel last night.
Teenage Girl Injured After Bus Stop Assault In Westmeath
The incident took place on Sunday.
Midlands Man Who Deceived Victims Out Of Over €200k To Be Returned For Trial
The 39 year old has been remanded in custody with consent to bail.
Midlands Health Services Mark World Maternal Health Day
The HSE is highlighting the 'See ,Listen ,Support' campaign.
McDonalds Opens Latest Branch In Westmeath
The 97th McDonalds restaurant has opened at the Lakepoint Retail Park in Mullingar.
