The Fine Gael representative first served in Westmeath County Council in 1967.
A midlands councillor announced his impending retirement.
Frank McDermott has served in Westmeath County Council since 1967.
He was Chairman of the council in 2004 and Cathaoirleach from 2016 to 2017.
He announced his decision at the Mullingar Kinnegad MD meeting.
The Fine Gael councillor says there have been countless highlights:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond